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- NJ
- Essex County
- 6/12/25
- 06/12/2025
- 165 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Montclair Town Historical Preservation Commission meeting was marked by the annual awards ceremony recognizing contributions to preserving Montclair’s architectural heritage and a discussion on a controversial fence variance request for a property on Belleview Avenue. The meeting also addressed various community preservation efforts and ongoing projects.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 3/20/25
- 03/20/2025
- 135 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Montclair Historic Preservation Commission meeting on March 20, 2025, focused on various development proposals, highlighting concerns about lighting design in historic districts, a building alteration on Lorraine Avenue, and the preservation of historic character amidst modern renovations. Key discussions centered around the impact of proposed changes on community aesthetics and safety, emphasizing the commission’s role in balancing progress with preservation.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 1/16/25
- 01/16/2025
- 115 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Montclair Town Historical Preservation Commission meeting on January 16, 2025, focused primarily on a proposal for multiple blade signs on a building in the historic business district. The debate underscored a tension between preserving the architectural integrity of the district and accommodating modern business needs for visibility. Members expressed concern that the proposal, which included nearly twenty blade signs, was excessive and could detract from the building’s historic character.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 12/19/24
- 12/19/2024
- 167 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Montclair Town Historical Preservation Commission tackled two matters: the proposed demolition of a historic garage on Union Street and capital maintenance projects on key historic school buildings, 49 Orange Road and Valley Road. Both discussions exemplified the commission’s ongoing challenges in balancing preservation with modern needs and community requirements.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 10/17/24
- 10/17/2024
- 196 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Montclair Town Historical Preservation Commission meeting, impassioned residents expressed their concerns regarding the potential redevelopment of the historic Vincent building on Cooper Avenue. The building, a mid-century modern landmark designated as a New Jersey state and National registered landmark since the mid-1980s, is integral to the community’s historical fabric. Residents like Laura Hayes emphasized its significance, noting its role as a Sunday school and a preschool for nearly six decades. Hayes articulated the community’s sentiment, stating, “It would be a shame to erase this important generational cornerstone of history.” Another resident, Czy Charan, highlighted the building’s unique architectural features, advocating for its designation as an individually designed landmark.
