[MassHistPres] Commission sign-off on permits

[Terry McDermott]

FYI - In Wilmington the Historical Commission signs off on demolition 
permits - but the Commission has no power to delay the demolition, this 
signature requirement is just an opportunity for the Commission to be aware 
of upcoming demolitions.  The theory is that if a building of historical 
significance is being demolished, the Commission might, at least, have the 
opportunity to inform the owner of the buildings iimportance.  If the 
demolition must go forward, the Historical Commission tries to document the 
building with photos before it is taken down.

The Historical Commission does not sign off on building permits or 
renovation permits. The town does not have demo-delay bylaw.

Terry McDermott
Curator
Wilmington Town Museum at the
Col. Joshua Harnden Tavern, c.1770
430 Salem Street
Wilmington, MA  01887
978.658.5475
htavern at townofwilmingtonma.com
http://www.town.wilmington.ma.us/old/hist.htm

The Wilmington Historical Commission can also be reached at the above 
addresses and phone number.



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Subject: [MassHistPres] Commission sign-off on permits


> The Richmond Historical Commission is asking what other towns allow  the
> Historical Commission to sign off on building permits, demo-delay permits, 
> and
> renovation permits?
>
> Thank you,
> Virginia Larkin
> RHC
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