Historic Districts Commission approves four projects

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What happened

The commission approved lighting for a church sign at 26 Concord Road, three accessible entrances at the same church, walkway lighting at St. Elizabeth's chapel, and a gable vent and windows at 10 Hudson Road. The commission continued the 11 Massasoit Avenue new house to Dec. 3, 2026, after commissioners objected to the septic design, dormers and site positioning. The 12 Maynard Road solar case was continued to Dec. 3 because no applicant appeared.

Key decisions

• 🏠 New one-and-a-half-story house at 11 Massasoit Avenue. Continued to Dec. 3, 2026 after commissioners objected to the raised septic system, dormers and windows, and neighbors said the design does not fit the district. (Vote 4-0; Next: Dec. 3). Read case details
• 🛠 ADA-compliant entrances at Ames Hall, conditioned on ramp removal. Approved the entrance plan on condition that the temporary aluminum ramp approved two years earlier be removed. (Vote 3-0). Read case details
• 📋 Lighting for the church sign at 26 Concord Road. Approved lighting with 90 CRI, 2,700 Kelvin, and fixtures mounted in buried concrete buckets; the timer shuts lights off at 10 p.m. (Vote 3-0). Read case details
• 📋 Walkway lighting at St. Elizabeth's chapel path. Approved 11 low-voltage copper fixtures with nine-inch shields, no fixture aimed at the road, and 2,700 Kelvin LED bulbs. (Vote 3-0). Read case details
• 📋 Gable vent and windows at 10 Hudson Road. Approved as presented; no public comment was offered. (Vote unanimous). Read case details
• 📋 Solar system at 12 Maynard Road. Continued to Dec. 3, 2026 because no applicant appeared. (Next: Dec. 3). Read case details

Next dates

• Dec. 3: Commission resumes; 11 Massasoit Avenue and 12 Maynard Road continued

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