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Historic commission approves front‑door replacement after owner cites forced entry damage

Springfield Historic Commission · November 12, 2025
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Homeowner Joseph Bernardo presented photos showing a cracked historic front door he said was damaged during a forcible entry; commissioners voted to allow a like‑for‑like replacement with the condition that any change of model or visible design return to the commission.

At a public hearing the owner of 3011 Street, Joseph Bernardo, said the property’s original front door was cracked during a forcible entry before he purchased the house and asked the commission to approve a replacement door that he says matches the period and the door’s dimensions.

Bernardo told the commission he selected a door that preserves the…

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