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Commissioners Urge Independent Review as National Grid Seeks Demolition for 10 New Wales Street
Summary
Commissioners and preservation advocates discussed a demolition application and minimum‑maintenance enforcement for 10 New Wales Street and condition concerns at 5 Campbell Street. The Historic District Commission delayed decisions and commissioners suggested independent preservation engineering review and outreach to other CLGs and preservation
The commission discussed ongoing minimum‑maintenance and demolition matters for two waterfront properties — 10 New Wales Street and 5 Campbell Street — and urged additional preservation-focused review after an engineering report from National Grid recommended demolition for one structure.
Angus (commissioner) summarized the recent HDC meeting and said National Grid’s structural engineer concluded the building at 10 New Wales Street was not restorable and recommended demolition. Angus said commissioners should review the meeting video for the company engineer’s remarks and that the HDC is seeking legal and preservation guidance.
Nut graf: Commissioners and local preservation…
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