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Aug 14, 2026

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Historic buildings receive preservation protections

Published Aug 14, 2026

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Historic District Commission meeting summary

The Commission agreed to move review of the proposed demolition at 38 Paine Ave. to a public hearing. Members also planned to open the Powder House on September 17 from 4–7 p.m. and September 26 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. during the Trails & Sails event.

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Briefing

Apr 29, 2026

Historic demolition rules review continues

The Historic District Commission did not endorse the proposed demolition-delay ordinance changes; it agreed to review which ideas could be addressed through its existing Rules of Procedure at the next meeting. The Commission also voted 5-0 to ask the City Solicitor whether application fees and required on-site signs can be established without changing the ordinance.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Historic Commission Supports City Hall Annex Plans

The commission voted 6-0 to deem the 1938 City Hall Annex historically significant because of its association with Beverly’s civic development, while members supported allowing its demolition as part of the City Hall renovation and expansion project.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Historic Commission Sets Preservation Conditions

The Commission voted 6-0 to classify 824 Hale Street as historically significant and preferably preserved, while allowing its newest addition and portions of a barn to be demolished under specified conditions.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Historic District Commission Meeting Summary

The Commission agreed to pursue grant application details for interpretive signage at the Beverly Powder House, with an estimated project cost of $4,000 and an application deadline of February 16, 2026. It also scheduled a February 4 site visit for the demolition-delay application at 824 Hale Street.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Historic buildings receive preservation protections

The Commission voted 6-0 to classify the main house and shoe-shop accessory building at 38 Standley Street as historically significant and preferably preserved, requiring further consideration before demolition.

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