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HISTORICAL COMMISSION SCHEDULES FOLLOW-UP ON MILLETT COTTAGE

Historical Commission schedules follow-up meeting on Millett Cottage preservation offer. Commission Chair Dale R. Julius reported that prospective buyer Susan Lish has expressed interest in preserving the property at 54 Plymouth Street rather than allowing demolition, though no formal paperwork or

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Government · Historical Commission

Historical Commission reorganizes, faces Millett Cottage decision

East Bridgewater Historical Commission reorganizes leadership in July while addressing Millett Cottage preservation deadline. The commission unanimously elected Dale R. Julius as chair, Alexandra Waugh as vice chair, and appointed Lois Nelson and Dalphina Rogers as dual secretaries and Katherine

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Government · Historical Commission

Historical Commission approves demolition of 479 Central Street

East Bridgewater Historical Commission votes to allow demolition of 479 Central Street home. The Commission voted 6-0 to approve the demolition, with Commission Chairman Dale R. Julius abstaining due to a family connection to the property. The two-family residence is listed as built in 1927 on town

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Government · Historical Commission

Commission addresses Millet Cottage demolition concerns

Commission addresses Millet Cottage replacement concerns. The Historical Commission heard from abutters Bill Dowling and Lindy Snow about a proposed Raised Ranch replacement for the Millet Cottage at 54 Plymouth Street that may not comply with historical district standards, with unresolved

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Government · Historical Commission

Historical Commission approves $2,000 graveyard restoration

The East Bridgewater Historical Commission unanimously approved $2,000 in graveyard repair spending. The commission authorized Colonial Stone to repair deteriorating gravestones in the Old Graveyard and approved up to $152.27 for cleaning and restoration work around historical markers, with first

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Government · Historical Commission

Historical Commission denies Millett Cottage demolition

East Bridgewater Historical Commission votes to deny demolition of Millett Cottage. The Historical Commission voted 6-0 to deny a March 30 demolition permit application for the property at 54 Plymouth Street, designated as historically significant and located in the town's Common Historic District.

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Government · Historical Commission

Commission defers decision on cottage demolition request

East Bridgewater Historical Commission postponed action on a Millet Artist's cottage demolition request. Chairman Dale R. Julius and the panel, including Vice-Chairman Alexandra Waugh, Secretary Lois Nelson, Member Joshua Sampson, and Member Katherine Wolfe, agreed to conduct a property inspection

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