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Home My WebLink AboutYHC concern re Condition BR Baptist Church 20166t" Upz�e l [ I -- ,AA � S 1 9Z- sus g -I— fig— 7-2 Q, Vozella, Beth From: Vozella, Beth Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 10:12 AM To: Greene, Karen; Grylls, Mark Subject: Baptist Church, 88 Old Main St. Hi Karen and Mark - As you know, the Historical Commission is extremely concerned about the condition of the Baptist Church located at 88 Old Main Street and would like to move forward to have their concerns acted upon swiftly before the building goes through another winter. To that end, the Commission has asked me to extend an invitation for you both to attend their next meeting to answer a few questions and possibly provide some direction. They understand that the building, in its current state, may not pose a danger/safety threat and that any repairs that may be required to prevent further damage cannot proceed unless/until the owner expresses interest in doing so. The YHC would like to contact the owner to discuss the situation, to encourage the repairs and to offer assistance in obtaining funding from the CPC to finance the repairs. Attempts to determine who the current owner is, have been unsuccessful. A few questions that I am aware of: • When was the church last inspected and what were the findings? • Has a response been received from the inspection request letter that was sent out on October17, 2016. If yes, from whom? If no, what is the next step? • What alternatives are there if the owner is unable to be identified? The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Dec 8'h at 3:00pm in the Hearing Room. Please let me know if you will be available to attend. Thanks, -Beth Beth Vozella Office Administrator Yarmouth OKH Committee/Historical Commission Town of Yarmouth 1146 Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA 02664-4451 Tel: 508-398-2231 X 1292 Fax: 508-398-0836 Vozella, Beth From: Vozella, Beth Sent: Monday, [November 28, 2016 12:24 PM To: Beverly Bachand Cc: Julie Mockabee (vanguard3l@verizon.net) Subject: Baptist Church Attachments: baptist church-beth.doc Hi Beverly - I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. I mentioned to Karen Greene today that the YHC would like her to attend the next meeting on Dec 81h to discuss the Baptist Church. In anticipation (and for our own records), I am drafting a summary of what is currently happening with this building. This draft is compiled from information obtained from the write up you submitted to Julie last month, the Form B on file in MAORIS, the title search and the Building Dept. What I am missing are the details of all contact attempts such as names, addresses, contact method and any responses received. is this something that you can provide? I am hoping to pass this write up along to both Karen and Mark Grylls prior to the meeting to get them up to speed, so if you would provide any information you have by this Friday, I'd appreciate it. Also, feel free to edit where you see fit. Thanks Beverly! -Beth Beth Vozella Office Administrator Yarmouth OKH Committee/Historical Commission Town of Yarmouth 1146 Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA 02664-4451 Tel: 508-398-2231 X 1292 Fax: 508-398-0836 1 Bass River Church Notes as of: 11/28/16 The Bass River Baptist Church is located in the center of the town owned Historic Cemetery, at 88 Old Main Street in the Bass River Historical District. In 1824, Rev. Simeon Crowell founded the First Baptist Church of Yarmouth and donated this land for the church. In 1826 Captain Freeman Baker, donated $600 to build the church which was so small and unattractive it was called "The Lord's Barn". In 1860, an extension was built and a steeple, bell and belfry were added along with clapboard siding to make it a more attractive place to worship. In 1891, the church was raised and a vestry was added beneath it. This is an attractive unique church with its extremely long windows and tall steeple which was replaced when it fell in 1914. Then in 2010, the steeple was leaning and in danger of falling, so it was removed and has not been replaced. Meanwhile, ospreys have begun nesting there during the summer seasons and this past winter, some of its siding fell off creating an opening under the roofline leaving it susceptible to weather and critter damage. Needless to say, in order to preserve the integrity of this historic building, it is in desperate need of immediate repairs. To that end, the YHC has taken an active interest and has been working with the CPC to move forward with this endeavor. The first step in this process is to contact the owner to discuss the situation and to offer the YHC's assistance in obtaining funding from the CPC to finance the repairs. Efforts have been made to contact: Need details. Unfortunately, at this point in time, we have not been able to determine who currently owns this building. A title search recently performed by Town Council concluded that the likely owner of the building is The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts. To confirm this, Beverly Bachand contacted the utility companies, but they would not reveal this information. On October 17, 2016, the Building Department sent an Inspection Request letter addressed to the Bass River Community Church, 84 Old Main St., SY asking for a response within 10 days of receipt. Question for Building: Has a response been received? If yes, from whom? If no, what is the next step? Repairs cannot proceed unlessluntil the owner expresses interest: in doing so. TOWN OF YARMOUTH Department of Community 1146 ROUTE 28, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02664-4192 Development Telephone (508) 398-2231, Ext. 1277, Fax (508) 398-2365 MEMORANDUM TO: Beverley Bachand Yarmouth Historical Commission rep to the CPC FROM: Jennifer Copeland _/�n CPA Administrative Assistant— SUBJECT: 88 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA DATE: July 27, 2016 Thank you for the letter from the Yarmouth Historical Commission to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) in which the Commission expresses concern about the deteriorating condition of the historic building located at 88 Old Main Street. On June 8, 2016, the CPC reviewed the request and voted to recommend a title search of the property. Enclosed please find Town Counsel's title search concluding that the most likely owner of the building is the American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts. Thank you for your interest in preserving this historic resource for our community and please let me know if you are successful in contacting the property owner. cc: Peter Johnson -Staub, Interim Town Administrator Karen M. Greene, Director of Community Development Beth Vozella, Historic Administrator Community Preservation Committee °-Y TOWN OF YARMOUTH 1146 ROUTE 28, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02664-4451 3 Telephone (508) 398-2231 Ext.1292 Fax (508) 398-0836 HISTORICAL COMMISSION TO: Gary Ellis, Chairman Community Preservation Committee FROM: Julie Mockabee, Chairperson Yarmouth Historical Commission DATE: May 17, 2016 RE: 88 Old Main St. South Yarmouth, MA R COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The Yarmouth Historical Commission is concerned about the condition of the building located at 88 Old Main St, in South Yarmouth. This structure, which was built c1826, is listed in the South Yarmouth/Bass River National Register Historic District. The purpose of this is to address our concern and the need to preserve this property. It appears to be abandoned and is deteriorating quickly. The YHC has been unsuccessful in determining who is responsible for this building. Therefore, we are appealing to the Community Preservation Committee to conduct an examination of the property for any information relative to the locus, title, encumbrances, rights, restrictions, easements, etc.... that will allow us to move forward (including taking legal action if necessary). Please direct any questions you may have to Beverley Bachand, YHC representative on the CPC, as she is up to date and spearheading our crusade to save this building. Anything the CPC can do to assist us will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Copeland, Jennifer From: L.J.Murphy Law <ckurra@cape.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 9:28 AM To: Copeland, Jennifer Subject: Fw: 88 Old Main Street, Yarmouth Attachments: 88 Old Main Street Yarmouth.pdf Jennifer, I have attached with this email the results of the research performed by my Title Abstractor in connection with the property at 88 Old Main Street in South Yarmouth. As you will note, it appears that based upon the research there is a deed going back to May 30, 1890, whereby the building and the land that the building was located on was conveyed to the Massachusetts Baptist Convention. That entity merged with the American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts in 1969. It would appear that that entity is the most likely owner of record of the building. Please let me know if there is anything further that you need. Cordially, Lester J. Murphy Jr. Attorney At Law 1380 Route 134 PO BOX 1388 East Dennis, MA. 02641 TEL: (508) 385-8313 FAX: (508) 385-7033 Email: I!murphylaw@verizon.net From: Michelle Fo a Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 6:33 AM To: L.J.Murphy. Law Subject: Re: 88 Old Main Street, Yarmouth Hello Jay: Attached please find correspondence and materials regarding 88 Old Main Street. Also attached is an updated invoice. Chris will be stopping by your office this afternoon, and will have the hard -copies for you then. Thank you, Michelle On Tue, Jun 28, 2016 at 3:12 PM, L.J.Murphy Law <ckurra@cape.com> wrote: Thanks a bunch, Michelle! From: `Fleet Messenger acs TITU SWIM P= 0. Box 0000 S. WELLFLEET, MA 02663 IR 508.246.0733 Fax: 508-664-0269 Lester J. Murphy, Jr., Fsq, July 9, 2016 1380 Route 134 East Dennis, MA 02641 Re: 88 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth Bass River Community Baptist Church Dear Attorney Murphy: Per your request, ] have conducted research relative to the Bass River Community Baptist Church, located at 88 Old Main Street, in an effort to determine ownership of the building. A review of historical records online indicates that the Baptist church (alk/a First Baptist Church) was built between 1824 — 1826. An excerpt from Cane Cod Library of Local History and Genealogy. ]Volume 11 provides very helpful information about the origins of the building; "The Baptist church in South Yarmouth was organized in 1824. The structure itself dates back to the year 1826, when it was built at a cost of $600.00, the whole amount being paid by Rev. Simeon Crowell and Capt. Freeman Baker, the former being the first pastor there." I was able to locate a deed from Freeman Baker, et ux, to the Massachusetts Baptist Convention, dated 1890, conveying "a certain parcel of land in the southerly part of Yarmouth together with the meeting house standing thereon... being the same premises used and occupied by the First Baptist Church of said Yarmouth as a place of public worship and formerly conveyed to Baker and Crowell, the grantees being their only lawful heirs." Said deed is recorded with the Barnstable Registry in Book 188, Page 276. I ran the Massachusetts Baptist Convention, but was unable to locate any conveyance out from 1890 forward. A Google search of the Massachusetts Baptist Convention shows that they merged with The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts in 1969. 1 did not locate any conveyances by the latter. Unfortunately, it is at this point that I hit a dead end. My assumption, based on the+ information I was able to locate, is that the American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts, as successor to the Massachusetts Baptist Convention, may be the owner of the church building. . I reviewed the deeds and materials the Town of Yarmouth provided, and found that none of them apply to locus. I did not locate any items of record that would indicate any ownership of the building by River of Life Ministries, Bass River Community Baptist Church, or Marluce Lourenco. The items provided by the town are actually for the parcel which abuts locus on the north, known as 18-20 Wood Road, shown on Plan. 1471143, and have no connection to 88 Old Main Street. Enclosed herewith are copies of the historical notes and deed 1881276. The Town of Yarmouth owns the land located at 88 Old Main Street; as conveyed in 1948 by the Baptist Cemetery Association of South Yarmouth, recorded with the Barnstable Registry of Deeds in Book 739, Page 322. A better description of locus is provided in the deed conveyed in 1916 by the heirs of Simeon Crowell and Freeman Baker, being the "land under and surrounding the Baptist Church in South Yarmouth" by deed from the Baptist Cemetery Association of South Yarmouth, Mass., recorded with the Barnstable Registry in Book 354, Page 122. (Per the description contained in said deed, the church building was not conveyed.) Once you have had the opportunity to review the enclosed materials, please let me know if you have any questions. Very truly yours, Michelle Fogarty . /85 2--i L (,, y' JR4, • 1 7,YT :�S2eue,. vl.av f;R��j'yJ,,� N :a,e a�' '. utLYetw tG• c ias ew c(.&a- •'/ .! ��Gi�pig{I f sa}c"vc 4I%ti.r...J w�•,:. �`, �y;:�3lcCa� Ftf>e� Y1t1!L ,.t, �`r'� 4WY. !'a'4fL4.lY ��IiG�jr j �i�H. s`.a, f � caDx94U1�AT'tUN � f� . b�Gt,�_`dy;r.GLs.a.e�_.YtrYtl�[`r� . 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Aur is Itr eke oroalnl Premwta to the acid I,, CJ w -- he,- and "ILI, to �+ uac and 6"hoof (orerer. And do raveptiaat with the aid�7e-C s.•. -a w Y i¢ y ec+-¢-.� 6nira vad ,.�:8„y That d 4wfiq� acuwi €v da of Me almugnmed Premieca; a are free of alI lecwuLR31`7,Q'; T)nt /jam, re bi to t u t rey sear to rh'e�aaid.m� +..-^a.w Q/•v�t r_s p�.cb .,/ `1 r�wags.9 and defend the omc PrIetainea ea aia wid Or`Y F-! Mier aad t u forercr, ina iewrui ciaitea aau3 do aeuis or AU prtaoos. 1f11 Itltnr m�lynid sf tbeas� Pfl��t:, �iosat+P��L lure hereeatoact i'�->rLendfand saal thio FLi-sr�•urgr 1---4e— to the year or our Load m e6aaaerd a�M t.audrod .ad �r�L•¢_�. Sgw.d, rra7s,t aaJ J.lfaer.I :. e. aR M ��r /��7 �ia .rad "`�` �c•a-vrQ Q�fl�!� • - - Titen ee ataeted �,�-rJv+.,�'�p me c.e-�l'i e dAed At trdeee ferfre w-1 , re 6rYLtF 6d Lr.4 af, aee, a�' "" d�o�a�...�L,DARNSTABLE, SS. Jj., eed qtr n1� reeordoi erd J.'a -- .. T rZ T— _T - - Yarmouth. 1890. History of Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Chapter XVII. Page 58 of 79 ' Rev. Simeon 1 t Crowell, born in May, 1778, the son . of Abner and Ruth ,. (Nickerson) Crowell, departed "s this life in August, =1848. Abner w'm V Crowell, the father, died on board a prison ship in Newport harbor three months before the birth of Simeon, leaving his family destitute. The pressing needs of the family and his tender regard for _�_�-••. �.,�,.. ,��t his mother induced L _ the subject of this sketch to early brave the hardships of a sailor's life. He rose rapidly to the position of master and by the 493 application of his characteristic energy, made success his reward. At the age of thirty-six he left the sea to engage in the manufacture of salt, which he continued until his death. After leaving the sea he was impressed with a sense of duty in the direction of special Christian work, and yielding to this impression, he entered the ministry, being ordained at his own house. The Baptist church received his life-long labors. He married Charlotte Clark of Harwich (now Brewster), an estimable lady, whose efficient assistance, especially in his pastoral work, can never be measured. They reared four children: Charlotte, born June, 1803, died March, 1877; Mary, born February, 1806, died December, 1886; Simeon, born January, 1808, died http://capecodhistoty.us/Deyo/'YarTnouth.htmi 7/1 W2016 Yarnouth. 1890. History of Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Chapter XViL Page 59 of 79 September, 1849; and Ruth H., who was born January, 1810, died October, 1851. Of these children, Charlotte and Mary lived and died unmarried. Simeon, in May, 1841, married Desire Crosby of Brewster, and died without issue. Ruth H. married Barnabas Sears, jr., and of their four children three died in infancy; Simeon, the youngest, died at sixteen in the manner mentioned in the biography of his father. Rev. Simeon Crowell has left the record of a faithful citizen in all public and private acts. He won the confidence and respect of the entire community, and was many times called to serve his town in responsible positions. As a minister and teacher he was untiring in his devotion to his Master, declaring the counsels of truth whenever occasion presented, and sowing that gospel seed which has brought forth an hundred fold. turgis Crowell, son of Elkanah, was born in 18 and fall ped sea from 1832 to 1874, being master een years. a was married in 1858 to Emily, dau ter of Elisha and Poll Baker. She died in 1859. He ma ed again in 1874, to Su n J., daughter of Freeman d Patience Baker. They have tw daughters: Alice Mau e, and Annie S. By his first wife he d one son, Elish . S., who died February,1872, ag thirteen ye s. William P. Davis, son f J es Davis, was born in 1$16, in New Bedford, and ca Yarmouth at the age of four years. He was engaged ' sal aking un'11858, when he entered the Yarmout atianal ank as assistant cashier. He became cashier n 1875, at the nth of Amos Otis. He has filled the of ' e of town clerk sin February, 18. He married PeA., . Crowell. They have fo r children. yh'illiam o has been in the bank with 's father since 1866; Ab Hannah H. and Lucy W. Ed'y1ard S. Ellis, son of George W. E. and Sar (Story) was born in 1856, at Boumedale. He has bee Station Ell' for the Old Colony Railroad Company since \ —two years at Bournedale, and since then at Yarmouth. He spent five years in California prior http://capecGdhistory.us/DeyolYannouth.fitmt 7/10,12016 Yarmouth. 1890. History of Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Chapter XVII. Pace 31 of 79 ' 1eele,1877; George E. F 879; A. McCord, 1880; Edward i eorge W. Wright, 1883, S. H. Day and Jos . George, - .Arbuckle, 1886; W. E. r, 1887; George E. Dunbar, since 1 The South Yarmouth Baptist Church was organized November 20, 1824, as the First Baptist Church of Yarmouth. The first church edifice was built in 1825, and the present one rebuilt in 1860. Simeon Crowell was first pastor until his death in 1848. The society united with the Congregationalists a few years in service, when in 1859 they 475 settled Stephen Coombs as pastor; in 1860, A. W. Ashley; 1862, William Leach, 1860, A. E. Battelle;1867, J. C. Boomer, 1870, John A. Baskwell;1872, William Hurst, 1876, J. H. Seaver; 1877, F. B. Joy; 1883, Orange J. Scott, who was dismissed in 1885; and 1888, O. F. Waltze, until the spring of 1889, when he was dismissed. There is now no settled minister. A chapel was built about 1860 at South Yarmouth by David Kelley. This he has since furnished and maintained as an undenominationai place of worship, free to all, and it has proved a Bethel to many. ols.—Yarmouth has never been behind t athcr towns i county in appreciating thea ntages of education for enpfe. The comm school system was not an imported idea, ' etnr ou the wants and necessities of the inhal?itan a earliest official recognition of this fact a to s found in the record of 1693, when a corn ee was "appa?td to agree with some fit person t each school," which was done "in squadrons " ering all parts of the town. Mr. Jo Miller, son of th econd minister, had previously taught a pr' to schoo a house near the spot where the North side sc of house now stands. Dea. Joseph Hawes, soon after he revolution, was a famous teacher. The history of the public schools in this town is a history of all the schools in http:Ucapacodhistory.us/Deyo/Yarmouth.htmi 7/10/2016 o— United States beaartment Of the Interior National ParK Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section ilUfTlpBr 7 gape 7 South Yarmouth/Bass River Historic District, Yarmouth, Massachusetts the automobile's rise during that period. Additionally, other dwellings were updated with Craftsman elements. The David Sears house, 214 Main Street (ca. 1870; #45-A-9) is a vernacular three -bay cottage built on traditional lines; of special interest are its early 20th century features including pergola porch and window sash with narrow vertical panes over single panes. Another interesting remodeling is 87 Main Street (ca. 1860; #36-J-4), which appears to have originated as a Greek Revival sidehall. It now sports a towered Queen Anne bay and a Craftsman wing with overshot verandah and fieldstone chimney, In addition to its fine collection of residences, the district also includes small number of institutional and commercial structures. The most pzominent are its three churches. The Friend's Meetin House, 58 North (fain Street (1809; 853-L-8; photo #l), is an austere 1 112 -story, clapboard -clad building closely associated with the earliest history of the district. Separate male and female entrances th t. faga onto the adjoining cemetery are accentuated by a flushboarded portico.1 The Bass River Communit Baptist Church, 88 Main Street (1826; 844-T-12; p oto T-1-27, stands at the opposite wast) end of the district, and is also accompanied by a cemetery; the entire property is encircled by a granite Post and iron rail fence. The building itself is a simple 1 1/2 -story structure wi.h entrance and steeple situated on the gable end; much of its original character has unfortunately been hidden under recently applied artificial siding. The South Yarmouth Methodist Church, 322 Main Street (1652; $53-D-4), is located near the intersection of Bridge and Main Streets, It is a 2 1/2 -story clapboard structure with entrance and steeple centered on the gable end. It, features Greek Revival details, includin four paneled pilasters supporting the pediment/gable and three-part windows Like most 19th century communities, the village of South Yarmouth originally had many more commercial activities than at present. Despite their small numbers, the remaining buildings are varied in original date and use. One of the most prominent is the 2 1/2-sturyStandish Opera House, 250 Hain Street (ca. 1875; #45-B-3), which has been vacant and hoarded up for many years. It faces gable end to the street_ and features a Greek Revival porch with fluted Doric columns, an Italianate bracketed cornice, and a band of queen Anne decorative shingles. The former BassRiver Savin s Bank, 1368 Bridge Street (ca. 1870; d53-2-14), is an important anchor in this part of the district. It is a two-story structure enclosed by a hip roof with Italianat_a brackets and fronted by a porch with elaborate carved posts, brackets, and valance. Substantially simpler, and more typical, are the former Cooper Shop, 27 Union Street (ca. 1840; 853-Z-8), and Blind Reuben's Store, 146 Main Street ca. 186#44-W-1; photo 1118). Both are one-story shingled structures, and Reuben's Store, which remains in commercial use as a carpenter shop, retains its gable -end entrance flanked by display windows that may date to the early 20th century. (continued) regenerate theology and our associatiunal principles not unh ser m ip:vt but pxniadarly srrengrhen And equip us for miLuse:r in rheae runes. 0 Perer 2:9) History American Baptist Churches, USA is one of the historic mainline denomination with its national oflite in Valley Forge, Penrtsvivam'a American Baptist Churches, LSA is successor to the American Baptist Convention which was the successor to the Northern Baptist Convention which originatul as a loose federation of Baptist churches in the continental United States that became a national entity of cooperating Baptist churches in 1814 with the establishment of that was known as the Triennial Conventional of Baptist Churches. The Southern Baptist Convention broke away from the Convention in 1845 over the issue of slavery with the Baptist churches in the North favoring abolition. These Baptist churches of the north continued in sonic form of the Triennial Convention throughout the remainder of the 19's century becoming incorporated as the Northern Baptist Convention in 1914. American Baptist Churches, USA is composed of thirty-four (34) regions across the country. The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts is one of these regions, and the region has 8 associations. The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts is the successor to the Massachusetts Baptist Convention organized 1,tay 26, 1802 The region is composed of two hundred fifty-six (2256) local congregations. The American Baptist Churches Of Massachusetts Continuing the Massachusetts Baptist Convention and The Boston Baptist Bethel City Mission Society Baptist Missionary Society in Massachusetts Organized May 26, 18C2 Massachusetts Baptist Convention Organized November 10, 1824 Bethel Union Organized in 1843 -ar Boston Baptist Bethel Society Organized in 1845 (incorporated 1952) a On July 19, 1969 Massachusetts Baptist Convention and Boston Baptist Bethel City Mission Society merged to form The American Baptist Churches of Massachusefts City Mission Society In 1835 Organized in 1898 (incorporated 1888) Baptist Missionary Society ,e in Massachusetts In 1921 and Massachusetts Baptist Convention merged under the name of Boston Baptist Bethel Society Massachusetts Baptist Convention and City Mission Society i merged to form Boston Baptist Bethel City Mission Society On July 19, 1969 Massachusetts Baptist Convention and Boston Baptist Bethel City Mission Society merged to form The American Baptist Churches of Massachusefts SHEET 50 F C RA� DATE INFO PURF ASSL Vozella, Beth From: Vozella, Beth Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 9:43 AM To: Beverly Bachand; Duncan Oliver (oliver02675@comcast.net); Frederick C. Fries (phredfll @verizon.net); Janice R. Norris(JaniceRacineNorris@comcast.net); Julie Mockabee (vanguard3l @verizon.net); Sarah R. Horne Cc: Gina Lombardi (sicilyms@comcast.net) Subject: Baptist Church - 88 Old Main St. Attachments: Baptist Church 88 Main St..pdf Hi everyone, I delivered the attached memo to Jen Copeland today. She will be presenting to the Community Preservation Committee at the June 8th meeting. Have a great day! -Beth Beth Vozella Office Administrator Yarmouth OKH Committee/Historical Commission Town of Yarmouth 1146 Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA 02664-4451 Tei: 508-398-2231 X 1292 Fax: 508-398-0836 pTOWN OF YARMOUTH 1146 ROUTE 28, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02664-4451 Telephone (508) 398-2231 Ext.1292 Fax (508) 398-0836 HISTORICAL COMMISSION TO: Gary Ellis, Chairman Community Preservation Committee FROM: Julie Mockabee, Chairperson Yarmouth Historical Commission DATE: May 17, 2016 RE: 88 Old Main St. South Yarmouth, MA The Yarmouth Historical Commission is concerned about the condition of the building located at 88 Old Main St, in South Yarmouth. This structure, which was built c1826, is listed in the South Yarmouth/Bass River National Register Historic District. The purpose of this is to address our concern and the need to preserve this property. It appears to be abandoned and is deteriorating quickly. The YHC has been unsuccessful in determining who is responsible for this building. Therefore, we are appealing to the Community Preservation Committee to conduct an examination of the property for any information relative to the locus, title, encumbrances, rights, restrictions, easements, etc.... that will allow us to move forward (including taking legal action if necessary). Please direct any questions you may have to Beverley Bachand, YHC representative on the CPC, as she is up to date and spearheading our crusade to save this building. Anything the CPC can do to assist us will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Om.y��c_ of BUILDING DEPARTMENT 1146 route 28, South Yaa mouth, MA O2664 508•-398•-2231 ext. 1260 October 17, 2016 Bass River Community Baptist Church 84 Old Main Street South Yarmouth, MA 02664 Re: Inspection Date — 09/19/16 — 09/19/17 Fee: $ 50.00 Pursuant to the provisions ofthe Massachusetts State Building Code 780 CMR, Section 110.7 and Table 110, you are required to apply for a Certificate of inspection for the building located at 84 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA 02664, and dba Bass River Community Baptist Church. Please Note: The 8'h Edition of 780 CMR requires that churches be inspected annually, rather than the five-year cycle that had previously been in effect. Please be advised, starting in January 2013, that the annual inspections of churches and all houses of worship will require a fee of $50.00. Please complete the enclosed application and return it with the appropriate fee payment to the Town of Yarmouth Building Department, 1146 Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA 02664. Checks should be made payable to the Town of Yarmouth. IMPORTANT: One (1) re -inspection to confirm the, abatement of any violations listed during the initial inspection will be included in the initial fee if the abatement is completed during the time period (typically 10 days) listed on the Inspection Report. Additional re -inspections will cost S80 each which is payable in advance of the re -ins reetions, --- - Unless otherwise requested, inspections will be performed unannounced. Typically the following elements / systems are inspected: fire protection equipment, means ofegress, including emergency lights, exit signs, egress doors & hardware, clear path of travel, adequate lighting and occupancy total. Also, the building shall be maintained and adequate housekeeping provided to insure public safety. Rooms such as basements and attics are included. Violation details will be provided in the form of a Violation Notice and may delay the issuance of your certificate and/or license, if applicable. Finally, applications and fees must be received within ten (10) days of receipt of this letter. Failure to comply may jeopardize your license where applicable, and/or the occupancy of the building. Very truly yours, Mark Grylls Director of Inspectional Services/ Building Commissioner r Fye z� ' �T-•.__—.- Ll V Fla C a fuo 10 E N �'2 G o G - G a � a m a a � E 0 o Z E v 0L a o a CL v L tn Q tn E E o IA� C) O C) Q N C L ru 0 U rnw c C a 'C L i1 O L :3 O C A o ' VJ L a a� 7 �s c L H C a CL V) Q E U, o � C +J � � L Lq QLq Q J o a L i 0U) �n Ln V r C co w Q1 00 E G Cfa fu L 7