The Historical Commission voted unanimously to classify four homes as preferably preserved, imposing 12-month delays on demolition permits. It also approved demolition-review waivers for three properties, including one approval by a 4-1 vote.
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The decisions delay demolition permits for homes at 202 Cedar Street, 45 Mayo Road, 25 Sheridan Road, and 7 Woodcliff Road for 12 months. The commission approved replacement or redevelopment plans at 10 Alba Road, 45 Windsor Road, and 31 Old Farm Road, with conditions for some projects. Several other discussion and minutes items were postponed to the next meeting.
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202 Cedar Street was determined preferably preserved by a 5-0 vote, imposing a 12-month delay on issuance of a demolition permit.
45 Mayo Road was determined preferably preserved by a 5-0 vote, imposing a 12-month demolition-permit delay.
25 Sheridan Road was determined preferably preserved by a 5-0 vote, imposing a 12-month demolition-permit delay.
7 Woodcliff Road was determined preferably preserved by a 5-0 vote, imposing a 12-month demolition-permit delay.
A waiver was approved for 10 Alba Road with Option C of the presented plans by a 4-1 vote, with Mr. McNally opposed.
A waiver was approved for 45 Windsor Road by a 5-0 vote, subject to dark-sky-compliant lighting, town engineer approval of groundwater and infiltration matters, and final design review of specified elements.
A waiver was approved for 31 Old Farm Road by a 5-0 vote.
Discussions of the Stanwood House preservation restriction, Maugus Hill historical significance, and 592 Washington Street were tabled to the next meeting.
Approval of the November 10, 2025 and December 8, 2025 minutes was tabled until more members who attended those meetings were present.
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