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Commission expresses concern after limited salvage from 121 South Street barn; invites architect for update
Summary
Commissioners said only a small number of timbers were salvaged from the demolished 121 South Street barn and agreed to invite architect Tom Howard to the next meeting for a demolition synopsis and file documentation.
Commission members raised concerns after learning that the historic barn at 121 South Street had been taken down with only a few timbers salvaged.
Chair Diane Rochelle and other members described the outcome as disappointing. Rochelle said the property was "taken down totally" and that the file contained only "about 6 timbers" representing salvageable material. Commissioners asked staff to seek a written summary of the demolition from architect Tom Howard and to invite him to the next meeting so the commission can document what happened for its file.
Commissioners noted the value of a complete demolition synopsis and photographic documentation for the commission record; Tim Scannell volunteered to follow up and obtain any available photos and an account of why more salvage was not possible. The commission agreed to request a formal write-up from the architect and include it in the historical commission file.
