(June 15, 2017) Longtime Berlin Historic District Commission Chairwoman Carol Rose will not continue in that role, following a surprising turn of events last Wednesday.
During a commission meeting, Rose was nominated by Mary Moore to serve again as chairwoman, but did not accept.
“Thank you, but I decline,” Rose said. “It is time for someone else to have a turn.”
She had served as chairwoman for more than five years and is the longest-serving member currently on the commission.
Commission members Robert Poli and Moore were nominated, but neither accepted at the time. Betty Tustin, who was not present during the meeting, was also discussed, but not nominated.
The motion was deferred until the next meeting, July 5 at 5:30 p.m. in Town Hall.
Also during the meeting, the commission approved new signs for Bruder Hill on Commerce Street, Patty Jean’s Boutique on Main Street and Salon Sixteen on Broad Street.
Salon Sixteen will replace bridal shop Bustle, which recently closed.
Commission members had some trepidation about exterior brackets and trim for Sonny Nguyen’s new Main Street nails, but ultimately granted approval, providing that it match work done on the adjacent Patty Jean’s Boutique.  
Nguyen owns the building that houses both shops and was formerly home to Berlin Shoe Box and World of Toys.