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The Holyoke Historical Commission voted Jan. 13 to write a letter of support for Open Square’s planned conversion of one building in its complex into about 80 housing units.
Brian Lehi, a consultant with Epsilon Associates, told the commission that the project team is converting “one building of the complex … roughly 80 units of housing out of one building in the complex,” and that the scope of work has not changed since the last time the commission reviewed the project.
Commissioners moved and seconded a motion to write a letter of support and approved it by roll call. Olivia (surname in record: Mazel) seconded the motion and the roll call recorded votes in favor from Olivia Mazel, Joseph Mazzola and Vice Chair Zayisha Robert. No abstentions were recorded.
The commission did not request additional materials for this item and agreed to issue the letter of support.
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