[MassHistPres] Demolition of a Newton Local Landmark

[George Shaw]

That is absolutely horrible news. I hope there is serious payback.
This might be useful from historic new england
https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/hpg/uwandhc/offences/
Apparently, the realtor may be liable as well, I certainly would approach
the state realtor board.
Good luck
George Shaw
Harmony Woodworking.

On Sun, May 2, 2021, 7:36 PM WN Hill Preservation <wnhpreservation at gmail.com>
wrote:

> We discovered last week that a builder has demolished an 18th
> century farmhouse, one of Newton's 24 Local Landmarks
> <https://www.newtonma.gov/government/planning/historic-preservation/newton-city-landmarks>.
> This took place 3 months after the sale to a developer, despite very
> specific preservation measures discussed at length and agreed with the
> Historical Commission, and a stop work order from the inspectional
> department.
>
> The farmhouse in our Oak Hill neighborhood originally belonged to the Hyde
> family, ancestors of the first mayor when the city was incorporated,James
> F. C. Hyde <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_F._C._Hyde>.
>
> We are interested to learn from others if you have had something like this
> occur and how it was handled, including penalties. There is a strong
> concern that if this builder gets away with a light penalty that gives a
> green light to others.
>
> Another note is that the property was listed by the realtor
> <https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/29-Greenwood-St_Newton_MA_02459_M36199-25165>
> as "shovel ready" ... "get to work with your backhoe on day one."
>
> Laura Foote
> West Newton Hill Preservation Initiative
>
>
>
> wnhpreservation at gmail.com
>
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