[MassHistPres] Demolition of a Newton Local Landmark

[Garrett Laws]

George,

That link is to “Historic England” in the UK, not Historic New England.

Garrett
Copper & Slate
Waltham

On Monday, May 3, 2021, George Shaw <georgeshawartist at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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Garrett Laws

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