Summary
Two vacant lots at 717 and 719 New Street are slated for new one-and-a-half-story houses. The commission was scheduled to hold hearings on whether the designs fit the historic district's character before any construction can move forward.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
The property owners gain new homes if approved, and nearby lots see vacant parcels filled in.
Preservationists lose a contributing structure on the street.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Historic Preservation Commission Design Review - Jun 3, 2026
A major COA was issued for demolition of a contributing two-story house and construction of a new two-story house at 710 New St. — the kind of change that reshapes a historic streetscape.
Historic Preservation Commission - Mar 18, 2026
Two vacant lots at 717 and 719 New Street are slated for new one-and-a-half-story houses. The commission was scheduled to hold hearings on whether the designs fit the historic district's character before any construction can move forward.
Related development
Demolition and infill construction
Removes a contributing historic structure and replaces it with new construction on the street.
717 New Street infill house
Together with 717 New Street, this would put two new homes on vacant parcels in the historic district, subject to commission approval.
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