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Commissioners said the next step is for Mr. Tucker to file the bylaw and associated district paperwork with the registry of deeds. After that filing, the town will move to appoint a district commission; commissioners explained that the district commission is a separate appointed body from the Native Historical Commission and will include a commission representative.

Commissioners discussed that the local historic district process is longer and more restrictive than the existing demolition delay bylaw, noting that district designation is recorded on a property deed and thus carries forward to new owners. The commission described the district process as participatory and town‑meeting‑driven: the commission stated that town meeting approval would be required to add a new district or amend the bylaw.

Members raised outreach as an immediate priority now that state approval is in place. Ideas discussed included sending informational letters to owners of historic properties, using the commission’s modest outreach budget (members noted an available balance that they estimated could cover mailings to about 100 households), and posting information on town channels such as a Facebook page. Commissioners emphasized producing consistent messaging and noted limited staff resources and a small commission budget.

Separately, commission members said revising the town’s demolition delay bylaw remains a priority because of perceived inefficiencies and unintended consequences; no formal changes to that bylaw were proposed or adopted at the meeting. Commissioners agreed to continue discussing bylaw revisions and outreach plans at future meetings.

The commission also circulated a notice about optional orientation sessions for elected and appointed committee members to be held at the Emory Grover Building (Third Floor Conference Room) and reminded members about mandatory state requirements for public‑interest training for public officials.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Historical Commission 09/15/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission reported that the town’s local historic district bylaw received final state approvals; members discussed filing with the registry of deeds, formation of a district commission, potential demolition delay bylaw revisions, and outreach to affected homeowners.","taxTitle","Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",54445,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5984522,"Native Historical Commission elects officers; Select Board appointee fills vacancy",135,511000,646000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5775182-77e885e8384e7fcb6ccf2edfbc829c53&start=511&end=646","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5775182-77e885e8384e7fcb6ccf2edfbc829c53/thumbnail_511000.jpg","/articles/5984522/Town-of-Needham/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Native-Historical-Commission-elects-officers-Select-Board-appointee-fills-vacancy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5984522-bd0878e5a1be981d8399ecd578200730/orig.mp4?Expires=1771113355&Signature=aRSxzPHfCIABgGFzf78lXaczccsInAWf8-o166RHuT9kwGXc1feLeUAsLwEdY9EnzEJEUrwB1X-f2uRWfUt4GYwk1K9qI0K0WtSqunEzKZyRKzMxpyT15Oitg9zM3PaDvuu~Yiog~JSMVyPp8tV1KsQg60yy2wI7SFeEPqeC6xEWLRFlU0czUsGDocerceIBS8l-QVhIFfYIeFPhJhZpFSHHhr7LOobSD5fMEu44El8GPUAufp3C~aDKOCPsp17G~JA~XByZ5OqYcf9rv5VJQrL99qBHhdmbpWD5YhBu6rSgczqMs4crksUcJDK-RlF0KG92mOGAonC-Ll54OBsppw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Sept. 15 meeting the Native Historical Commission approved a slate of officer rotations and acknowledged a recent commission vacancy and replacement.

By roll call vote, the commission approved the customary officer rotation: Vice Chair Leah Wilbert Corning will serve as chair, Secretary Megan Anderson will serve as vice chair, and Zohar P. Gorman agreed to serve as clerk/secretary. The motion to appoint the trio passed 6-0 with one absence.

Commissioners also noted that member Joe Morell resigned effective June 30; the Select Board has appointed Victor Seidel to fill the vacancy effective July 1. Commissioners welcomed Seidel during the meeting.

The outgoing chair said she would finish the current meeting and that Leah Wilbert Corning would preside at the next meeting. The commission recorded the officer elections and the Select Board appointment as separate, procedural actions; no change to the commission’s duties or bylaws was made.

The vote was recorded as unanimous among the six members present; the commission will follow up administratively to update contact lists and any role-specific responsibilities.","The commission elected new officers in its rotation, accepted a resignation, and confirmed a Select Board appointment to fill the vacancy, all by unanimous vote.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5984525,"Commission extends Marshall Davis’s term as Community Preservation Committee representative through June 2028",178,312000,490000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5775182-77e885e8384e7fcb6ccf2edfbc829c53&start=312&end=490","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5775182-77e885e8384e7fcb6ccf2edfbc829c53/thumbnail_312000.jpg","/articles/5984525/Town-of-Needham/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Commission-extends-Marshall-Daviss-term-as-Community-Preservation-Committee-representative-through-June-2028","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5984525-9224d83d7b5189969bf507e38c1359b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771113355&Signature=Gef7akzeIB~A-IaskJhd3na4z55WCT~h1iK~XebPuOQAAeMPg5ExiecB-iwNMnXQaHVHB8LSLb97KUMpEZNA3feQdLMwAzIxuuOZxHA8mi9l-E0eo4mCCVBS9PZ01ACte~e2jR27QQyLbUwVeqEQ8P-Zon31Rlsh5hdDrmKsL9lp68V2Y6a2n8em6r0WTPp1qAuUqRkZ7TazPw04HpZ1g5KsU~-kt7-4bEKqgmb8Qoo1ths1XYXQSTIHbSVXXYU7f42vTJfrFW7apizA82Z-DeJaAIVeTSAG~bcWo7o~~pov8u4iIzCVimmNP-tlwYPuNBfsEpXHu-yff8-LD3LoXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Native Historical Commission voted 6-0 on Sept. 15 to accept the town clerk’s recommendation to extend Marshall Davis’s appointment as the commission’s representative to the Community Preservation Committee through June 30, 2028.

The extension was presented as an administrative adjustment to restore the three-year rotation for CPC representatives. Commissioners discussed that the one-year addition would “get everybody back onto the three‑year rotation” before taking the roll-call vote.

The action amends Davis’s current appointment, which the commission said began in June 2024 and previously extended to June 2027. The commission recorded the vote as 6 in favor, 0 opposed, with one absence. Commissioners recorded on the roll call included Leah, Marshall Davis, Megan, Zohar, Victor, and Gloria.

Discussion was limited to confirming the purpose of the extension and whether any further re‑swearing or administrative steps were needed; commissioners noted that any required oath or re‑swearing would follow town procedures. The motion was moved, seconded and approved by roll call.

No additional policy changes or substantive duties for the CPC representative were adopted in the motion; the item was presented and acted on as a personnel/appointment scheduling matter.","The Native Historical Commission voted unanimously to accept a town-clerk recommendation to extend Marshall Davis’s appointment as the commission’s representative to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) by one year to realign a three-year rotation.","actionData","errors"]

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State clears local historic district bylaw; commission discusses next steps and outreach

Native Historical Commission elects officers; Select Board appointee fills vacancy

Commission extends Marshall Davis’s term as Community Preservation Committee representative through June 2028