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- Barnstable County
- 5/6/25
- 05/06/2025
- 74 Minutes
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Overview: The Chatham Historical Commission has imposed a one-year demolition delay on a Greek revival-style home on Crows Pond Road, allowing time for further discussions on its preservation. The decision comes after a debate about the building’s historical significance and architectural value.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 4/1/25
- 04/01/2025
- 41 Minutes
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Overview: In a step for local heritage preservation, the Chatham Historical Commission approved changes to a property on Old Harbor Road, allowing the removal of an aging porch to highlight the building’s original Greek Revival style.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 3/18/25
- 03/18/2025
- 31 Minutes
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Overview: The Chatham Historical Commission met on March 18, 2025, to discuss significant archaeological findings at the William Nickerson Homestead, advancing the site’s nomination for the National Register of Historic Places. The commission approved the submission of a draft report to the Massachusetts Historical Commission, a key step in the lengthy process of national recognition. The meeting also addressed the conservation efforts at the Monomoy homelands and ongoing issues such as demolition by neglect and future development reviews.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 2/18/25
- 02/18/2025
- 38 Minutes
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Overview: Chatham Historical Commission Backs, approving renovations while emphasizing the importance of maintaining the building’s historic character. The meeting also touched on procedural concerns and ongoing projects such as the determination of eligibility for an archaeological site and the return of the Coast Guard boathouse.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 2/4/25
- 02/04/2025
- 105 Minutes
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Overview: The Chatham Historical Commission meeting on February 4, 2025, focused heavily on a proposed renovation on Hallway Street, sparking a debate over historical preservation and property rights. The property, a contributing structure in a National Register district, faced scrutiny as the commission weighed the implications of proposed alterations against the need to retain its historical integrity.
