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The Design Review Advisory Board unanimously approved the Town House application for signage, lighting, and landscaping at 21 Cochituate Road by a 3-0 vote. The proposal includes glare-reducing sign lighting, a screened rear patio, and wheelchair access via a sloped walkway and chair lift.
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The approval allows the historic building restoration and planned Town House cafe and bistro to move forward with its proposed signs, lighting, and landscaping. Board members also recommended clarifying sign dimensions, colors, placement, and plant materials in related application documents. The board continued discussing ways to improve the 2026 Design Guidelines with before-and-after photos and examples of compatible new buildings.
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