Cape May Commission Addresses Historic Integrity and Modernization

Overview: The Cape May Historic Preservation Commission tackled a range of issues surrounding the preservation and development of properties within the historic district. Among the diverse topics, the commission’s deliberations over the proposed expansion of the La Mer hotel and the use of substitute materials on a contributing structure stood out as particularly noteworthy.

Jersey City Advances Historic Preservation with Master Plan and New Mural

Overview: The Jersey City Historic Preservation Commission has taken steps towards enhancing the city’s historic preservation efforts, including approving a new mural and discussing the final draft plan for the historic preservation master plan element. The finalized plan seeks to balance new development with the preservation of historic buildings and districts, promoting sustainability and adaptive reuse of historic assets. Additionally, the commission approved a mural to be painted by an OLC School former student, depicting students playing with Lady Liberty in the background, on York Street in the Paulus Hook historic district.

Historic Harry Hurt House Designated in Opa-Locka

Overview: The Opa-Locka Historic Preservation Board convened recently to address several matters pivotal to the city’s heritage conservation, including the historic designation of the Harry Hurt House, the city’s inclusion in the Florida Certified Local Government program, and the discussion on demolition by neglect of historic properties. The designation of the Harry Hurt House on Dunad Avenue emerged as a decision.

Dighton Commission Debates Historical Marker Program

Overview: The Dighton Historical Commission recently engaged in a discussion regarding the implementation of a historical marker program, focusing on the markers’ design, material, durability, and historical accuracy. This program is set to play a role in preserving and highlighting the town’s history through the identification of historical buildings and sites. The specifics of the markers, such as material choice and inclusion of the town seal, were deliberated extensively, along with considerations for the design’s impact on readability and aesthetics.

Acushnet Historical Commission Seeks Exemptions for Building Restoration

Overview: At the April 9th Acushnet Historical Commission meeting, members grappled with the complex challenges of preserving historical buildings amidst financial constraints and strict building codes. The commission is seeking support from state legislators to exempt restored historical buildings from certain codes and to obtain state grants for preservation projects. This initiative was a focus of the meeting as members discussed strategies to manage the town’s historical heritage in light of financial pressures, including potential state funding cuts.