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Aug 20, 2026

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Five Somerset Cemeteries Approved for Signage

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 4, 2026

Restoration funding reported for historic site

The commission reported that restoration of the Swansea Friends Meeting House is expected to receive a $25,000 grant and a $184,300 Massachusetts Cultural Council grant, with $100,000 in CPA funding and prior grants available to provide the required match.

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

Commission Approves Riverside Avenue Demolition

The Historical Commission unanimously approved demolition of the building at 3527 Riverside Ave. after finding no historical significance and hearing that the structure was too deteriorated to renovate.

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Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Commission Supports Old Town Hall Accessibility Work

The Historical Commission unanimously approved having its chair draft a letter supporting replacement of the Old Town Hall ramp and door for ADA compliance, with the design kept as historically accurate as possible.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Commission Waives Demolition Waiting Period

The commission unanimously approved waiving the six-month waiting period for demolition of 562 Main St. after extensive structural damage was discovered during initial demolition work.

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Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Five Somerset Cemeteries Approved for Signage

The Historical Commission unanimously approved signage for five cemeteries: Bowers, John Anthony, Newhill Avenue Burial Ground, Brown Simmons, and Jonathan Slade. It also unanimously approved a draft 2026 Community Preservation Eligibility application and declined to sign the Code of Conduct for the Board of Selectman as presented, citing concerns about speech infringement.

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