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Historic District Commission approves minutes, emergency NLH tree removal funding, and junior timber-frame shed

LedyardApr 20, 20263 min read

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The Historic District Commission met April 20, 2026. Members approved amended meeting minutes, authorized $1,200 from the Nathan Lester House (NLH) donation fund to cover emergency tree removal, and approved Grace Ayers' Junior Timber Frame Garden Shed project at the NLH. The Commission received committee updates (Sawmill, NLH, Research/Preservation, Center School), continued discussion on Gales Ferry local zoning recognition and Sustainable CT inventory work, and discussed outreach ideas for America 250.

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Approved Special Meeting Minutes (March 2, 2026) with amendments to member name, email, and "Gales Ferry District Boundaries" wording.
Approved Regular Meeting Minutes (March 16, 2026) with amendments to chairperson name and date correction.
Authorized withdrawal of $1,200 from the Nathan Lester House Donation budget to pay H&H Landscaping for emergency tree removal (motion approved).
Approved Grace Ayers' Junior Timber Frame Garden Shed project (8' x 10' frame behind the Nathan Lester House).
Approved adjournment of the April 20, 2026 meeting at 8:26 p.m.

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