Jersey City Historic Preservation Commission Approves 2624 JFK Boulevard Development

Overview: The Jersey City Historic Preservation Commission meeting on March 10, 2025, focused on several topics, with the approval of a certificate of appropriateness for a contentious development on John F. Kennedy Boulevard standing out as the most significant event. This decision came amidst discussions about design modifications, community feedback, and the challenges of balancing development with historic preservation standards.

Storm-Damaged Homes and Historic Designations Dominate St. Pete Beach Preservation Meeting

Overview: The St. Pete Beach Historic Preservation Board meeting on March 6, 2025, was dominated by discussions on storm-damaged properties and their subsequent demolition or restoration, alongside several historic designation approvals. Key decisions included approving demolitions of properties devastated by storms and granting historic designations to notable residences.

Fall River Historical Commission Supports Key Grant Applications for Bank Street Armory and Public Library

Overview: In a virtual meeting, the Fall River Historical Commission focused on two significant requests for support letters to aid in grant applications to the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund. These grants aim to finance a feasibility study and structural assessment for the Bank Street Armory and stone repointing for the Fall River Public Library. Both projects are important for the preservation of these historical sites.

Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission Denies Appeal to Halt Grain Elevator Demolition

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission announced the denial of an appeal against the demolition of the grain elevators on Hiawatha Avenue. The appeal, which sought to overturn the commission’s earlier decision approving the demolition, was unsuccessful. Consequently, the demolition will proceed as planned by the developers. This decision was also upheld in a session of the Business, Housing, and Zoning Committee.

Chaska Heritage Preservation Commission Welcomes New Members and Partners with University of Minnesota for Historic Research

Overview: The Chaska Heritage Preservation Commission meeting on March 4th included the appointment of a chair and vice chair, the introduction of new members, and an exciting partnership with the University of Minnesota. The partnership aims to enhance historic research efforts in downtown Chaska by involving graduate students in studying properties for potential historic nomination.