Historical Commission 11/12/2026

The City of Worcester Historical Commission met on November 12, 2026, and reviewed preservation proposals for four properties. The Commission unanimously issued a certificate of non-applicability for matching slate roof repairs at 55 Cedar Street; approved a demolition-delay waiver for matching replacement windows at 60 Elm Street, Unit 8; and approved a waiver for chimney removal and fascia/soffit work at 23 Dick Street. At 258 Pleasant Street, it approved a sign with warm-colored lighting and discussed painting the existing siding; the owner was told to return for approval before changing the building’s color beyond the area discussed. The sign proposal referenced Sorado Signs, and the 23 Dick Street work referenced Altitude Roofing.

No municipal contracts, purchasing decisions, budget allocations, or public spending were identified; the projects concerned work proposed by private property owners. The Commission also discussed a violation at 17 Holden Street involving removal of historic windows and shutters and their replacement with vinyl windows; the owner was directed to submit an application within 30 days before possible referral to the Law Department. Approval votes were by roll call, and the October 29 meeting minutes were deferred to the next meeting.