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National Grid says 10 New Wales Street is unsafe; HDC defers to demolition application and town counsel
Summary
National Grid attorneys and a structural engineer told the Nantucket Historic District Commission that 10 New Wales Street is structurally unsafe and likely requires demolition. The commission voted to hold its minimum-maintenance review pending receipt of a formal demolition application and an opinion from town counsel.
National Grid attorneys and their structural engineer told the Nantucket Historic District Commission on Jan. 14 that the brick building at 10 New Wales Street is in very poor condition and likely should be demolished.
The HDC voted to hold its minimum-maintenance review and await a formal demolition application and advice from town counsel before taking action.
The applicant's attorney, Arthur Reed, said the building dates from about 1927 and “is unquestionably in a very poor condition” and cited a fire department letter recommending demolition. Structural engineer Peter Reynolds of Mackenzie Engineering described porous, weathered brick, powdery mortar…
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