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Commission approves two historic-home projects

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 27, 2026

Commission approves two historic-home projects

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved two Certificates of Appropriateness, 4-0, for work at 20 West Hill Drive: replacing the home’s gutters with a seamless gutter guard system and repairing a gable-end beam and rear stucco.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Window Alteration Approved at 204 Raymond Road

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness, by a 3-0 vote, for a shorter north-side vinyl window at 204 Raymond Road to accommodate a new kitchen countertop.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Porch Steps and Railings Approved

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 1563 Boulevard, allowing front porch step replacement and metal handrails. The approval requires step option A, reducing the steps from 8 feet to 7 feet, and handrail and guardrail design 1.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Historic commission approves three property projects

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved three Certificates of Appropriateness by 5-0 votes: a 326-square-foot addition at 1566 Boulevard, a redesigned front walkway at 1574 Boulevard, and an in-kind front-porch replacement at 1563 Boulevard. It also determined that replacing an existing asphalt driveway at 20 Buena Vista Road does not require a Certificate of Appropriateness.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Commission approves three demolition waivers

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved waivers allowing demolition of the vacant former Saint Brigid School at 100 Mayflower Street, a detached garage at 101 Fennbrook Road, and newer additions at 705 Oakwood Avenue.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Commission Approves Rear Home Addition

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a low-profile rear addition at 90 Mountain Road, including living space beneath an existing deck and a single-story bedroom beside the garage.

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Briefing

Dec 1, 2025

Commission approves demolition of three buildings

The commission unanimously approved a waiver allowing the complete demolition and off-site removal of the Library, Maintenance/Facilities, and I.T. buildings at 1800 Asylum Avenue.

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Briefing

Oct 27, 2025

Historic Commission Approves Two Property Repairs

The commission unanimously approved two Certificates of Appropriateness: an insulated steel replacement for a deteriorated garage door at 1589 Boulevard and a replacement wooden structural beam at 20 West Hill Drive. If the garage’s existing wooden ramp needs replacement, it may also be replaced like for like.

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Briefing

Aug 26, 2025

Commission discusses pending litigation

The Historic District Commission voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss a pending legal claim involving the commission. The session lasted from 6:40 to 7:11 p.m.; the minutes record no action or decision afterward.

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