Uxbridge historic commission approves third‑story windows at 43 South Main with matching trim condition

The Uxbridge Historic District Commission approved an application to replace third‑story windows at 43 South Main Street, conditioning the approval on the new decorative trim matching the first and second‑story windows.

Speaker 1 introduced the application and said the commission had received photographs in advance. After discussion about whether existing decorative elements could be incorporated, Speaker 3 moved to approve the application “as that contingency,” and Speaker 1 seconded. Speaker 3 voiced the affirmative; Speaker 1 announced the application approved with conditions.

The commission specified that the third‑story window decorative trim must match the first‑ and second‑story trim and that “no substitution will be allowed without further UHDC approval,” a condition read into the motion by Speaker 1. Commissioners agreed the approval could be issued based on the submitted photos if the applicant did not appear in person.

Speaker 2 subsequently said they would abstain because the applicant was not present; Speaker 1 recorded one abstention and noted they would call the applicant the following day to discuss attendance and confirm expectations for the finished product: “I will be calling the app tomorr, to say, Where were you? We were expecting you to come.”

Next steps: the commission’s staff will notify the applicant of the conditional approval and the trim requirement. Any substitution to the approved trim will require a further application to the Uxbridge Historic District Commission.