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Commission approves demolition at 9 Pebbles Lane, schedules site visit for 5 Reed Street
Summary
The Kingston Historical Commission voted unanimously on May 19, 2026, that 9 Pebbles Lane does not meet criteria for historical significance and approved demolition; commissioners also agreed to arrange a site visit to assess salvage opportunities at 5 Reed Street, which suffered fire damage.
The Kingston Historical Commission voted unanimously on May 19, 2026, to approve a demolition permit for 9 Pebbles Lane after concluding the existing structure lacks architectural or historical significance and is not associated with a historic person or event.
Lynne Carreiro moved that 9 Pebbles Lane does not meet the commission's criteria for historic significance and that demolition should be approved; Ken Brack seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Separately, members discussed 5 Reed Street, a house built in 1780 that sustained fire damage. The minutes state the owners indicated a willingness to meet with commission members to determine whether portions of the structure could be salvaged. The commission agreed to arrange a site visit and to review the demolition permit at the next meeting.
The commission did not identify architectural significance, period style, or an association with a notable architect or historic figure for 9 Pebbles Lane in its review. The commission recorded that it will revisit 5 Reed Street after a site visit scheduled to be arranged with the owners.
