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Westport Historical Commission approves demolition permit for non‑significant garage at 790 Sodom Road
Summary
After an on‑site review and photos, the commission found the two‑bay garage at 790 Sodom Road not historically significant and approved a demolition permit by roll call vote.
The Westport Historical Commission voted on May 13 to allow the demolition of a two‑bay garage at 790 Sodom Road owned by Richard and Mary Lou Thibodeaux, finding the structure not historically significant.
Commissioners reported on a site visit and photographs reviewed by members and an on‑site reviewer who described the building as a small garage or shed with some reused timbers and no features of architectural or historic significance. One reviewer noted there were a few old timbers and a sassafras log reused as a structural element but said the building was not a historically significant structure attached to any older barn that remains.
A commissioner moved to accept the recommendation to allow demolition; the motion was seconded and approved by roll call. The commission directed staff to proceed with the separate demolition permit process through the building department and to post the required permit form and contact information on the town website.
The commission recorded the motion as approved and noted that the owners will apply separately for the town’s demolition permit paperwork.
