Historical Commission · January 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Historical Commission Meeting
The Historical Commission will review several property-specific matters including preliminary presentations for preservation projects at 19 Prospect Street, 2-4 Elmwood, and 230 Main Street, and will hear determinations of historic eligibility or demolition significance for properties at 9 School Street (Ordway), 5 School Street, 14 Maple Street, and 234 Main Street.
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Key decisions
9 School St found to meet guidelines for historic eligibility for the Historic Preservation Special Permit (Ordway School conversion to six-family dwelling)
Motion made to find 5 School St historically significant (demolition permit filed; applicant plans to raze and rebuild similar structure)
14 Maple St (Frank Todd House) found to meet requirements for historic eligibility for the Historic Preservation Special Permit (lot to be subdivided and new construction discussed)
234 Main St found to be historically significant (230 Main St proposed to be preserved; 234 Main St to be considered for preservation status at next meeting)
Agenda
Historic Preservation
4. 19 Prospect Street
Preliminary presentation of a Historic Preservation Special Permit project for 19 Prospect Street.
Historic Preservation
5a. 9 School Street (Ordway)
Determination of historic eligibility for 9 School Street (Ordway) as part of the 13 School Street project application.
Demolition
5b. 5 School Street
Determination of historical significance for a full demolition permit application for 5 School Street.
Historic Preservation
6. 14 Maple Street
Determination of historic eligibility for a Historic Preservation Special Permit at 14 Maple Street.
Historic Preservation
7. 2-4 Elmwood
Preliminary presentation of a Historic Preservation Special Permit project for 2-4 Elmwood.
Historic Preservation
8a. 230 Main Street
Preliminary presentation of a comprehensive plan for 230–234 Main Street, specifically the Historic Preservation Special Permit presentation for 230 Main Street.
Demolition
8b. 234 Main Street
Determination of historical significance for a full demolition permit at 234 Main Street.