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The Historic District Commission unanimously approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for the Town House Cafe & Bistro at 21 Cochituate Road, including exterior restoration, new signs, an accessible rear entrance path, and related improvements, by a 5-0 vote.
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The approval allows the historic commercial building to be renovated and reopened as the Town House Cafe & Bistro. Plans include restoring the roof and gutters, replacing the entry door, adding historically compatible signs and lighting, installing an ADA-compliant path, and screening mechanical equipment. The second-floor balcony will remain unchanged and off-limits.
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