# Old Kings Highway Historic District Committee 10-28-2026


**Body:** Barnstable Government Access
**Date:** October 27, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


The October 28, 2026, remote meeting of the Old Kings Highway Historic District Committee in Barnstable reviewed two residential applications; no procurement activity, contract awards, or spending decisions were identified. For Rebecca Horn’s property at 101 Mashop Avenue, the committee discussed an approximately 1,650-square-foot garage and ADU structure, with members raising concerns about its overall scale, visibility, stonework, and appearance as a second primary residence. The applicant’s representative was asked to return with a smaller proposal, though no specific size target was set. The committee voted to continue the application to November 18, 2026.

For Christopher and Kenneth Ering’s property at 12 Willow Street, the committee approved demolition of a deteriorated barn and approved, as submitted, a replacement ADU designed to retain the barn’s appearance. The project will use the existing granite foundation where feasible, reproduce the barn door, and make code-related changes to windows and roof height; the structure will remain within the existing footprint and be under 900 square feet. The demolition and certificate-of-appropriateness motions passed by roll-call vote.

**Source:** Barnstable Government Access