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Needham commission imposes six-month demolition delay on 430 Grove Street
Summary
The Needham Historical Commission voted to impose a six-month demolition delay for the house at 430 Grove Street to allow time to seek alternatives after owner Dominic Colosacco said he plans to demolish the structure and keep the lot as open land.
Dominic Colosacco, owner of 430 Grove Street, told the Needham Historical Commission on July 21 that he intends to demolish the house and keep the cleared lot as part of his existing property rather than build a new residence there.
The commission voted to find the house at 430 Grove Street "preferably preserved," which under the town procedure triggers a six-month demolition delay intended to allow time to find alternatives to demolition. Chair Gloria (last name not specified) called the roll: Commissioner Jeff Heller (yes), Victor (yes), Marshall (yes), Megan (no), Leah (yes), Chair Gloria (yes); the motion carried 6–1. The commission instructed staff to notify the Building Department of the order immediately.
Why it matters: the six-month delay is a procedural tool the commission uses to try to arrange alternatives such as…
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