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1146 Route 28
APR 2 9 2025
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
Old King's Highway
Attn: Old Kings Highway/ Lisa Sherman Historic District
Re: Ms. Kelly McGuill 189 Center Street Yarmouthport, MA
Dear Lisa,
I am writing to the Old Kings Highway Historic District in support of our new neighbor
Kelly McGuill. My wife Carole and I live at the house next door,195 Center Street. We have
lived there for the past 9 years and have always been friendly with our neighbors from the
Hilliards to now Kelly. The last few years while both Mr. & Mrs. Hilliard experienced failing
health, I mowed their back field for them to keep their property looking nice. I know Kelly
has been trying to remodel the house as it has been many years with declining
maintenance and needs a lot of work. The bigger of the issues involves replacing a leaking
roof and I heard there was some issues about replacing the current wooden roof with
asphalt shingles. I totally understand using asphalt as the cost is roughly 3-4 times more
for wood shingles especially now with the current tariff situation. I can't pretend to know
the OKHHDC rule book on replacing roofs, but I have been driving from Yarmouthport to
Hyannis for work, always along Rte. 6A, for the last 40 years. Until last night I have never
even tried to look to see how many of the Historic homes along the way have wood and
how many have asphalt. But the truth is the vast majority are asphalt, with maybe 10-12
having wood shingle roofs. I am including some photos of this house from the early 1900's
where it was painted white so we have no objections as neighbors if Kelly wants to paint her
house white . Not trying to be a nosey neighbor I assure you. I n fact we have a very tight
group of neighbors that all look out for and help each other out. We also understand how
important it is to maintain Historic homes and never allow non -conforming, non- Historic
homes to be built where they do not belong. I hope the Committee will reconsider some of
their objections and allow the work to be completed as requested. I know some of us
neighbors plan to be there for the next meeting. Thanks you for your time.
Sincerely,
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