New Bern Historic Preservation Commission Design Review June 3, 2026

The City of New Bern Historic Preservation Commission held a work session on June 3, 2026, focused primarily on design reviews, standards updates, and ongoing preservation efforts. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing window options for historic properties, including presentations by representatives from Marvin Windows about wood and composite window products suitable for historic preservation. The commission also reviewed updates on demolition by neglect cases, prioritizing properties requiring urgent attention and discussing the lengthy enforcement process. Additionally, the commission considered the development of a historic preservation awards program to recognize exemplary projects, with plans to finalize and promote the program in the fall. No formal votes were taken during this work session, but plans were made to address outstanding items in upcoming meetings, including potential approval of the awards program and standards revisions.