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Historic Preservation Commission

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Aug 21, 2026

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Historic projects approved with preservation conditions

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Commission Denies Historic Structure Demolition

The commission unanimously denied the application to partially demolish and remodel the historic structure at 509 Race Street. It approved the 201 Mill Street rehabilitation with limits on window replacement, stormwater routing, parking access, the front walk, and tree preservation.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Historic renovations approved with preservation conditions

The commission approved three historic-property applications with conditions, granted reconsideration of the 102 Glenburn Avenue scope of work by a 5-1 vote, and approved a shed at 303 Mill Street unanimously. Members also directed staff to prepare a workshop on possible changes to the design guidelines for existing additions before the April 15, 2026 hearing.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Historic projects approved with preservation conditions

The commission approved structural stabilization at 444 Race Street and approved a window replacement at 102 Glenburn Avenue with a 3-2 vote requiring horizontal muntins to mimic the existing windows. It also unanimously approved a sign at 507 Poplar Street, new commission rules, a shed placement, and an in-kind roof replacement.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Historic Commission Approves Four Property Projects

The commission approved four historic-property applications, including a shed reconstruction, two partial roof replacements, and a fence and deck. Votes were unanimous for three applications; the 204 Oakley Street roof work passed 5-1, and the 1 West End Avenue project passed 5-0 with one abstention.

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