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HDC forms subcommittee for window-and-door policy update; members say commission received CLG lead grant
Summary
The commission appointed a three-member subcommittee to revise the window-and-door replacement policy and reported receiving a CLG grant to develop guidance on lead abatement and preserving historic features under new state lead laws; commissioners discussed timing and outreach.
The Newport Historic District Commission moved to establish a subcommittee to revise its window-and-door replacement policy to improve efficiency and consolidate guidance. Chair (speaker 3) named Commissioners Goddard, Balla and Moran to the subcommittee; the motion carried by voice vote.
A commissioner (speaker 1) reported that the commission has received a CLG (Certified Local Government) grant to develop guidance on lead-abatement and preservation in light of Rhode Island's new lead laws, which will require compliance beginning in October. "I believe that we have received the grant, which is great," the speaker said, adding that the grant work will involve collaboration and future meetings where commission members can weigh in. Commissioners discussed that the grant is intended to help landlords and homeowners navigate compliance while preserving historic features.
The subcommittee will draft revisions and return a proposed policy update to the full commission at a future meeting.
