Historical Commission – Aug 19, 2026
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What was decided
Approved paint colors at 1A Cambridge Street and 127 Derby Street, with shutters at 127 Derby Street deferred. Continued applications for solar panels at 1A Cambridge Street, electric meters at 5 Orne Square, and fence removal and an EV charger at 41 Chestnut Street.
Decisions recorded
- Issued a Certificate of Appropriateness for 33 Flint Street Rear to replace skylights and windows, reviewed as a minor change; no abutter objection was received. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued the 41 Chestnut Street application for fencing removal and an EV charger; roll call was 5 in favor. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the 142 Derby Street sign application with conditions, including removal of existing signage, glazing the plywood bay, and a revised hanging sign; roll call was 6 in favor and 1 abstention. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued the 1A Cambridge Street solar panel application; roll call was 6 in favor. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the 1A Cambridge Street paint colors, with windows and an auxiliary door on the ell to be painted black; roll call was 7 in favor. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved a new corrugated round downspout at 2 Broad Street, painted to match the house; roll call was 7 in favor. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued the 5 Orne Square electric meter application to allow time for a site visit; roll call was 7 in favor. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the 14 Kosciusko Street renovation and window replacement with conditions, including cedar clapboard, a 12-inch watertable, and six Pella Reserve 2 over 2 windows; roll call was 6 in favor and 1 abstention. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the 127 Derby Street paint colors as submitted, with shutters deferred for future consideration; roll call was 7 in favor. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved minutes for June 17, July 1, July 15, and August 5, 2026; all were in favor. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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