Planning Board Cools on Demolition Delay Bylaw
Hadley Historical Commission reported a cool Planning Board response to a proposed demolition delay bylaw and a costlier schoolhouse roof fix.
Hadley Historical Commission reported a cool Planning Board response to a proposed demolition delay bylaw and a costlier schoolhouse roof fix.
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.
Easthampton's Historical Commission voted to bypass further demolition delay for 100 Briggs St. The owner, Matt, said the Board of Health had asked when the building would come down.
Hadley's Historical Commission unanimously endorsed renovation plans for the former North Hadley fire station at 239 River Drive.
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.
The Hadley Historical Commission settled on a typeface for its house-plaque program and reported a stalled fountain restoration effort at its June 15 meeting.
The Hadley Historical Commission voted unanimously to support restoring a historic barn at 105 Middle Street.
Hadley's Historical Commission accepted a free roof for a town-owned schoolhouse and funded Revolution-era home markers.
Hadley Historical Commission approved up to $100 for a sample house plaque. Members voted by roll call after learning acrylic plaques cost about $39 to $40, while cast aluminum ones run $75 to $125 and up to $400 with custom logos.
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