[Adopted as Art. 34A of the Town Bylaws]
This bylaw is enacted for the purpose of preserving the history
of the Town by insuring that in naming, renaming or otherwise designating
public buildings and public lands, the Town seeks to recognize individuals
and/or events of significance to local history.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
The act of calling by a distinctive title, term or expression
any public buildings or public lands as defined in this bylaw.
A word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation
of any public buildings or public lands as defined in this bylaw.
Any structure, edifice or other facility owned or maintained
by the Town of Sharon.
Any real property owned or maintained by the Town of Sharon.
The act of redesignating any public buildings or public lands
as defined in this bylaw.
A.
The naming, renaming or other designation of any public building
or public land shall be by a two-thirds majority vote of Town Meeting.
B.
Any proposed name or designation of any public building or land shall
be submitted to the Sharon Historical Commission for its review and
recommendation as to the historic significance of the proposed name
or designation. The Sharon Historical Commission shall forward its
recommendation to the Town Meeting.
