Historical Commission · November 7, 2024 · 7:00 PM
Historical Commission Meeting
The commission voted to preferably preserve the principal house at 230 Main St (excluding the detached rear garage), recognized 80 Haverhill Rd as historically significant to enable a Historic Preservation Special Permit, and endorsed Bill 2024-133 to surplus 5 School St and 9 School St for future sale and restoration.
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Key decisions
Preferably preserve the principal structure at 230 Main St (Georgian and Victorian sections); the motion excluded the freestanding rear garage.
Recognize 80 Haverhill Rd as historically significant (to qualify for a Historic Preservation Special Permit).
Acknowledge AHC support for Bill 2024-133 to surplus 5 School St and 9 School St (to enable sale and future restoration by private owners).
Support drafting a letter of intent to apply to the Massachusetts Historical Commission (FY2025) to fund additional historic surveys (Clarks Pond/Congress St area and Lake Attitash cottages).
Agenda
Continued Public Hearing
1. 230 Main Street
Demolition application for the property at 230 Main Street; continued public hearing.
Special Permit
2. 80 Haverhill Road
Review of a Historical Preservation Special Permit for 80 Haverhill Road.
3. CPA Committee membership by an AHC member
Consideration of CPA Committee membership by an AHC member.
City Council Referral
4. Bill 2024-133
City Council referral regarding 5 & 9 School St.; Bill 2024-133.