Historical Commission

The Concord Historical Commission voted on two demolition applications at a virtual hearing on April 9. Chair Douglas J. Ellis and members Melissa Saalfield, Marybeth Kelly, and Lauren Meier unanimously cleared 13 Chestnut Street for demolition, conditioned on photographic documentation, finding

The Concord Historical Commission finalized its public launch strategy for the town's historic preservation plan, scheduling presentations to six municipal boards and committees between April and May. Chair Douglas J. Ellis confirmed his willingness to continue as Chair, and the commission noted

Concord Historical Commission approves prior minutes and hears Black Heritage Trail marker proposal. Chair Douglas J. Ellis and members praised a pilot project by Mimi Graney and Jen Turner to install eight to ten interpretive markers on Concord's Black Heritage Trail, funded by a $28,000 budget

Concord Historical Commission clears demolition of 74 Commonwealth Avenue auto garage, approves New England Guitar Museum plan. Chair Douglas J. Ellis and members voted 4-0 to find the property not preferably preserved, contingent on photographic and historical documentation, after hearing 41