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Cambridge HPC re‑elects chair and vice chair; Hearn Building informal review postponed
Summary
The commission voted to re‑elect Tim Crosby as chair and Janice Olshesky as vice chair (nominees abstained), received a Recognition Committee update and postponed the developer’s informal Hearn Building review at the developer’s request.
At its Jan. 21 meeting the Cambridge Historic Preservation Commission voted to re‑elect Tim Crosby as chair and Janice Olshesky as vice chair. Commissioner Jeanette Pawlek nominated the incumbents and Commissioner Joel Leifer seconded the nomination; the motion passed 4–0 with the nominees abstaining.
Members of the commission’s Recognition Committee provided an update on their activities during a brief presentation; the minutes note committee members reported on ongoing work but do not record additional action or recommendations.
The developer’s requested second informal review of the Hearn Building was postponed at the developer’s request. Chair Tim Crosby reiterated the commission’s directive as set out in the City of Cambridge Unified Development Code and the 2018 Cambridge Historic District Design Guidelines when discussing the item.
No votes were recorded on the Hearn Building item; the developer will return at a later date by request.
