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Historic Preservation Commission reviews CLG agreement, awaits federal grant funds, and notes 309 East Fifth demolition approval
Summary
The Newton Historic Preservation Commission reviewed a five-year Certified Local Government (CLG) agreement, learned the city received a Historic Preservation Fund award (release of federal funds pending), and was updated that the City Commission approved demolition of 309 East Fifth following the HPC's earlier denial.
The Newton Historic Preservation Commission met July 7 and reviewed updates on the city's Certified Local Government (CLG) agreement, a state Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) award for a digital walking tour, and the status of a demolition request for 309 East Fifth.
Staff reported the CLG agreement, which allows the city to carry out certain state-preservation reviews, comes due about every five years; staff reviewed the agreement and said an appendix authorizing certain administrative approvals (for example, quick like-for-like roof replacements…
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