ARTICLE 34A

THE NAMING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PUBLIC LANDS

SECTION 1. Purpose

This by-law 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.

SECTION 2. Definitions

1. “Designate” – the act of calling by a distinctive title, term or expression any public buildings or public lands as defined in this by-law.

2. “Name” - a word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of any public buildings or public lands as defined in this by-law.

3. “Rename” – the act of re-designating any public buildings or public lands as defined in this by-law.

4. Public Building” – any structure, edifice or other facility owned or maintained by the Town of Sharon.

5. “Public Land” – any real property owned or maintained by the Town of Sharon.

SECTION 3. Procedure

1. The naming, renaming or other designation of any public building or public land shall be by a two-thirds majority vote of Town Meeting.

2. 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.