- MA
- Middlesex County
- 9/4/24
- 09/06/2024
- 35 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Historic District Commission recently convened to address issues, including the condition of a historic building on Main Street and the management of volunteer applications. The meeting covered several topics, but the most discussions centered around these two key areas.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 8/22/24
- 08/24/2024
- 47 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Historic District Commission meeting focused on the property on Main Street, highlighting issues of historic preservation, organizational challenges, and procedural concerns.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 8/6/24
- 08/07/2024
- 41 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Townsend Historic District Commission meeting, members discussed the challenges of communicating property restrictions to prospective buyers and the impacts of extended police shifts due to a staffing shortage. The commission also compared local preservation practices with those of a neighboring town and considered improvements in disseminating information about property designations.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 7/16/24
- 07/21/2024
- 14 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The latest meeting of the Townsend Historic District Commission focused on the issues of member appointments, training compliance, and the internal communication procedures, reflecting broader concerns over historic preservation in the township. The commission discussed the reappointment of members and the need for clarity in communication with other town committees and the public.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 7/3/24
- 07/04/2024
- 108 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Historic District Commission recently addressed a series of issues, with a focus on allegations of open meeting law violations and the commission’s operational procedures. Members of the commission were confronted with a letter from the board of selectmen accusing them of failing to comply with open meeting laws, sparking a debate about the allegations and the importance of an upcoming ethics and open meeting law review. The commission discussed whether the training was necessary, with opinions split between concerns over cost and the need for proper education to avoid future infractions.