Historical Commission approves six property projects
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The Commission unanimously approved six historic-property projects, with every recorded vote passing 6-0. Approvals cover window, roof, masonry, storefront, mechanical, and porch work at properties on Jefferson, Elizabeth, Main, Salisbury, and Elm streets.
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What this means
The approvals allow the proposed work to proceed without being considered harmful to Worcester’s historical or architectural resources. The 106 Elm Street porch approval is retroactive and requires white wood spindles and white wooden lattice. Chair Diane Long and Vice-Chair Janet Theerman said their terms will end December 31, 2025.
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- Approved a Building Demolition Delay Waiver for three new basement egress windows at 17 Jefferson Street.
- Approved a Building Demolition Delay Waiver to replace three windows at 31 Elizabeth Street, Unit G-4, with windows matching the existing design and color.
- Approved a Building Demolition Delay Waiver for window and storefront changes, basement glazing, and rear mini-split condenser brackets at 316 Main Street.
- Approved a Building Demolition Delay Waiver for window replacement, window infill, masonry repairs, and storefront replacement at 55 Salisbury Street.
- Approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new architectural-shingle roof at 96 Elm Street in the Elm Park Neighborhood Local Historic District.
- Approved both a Certificate of Appropriateness and a Building Demolition Delay Waiver for the retroactive porch replacement at 106 Elm Street, with white decorative wood spindles and white wooden lattice.
- Unanimously approved the July 24, 2025, and August 7, 2025, meeting minutes with a correction to Commissioner Theerman’s name.
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