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Commission defers shed replacement at Lockwood; homeowner absent, structure already installed

South Dennis Historic District Commission · August 19, 2026

Summary

A shed at 26 Lockwood appears to have been installed without a Certificate of Appropriateness. The commission delayed action and requested the homeowner or contractor appear next month to explain the out‑of‑sequence work.

The South Dennis Historic District Commission learned on Aug. 19 that a shed at 26 Lockwood appears to have been installed already without prior approval. The chair reported the site inspection findings and said the applicant was not present.

The commission agreed that the property owner or a contractor should appear before the panel to explain why the work was done before receiving a Certificate of Appropriateness. A motion to continue the item to the next meeting carried by voice vote.

What happens next: staff will contact the homeowner to request attendance at the next commission meeting. The commission noted the matter as a procedural concern and requested the owner explain the circumstances in person.

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