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Commissioners press for clearer preservation staffing, more HDC support
Summary
At the June 27, 2024 joint CLG meeting, commissioners raised concerns about limited preservation staff coverage at HDC hearings, the loss of live staff input from coordinator Holly, and discussed training (Nikki's preservation certificate) and the potential need for a dedicated HDC administrator or additional preservation staff.
Commissioners at the June 27, 2024 joint Certified Local Government meeting said the Historic District Commission lacks consistent preservation staffing at public hearings and urged the town to consider adding dedicated preservation staff or an HDC administrator.
Multiple speakers described the loss of live staff expertise at HDC meetings as a material gap for commissioners. "Holly is such a great asset to us, especially me because I'm so new at this," one commissioner said, adding that not having Holly present at meetings removes the immediate history and detail the commission often relies on. Another…
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