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Historical Commission reviews demolition delay changes

The Historical Commission reviewed a proposed demolition delay update that raised the building-age threshold from 50 to 75 years. Members discussed a 24-month delay period, photographs of all building sides with applications, and quarterly progress reports in place of monthly ones.

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Historical Commission backs old library protection

The Historical Commission voted by voice to support holding a historic preservation restriction on the old library at 9 Park St. The city's CPA coordinator said CPA design funding for the library annex carries a condition that the next funding request include such a restriction.

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