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Historical commission approves revised preservation restriction for 33 Meryl Street

Newburyport Historical Commission · February 4, 2026
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Summary

The Newburyport Historical Commission approved a revised preservation restriction for 33 Meryl Street incorporating updates requested by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Commissioners voted in favor during the Jan. 22 meeting.

The Newburyport Historical Commission on Jan. 22 voted to approve a revised preservation restriction (PR) for 33 Meryl Street that incorporated updates suggested by the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC).

Commissioner Glenn Richards moved to approve the updated PR; commissioners recorded affirmative votes from Andrew Bernhardt, Scott Clark, Alan, Glenn Richards, Chris Hartell and the commission chair. With those votes the motion carried and the commission approved the PR as presented.

Commission staff noted the PR had been reviewed by MHC and that the commission’s action reflects agreement with the changes recommended. The commission did not record amendments to the PR at the meeting; staff will proceed with follow-up steps to finalize the document and coordinate with MHC.