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Residents urge historic-designation overlay downtown, conservation easement and reopening senior facility

Stanley Town Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary

During public comment, three residents urged the council to adopt a downtown historic-designation overlay, consider a conservation easement for town-owned land and reopen the community building for seniors.

Three residents used the public-comment period at the Jan. 13 meeting to press the council on long-term preservation and services.

Jeff Painter of 116 Ethel Drive urged the council to establish a historic-designation overlay for Stanley’s downtown, calling it "a key to unlocking economic potential while preserving the town's heritage." He said downtown buildings from 1903 could be adaptively reused—retail or restaurants downstairs with lofts…

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