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HERITAGE RESOURCE COMMISSION
REPORT AND SUMMARY - 2022
Public Outreach Sub-Committee: The Heritage Resource Commission formed a public
outreach sub-committee to review ways of enhancing public awareness of the Town’s
history and historic preservation program. The committee’s first effort has been to
create a program to raise awareness through the installation and promotion of
informational bronze plaques. To date, 16 plaques have been installed on Town
Heritage Resources.
Historic Survey Sub-Committee – The Heritage Resource Commission formed a sub-
committee to review and recommend updates to the Town’s Survey of Historic
Properties. The sub-committee’s work has included identifying additional structures
that may have historic significance, evaluating properties currently listed on the Town’s
Identified Potential Resources survey for possible inclusion on the Town Heritage
Resource Survey, and the review of the existing structures on the Town’s Historic
Survey for possible designation as a Town Heritage Resource.
The Heritage Resource Commission is also involved with the adaptation of the
PocketSights App. creating a mobile, informational walking tour of historic resources
in the downtown area.
The Heritage Resource Commission are involved with the following developments
which involve heritage resources:
342 Railroad Avenue – DEV18-0016; Todd Fitch is the owner and Barry & Winn
Architects are the applicant.
This project approval allowed the construction of a new two-story 2,635 square foot
building to the rear of the existing 988 square foot historic building on the site. The
project would also include minor restoration improvements to the historic building.
Project status: Under Construction.