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Aug 21, 2026

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Mural approved; chimney cap proposal rejected

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 15, 2026

Historic Commission Approves Two Home Restorations

The commission unanimously approved restoration work at 37-39 Otis Street and 422 Washington Street. The Otis Street approval covers rehabilitation after a fatal fire and requires like-for-like materials, preservation of the original roofline and chimney, protection of architectural details, and screening or concealment of HVAC equipment.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Commission Approves Historic Lighting Changes

The commission unanimously approved COA 610 for 11 Huntington Lane, allowing replacement of two front lights and one garage light with matching period-appropriate black brass fixtures. The plan also removes one post lamp and moves another closer to the driveway end behind a stone wall.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 20, 2026

Historic panel approves barn addition and home HVAC

The commission approved a proposed barn addition at 16 Huntington Lane by a 6-1 vote and unanimously approved a concealed mini-split HVAC system at 13 Harland Road.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Historic panel approves three property changes

The Historic District Commission approved a replacement fence at 8 Ox Hill Road, historical signs at 2 Town Street with a placement condition, and chimney work at 2 Canterbury Turnpike. The proposed barn addition at 16 Huntington Lane was tabled for further review.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Mural approved; chimney cap proposal rejected

The commission unanimously approved a five-panel mural at 55 Town Street and rejected the proposed chimney and liner cap at 2 Canterbury Turnpike after members found the design and venting approach unsuitable.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Commission Approves Historic Window Replacement

The commission unanimously approved replacing all nonapproved vinyl windows at 2 Mediterranean Lane with refurbished wood windows, subject to historic-design conditions and an energy-code finding.

1 min readMunicipal coverage