Historical Commission — July 15, 2026
The commission will begin by voting for a new Chair and Vice Chair. Following the leadership election, the board will review several continuations for Certificates of Appropriateness, including exterior changes at 21 Winter Street, a gas meter review at 1 Pickering Street, and fencing replacements or removals at 331 Essex Street and 41 Chestnut Street.
Further business includes reviewing requests for additions and modifications at 21 Warren Street, 46 Chestnut Street, and 278 Lafayette Street. The commission will also consider two requests for waivers of the Demolition Delay regarding roof demolitions at 15 Willow Avenue and 26 Linden Street.
On the agenda
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1
Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
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2
Demolition Delay waivers for 15 Willow Avenue and 26 Linden Street
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Exterior modifications and additions at 21 Warren Street and 46 Chestnut Street
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Review of gas meter installation at 1 Pickering Street
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Certificate of Appropriateness for EV charger installation at 41 Chestnut Street
Why this matters
Residents may want to monitor the demolition delay waivers, as these allow for significant structural changes to older homes. The election of new leadership will also determine the commission's direction for future oversight and policy enforcement.
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