HPC Mtg + News
Next meeting: Tuesday, January 15, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public. The HPC welcomes and encourages residents to come for an early consultation when considering an addition or renovation/changes to the exterior of their home....Planning Commission Mtg + News
Next meeting: Wednesday, January 2, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. The public is invited to attend. Building Permit Submission Deadline The deadline to submit a building permit application for approval by the Planning Commission and review by the Historic...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, December 18, 2018
Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Tuesday, December 18, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room I. OFFICIAL BUSINESS 7:30 p.m. 1.1 Approval of Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Minutes II. REVIEW SESSION 8:30 p.m. 2.1 Permit applications III. OLD...Historic Preservation Commission News
Next meeting: Tuesday, December 18, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public. The HPC welcomes and encourages residents to come for an early consultation when considering an addition or renovation/changes to the exterior of their home....Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, November 20, 2018
Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Tuesday, November 20, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room I. OFFICIAL BUSINESS 7:30 p.m. 1.1 Approval of Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Minutes II. REVIEW SESSION 8:30 p.m. 2.1 Application for sale of property...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 2018
[Town Minutes Archive] 20 September 2018 | Approved: 24 October 2018 Present: Bob Booher, Mimi Styles, Wendy Harris, Gail Littlefield and David Stopak. Resident Jane Seegal also attended. The meeting had been moved from Tuesday to Thursday due to scheduling conflicts...Historic Preservation Commission Mtg
Next meeting: Tuesday, November 20, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public.Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 2018
[Town Minutes Archive] 21 August 2018 | Approved: 23 October 2018 Members Present: Bob Booher, Gail Littlefield and Mimi Styles were present, as well as resident Robyn Renas. The meeting began at 7:30 pm. Approval of Agenda: The agenda was reviewed and approved, as...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes May 2018
[Town Minutes Archive] 15 May 2018 | Approved: 23 October 2018 Members Present: Bob Booher, Wendy Harris, Gail Littlefield, David Stopak, and Mimi Styles were present. Judy and Ed Mroczka appeared at 8 pm to discuss some changes to their project plans for 107 Grove...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes March 2018
[Town Minutes Archive] 20 March 2018 | Approved: 23 October 2018 Members Present: Bob Booher, Wendy Harris, Gail Littlefield and Mimi Styles were present, as well as resident, Ed Mroczka. Approval of Agenda: The agenda was reviewed and approved, as amended. Adoption...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, October 16, 2018
Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Rescheduled: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room I. OFFICIAL BUSINESS 7:30 p.m. 1.1 Approval of Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Minutes II. REVIEW SESSION 8:30 p.m....Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Next meeting: Tuesday, October 16, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public.MAHDC Washington Grove Tour – Sunday, October 21, 2018
UPDATE – 09.28.18 /The event will start at 2:00 pm in McCathran Hall with a seated presentation by Clare Lise Kelly, followed by the walking tour and an opportunity to see the interiors of a few homes. Important: We expect a good turnout from the “historic...Need Advice, Inspiration or Guidance for Your Home Restoration?
Take a look at issues of Old House Journal at the Town Office. Published since 1973, this magazine specializes in information about the restoration of old houses.Historic Preservation Commission News
Next meeting: Tuesday, September 18, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public. Looking For Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission Alternates Both the PC and HPC need a volunteer to serve as the Alternate. The Alternate...Have You Lived in Your Home for 40 Consecutive Years?
Have You Lived in Your Home for 40 Consecutive Years? If you have owned and lived in your home for 40 consecutive years, you may be eligible for a property tax credit. The assessment on your property must be $650,000 or less. Property Tax Credit for Elderly...Looking For Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission Alternates
Both the PC and HPC need a volunteer to serve as the Alternate. The Alternate participates in the meetings and votes when a full member is absent. The PC meets on the 1st Wed. of the month and the HPC meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. For more information contact...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes June 2018
[Town Minutes Archive] 19 June 2018 | Approved: 17 July 2018 DRAFT Present: Bob Booher, Mimi Styles, Wendy Harris and David Stopak. Darrell Anderson was welcomed as the new TC liaison. The meeting began at 7:30 p.m. Bob Booher took minutes. Approval of Agenda and...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, August 21, 2018
Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Tuesday, August 21, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room I. OFFICIAL BUSINESS 7:30 p.m. 1.1 Approval of Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Minutes II. REVIEW SESSION 8:00 p.m. 2.1 Application for sale of property...HPC – Seeking Volunteers to Open Their Homes…
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Next meeting: Tuesday, August 22, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public. Seeking Volunteers to Open Their Homes… The Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions (MAHDC) has...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes April 2018
[Town Minutes Archive] 11 April 2018 | Approved: 15 May 2018 Present: Bob Booher, Mimi Styles, Wendy Harris and David Stopak. The meeting began at 7:30 p.m. Bob Booher took minutes. Approval of Agenda and Adoption of Minutes Note the meeting was moved forward from the...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes February 2018
[Town Minutes Archive] 20 February 2018 | Approved: 20 March 2018 Present: Bob Booher, Mimi Styles, Wendy Harris and David Stopak. Councilor John Compton was present as Town Council Liaison and Pat Patula attended to present the Annual Archive Report. The meeting...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, July 17, 2018
Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Tuesday, July 17, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room I. OFFICIAL BUSINESS 7:30 p.m. 1.1 Approval of Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Minutes II. REVIEW SESSION 8:00 p.m. 2.1 127 Grove Avenue III. OLD BUSINESS 9:00...Historic Preservation Commission News
Next meeting: Tuesday, July 17, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public. What Makes Your Washington Grove Home Special? The Historic Preservation Commission seeks input from residents, past and present, about their Washington Grove...Looking For PC & HPC Alternates
Looking For A Planning Commission Alternate Interested in getting more involved in Town affairs? The Planning Commission needs a volunteer to serve as the Alternate. The Alternate participates in the PC meetings (1st Wednesday of the month) and votes when a full...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, June 19, 2018
Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Tuesday, June 19, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room I. OFFICIAL BUSINESS 7:30 p.m. 1.1 Approval of Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Minutes II. REVIEW SESSION 8:00 p.m. III. OLD BUSINESS 9:00 p.m. Selective review...What is the House Files Project?
The Town has a file folder for every house in Town going back many years. The file contains all the information the Planning Commission has on each house, generally a collection of building permits. When the House Files project began in 2014, it was to summarize...Town Council Meeting Agenda, May 12, 2018
Regular Meeting of the Town Council Saturday, May 12, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Call to Order Benediction – Craig English Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes from May 2017 State of the Town Report: Mayor Joli McCathran Planning Commission...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, May 15, 2018
Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Wednesday, May 15, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room I. OFFICIAL BUSINESS 7:30 p.m. 1.1 Approval of Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Minutes II. REVIEW SESSION 8:00 p.m. 1.1 III. OLD BUSINESS 9:00 p.m. Selective...From The Mayor
Governor Larry Hogan visiting with Town officials on April 13, 2018. Scott Hancock, Executive Director of the Maryland Municipal League, is on the far left. Governor Larry Hogan accepted my invitation to visit Washington Grove. While here, he presented the Town with a...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, April 11, 2018
Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Tuesday, April 11, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room I. OFFICIAL BUSINESS 7:30 p.m. 1.1 Approval of Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Minutes II. REVIEW SESSION 8:00 p.m. 1.1 334 Ridge Road III. OLD BUSINESS 9:00...Joint Meeting: Planning Commission, Town Council, Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, April 4, 2018
Joint Meeting, 7:00 PM Planning Commission, Town Council, Historic Preservation Commission This meeting will take place at the recommended site for the location of the proposed Dog Park by the Dog Park Work Group. Meet in the Maple Lake parking lot. This meeting is...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 2018
[Town Minutes Archive] 16 January 2018 | Approved: 20 February 2018 Members Present: Bob Booher, Wendy Harris, Gail Littlefield and Mimi Styles, along with John Compton, Town Council Liaison. Also in attendance were Marco Mendez, Maria Ortis, owner of 123 Washington...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, March 20, 2018
Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Tuesday, March 20, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room I. OFFICIAL BUSINESS 7:30 p.m. 1.1 Approval of Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Minutes II. REVIEW SESSION 8:00 p.m. 1.1 123 107 Grove Ave – Mrozcka III....TC,PC & HPC Joint Meeting Agenda, February 26, 2018
Town of Washington Grove Joint Meeting Monday, February 26, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Call to Order Approval of the Agenda Sale of Surplus Land Ordinance(s) Multi-family Dwelling Units Accessory Building Dwelling Units Room Rental Registration and...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, February 20, 2018
Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Tuesday, February 20, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room I. OFFICIAL BUSINESS 7:30 p.m. 1.1 Approval of Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Minutes II. REVIEW SESSION 8:00 p.m. 1.1 123 Washington Grove Lane III. OLD...HPC News & WG Historic District Nomination
Next meeting: Tuesday, February 20, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public. A NEW AND IMPROVED HISTORIC DISTRICT NOMINATION FOR WASHINGTON GROVE By Wendy E. Harris Historic Preservation Commission For the past few months, the HPC (in...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes December 2017
[Town Minutes Archive] 19 December 2017 | Approved: 16 January 2018 Present: Bob Booher, Mimi Styles, Gail Littlefield, Wendy Harris and David Stopak. Councilor John Compton was not present as Town Council Liaison. The meeting began at 7:30 p.m. Bob Booher took...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes November 2017
Members Present: Bob Booher, Wendy Harris, Gail Littlefield, David Stopak and Mimi Styles. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm. Approval of Agenda: The agenda was reviewed and approved, as amended. Adoption of Minutes: The minutes from the meeting of October...Historic Preservation Commission News
Next meeting: Tuesday, December 19, 2017; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public.HPC Meeting Schedule Change
The HPC has changed their scheduled monthly meeting from Tuesday Nov. 21st to Tuesday Nov. 28th.Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, September 19, 2017
Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Tuesday, September 19, 2017 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room I. OFFICIAL BUSINESS 7:30 p.m. 1.1 Approval of Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Minutes II. REVIEW SESSION 8:00 p.m. III. OLD BUSINESS 9:00 p.m. Selective...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes July 2017
[Town Minutes Archive] 18 July 2017 | Approved: 15 August 2017 Members Present: Bob Booher, Wendy Harris, Gail Littlefield and David Stopak, along with John Compton, Town Council Liaison. Also in attendance (7:50 pm) was Dave Cosson, Emergency Preparedness Committee....Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, Ausust 15, 2017
Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Tuesday, August 15, 2017 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room I. OFFICIAL BUSINESS 7:30 p.m. 1.1 Approval of Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Minutes II. REVIEW SESSION 8:00 p.m. III. OLD BUSINESS 9:00 p.m. Selective...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes June 2017
[Town Minutes Archive] 20 June 2017 | Approved: 18 July 2017 Members Present: Bob Booher, Wendy Harris, Gail Littlefield, David Stopak, Mimi Styles, and John Compton. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm. Approval of Agenda: The agenda was reviewed and approved,...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, July 18, 2017
Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Tuesday, July 18, 2017 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room I. OFFICIAL BUSINESS 7:30 p.m. 1.1 Approval of Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Minutes II. REVIEW SESSION 8:00 p.m. III. OLD BUSINESS 9:00 p.m. Selective review...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes May 2017
[Town Minutes Archive] 16 May 2017 | Approved: 20 June 2017 Members Present: Bob Booher, Wendy Harris, Gail Littlefield, David Stopak and Mimi Styles, along with Mayor Joli McCathran, Pat Klein, Joan Mahaffey Georgette Cole and Audrey Maskery. The meeting was called...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes April 2017
[Town Minutes Archive] 18 April 2017 | Approved: 16 May 2017 Members Present: Bob Booher, Wendy Harris, Gail Littlefield, David Stopak and Mimi Styles, along with Georgette Cole, Town Council Liaison, and Cynthia Werts. Also in attendance was Taunton Paine, Town...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, June 20, 2017
Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Tuesday, June 20, 2017 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room I. OFFICIAL BUSINESS 7:30 p.m. 1.1 Approval of Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Minutes II. REVIEW SESSION 8:00 p.m. III. OLD BUSINESS 9:00 p.m. Selective review...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, May 16, 2017
Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Tuesday, May 16, 2017 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room I. OFFICIAL BUSINESS 7:30 p.m. 1.1 Approval of Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Minutes II. REVIEW SESSION 8:00 p.m. III. OLD BUSINESS 9:00 p.m. Selective review...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes March 2017
[Town Minutes Archive] 21 March 2017 | Approved: 18 April 2017 Members Present: Bob Booher, Wendy Harris, Gail Littlefield and David Stopak, along with Georgette Cole, Town Council Liaison, and Cynthia Werts. Also in attendance was Sandy Klingenberg, Town resident....Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, April 18, 2017
Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Tuesday, April 18, 2017 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room I. OFFICIAL BUSINESS 7:30 p.m. 1.1 Approval of Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Minutes II. REVIEW SESSION 8:00 p.m. III. OLD BUSINESS 9:00 p.m. Selective...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes February 2017
[Town Minutes Archive] 21 February 2017 | Approved: 21 March 2017 Members Present: Bob Booher, Wendy Harris, Gail Littlefield, David Stopak and Mimi Styles, along with Georgette Cole, Town Council Liaison, and Cynthia Werts. Also in attendance were the following Town...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 2017
[Town Minutes Archive] 17 January 2017 | Approved: 21 February 2017 Members Present: Wendy Harris, Gail Littlefield, David Stopak and Mimi Styles, along with Georgette Cole, Town Council Liaison, and Cynthia Werts. Bud & Carolyn O’Connor and Taunton Paine,...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, March 21, 2017
Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Tuesday, March 21, 2017 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room I. OFFICIAL BUSINESS 7:30 p.m. 1.1 Approval of Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Minutes II. REVIEW SESSION 8:00 p.m. III. OLD BUSINESS 9:00 p.m. Selective...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes December 2016
[Minutes Archive] 20 December 2016 | Approved: 17 January 2017 Members Present: Bob Booher, Gail Littlefield, David Stopak and Mimi Styles, along with Georgette Cole, Town Council Liaison, and Cynthia Werts. Bud O’Connor, Town resident, was also present. The meeting...Town of Washington Grove Joint Meeting Agenda, January 30, 2017
Joint Meeting of the Town Council, Planning Commisson, Historic Planning Comission Monday, January 30, 2017 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room Call To Order Announcement of Meeting Being Taped Approval of the Agenda Permanent Easements Master Plan Woods...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes November 2016
[Minutes Archive] 15 November 2016 | Approved: 20 December 2016 Members Present: Bob Booher, Wendy Harris, Gail Littlefield and Mimi Styles, along with Georgette Cole, Town Council Liaison, and Cynthia Werts, Town resident. Michele Potter, a Board member from the...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 2016
[Minutes Archive] 18 October 2016 | Approved: 15 November 2016 Members Present: Wendy Harris, Gail Littlefield, David Stopak and Mimi Styles, along with Georgette Cole, Town Council Liaison, and Cynthia Werts, Town resident. Bob Booher was out of town, however, he...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 2016
[Minutes Archive] 20 September 2016 | Approved: 18 October 2016 Members Present: Bob Booher, Wendy Harris, Gail Littlefield, David Stopak and Mimi Styles, along with Georgette Cole, Town Council Liaison, and Cynthia Werts, Town resident. In addition, Ann Briggs, Town...Policy for Public Appearances During Council and Commission Meetings
At the Town Council meeting on August 8, 2016, the Council implemented a five-minute limit for public appearances during meetings of the Town Council, Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission, and during the Annual Town Meeting. If a member of the...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 2016
[Minutes Archive] 16 August 2016 | Approved: 20 September 2016 Members Present: Bob Booher, David Stopak and Mimi Styles, along with Georgette Cole, Town Council Liaison, and Cynthia Werts, Town resident. The meeting was called to order at 7:40pm. Approval of Agenda:...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, September 20, 2016
Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Tuesday, September 20, 2016 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room I. OFFICIAL BUSINESS 7:30 p.m. 1.1 Approval of Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Minutes II. REVIEW SESSION 8:00 p.m. 2.1 O’Connor Easement III. OLD...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes June 2016
[Minutes Archive] 21 June 2016 | Approved: 19 July 2016 Members Present: Bob Booher, Wendy Harris, Gail Littlefield, David Stopak and Mimi Styles, along with Georgette Cole, Town Council Liaison, and Cynthia Werts, Town resident. In addition, Meredith Horan, Town...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes May 2016
[Minutes Archive] 17 May 2016 | Approved: 21 June 2016 Members Present: Bob Booher, Wendy Harris, Gail Littlefield, Dave Stopak and Mimi Styles. Cynthia Werts and Pat Patula, Town Archivist, were also in attendance. Ralph Hurst was present for the Review Session. The...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda, June 21, 2016
Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Tuesday, June 21, 2016 | 7:30 p.m. | McCathran Hall Council Room I. OFFICIAL BUSINESS 7:30 p.m. 1.1 Approval of Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Minutes II. REVIEW SESSION 8:00 p.m. 2.1 Projects III. OLD BUSINESS 9:00 p.m....Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes April 2016
[Minutes Archive] 19 April 2016 | Approved: 17 May 2016 Members Present: Bob Booher, Wendy Harris, Gail Littlefield, Dave Stopak and Mimi Styles, along with Georgette Cole, Town Council Liaison, and Cynthia Werts, Town resident. The meeting was called to order at...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes March 2016
[Minutes Archive] 15 March 2016 | Approved: 19 April 2016 Members Present: Bob Booher, Wendy Harris, Gail Littlefield and Mimi Styles, along with Georgette Cole, Town Council Liaison, and Cynthia Werts, Town resident. Also in attendance were Maia & Larry Good (3...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes February 2016
[Minutes Archive] 18 February 2016 | Approved: 15 March 2016 Members Present: Bob Booher, Wendy Harris, Gail Littlefield, David Stopak and Mimi Styles, along with Georgette Cole, Town Council Liaison, and Cynthia Werts, Town resident. The meeting was called to order...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 2016
[Minutes Archive] 19 January 2016 | Approved: 18 February 2016 Members Present: Bob Booher, Wendy Harris, David Stopak and Mimi Styles, along with Georgette Cole, Town Council Liaison, Cynthia Werts, Town resident, Ken McCathran and Marilynn Frey, members of the...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes December 2015
[Minutes Archive] 15 December 2015 | Approved: 19 January 2016 Members Present: Bob Booher, Wendy Harris, David Stopak and Mimi Styles. Georgette Cole, Town Council Liaison, and Cynthia Werts, Town resident, were also present. Maggie Range (#8 The Circle) was present...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes November 2015
[Minutes Archive] 17 November 2015 | Approved: 15 December 2015 Members Present: Bob Booher, Gail Littlefield, David Stopak and Mimi Styles. Georgette Cole, Town Council Liaison, and Cynthia Werts, Town resident, were also present. The meeting was called to order at...Make Your Home’s Original Windows More Efficient
As we end our series about windows, we offer some easy, low-cost suggestions to make your home’s original windows more energy efficient. Caulk around the window opening on the exterior. Caulk around the window trim on the inside. Add weather stripping to the...Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 2015
[Minutes Archive] 20 October 2015 | Approved: 17 November 2015 Members Present: Bob Booher, Wendy Harris, Gail Littlefield and David Stopak. Georgette Cole, Town Council Liaison, and Cynthia Werts, Town resident, were also present, along with Jay Wang & Ying Chen...Historic Preservation News: Storm Windows
Historic Preservation Commission News… Next meeting: Tuesday, December 15, 2015; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public. Storm Windows cont’d… Storm windows are often presented as options for weatherizing original windows. Will...Historic Preservation: Replacement Windows
How do I know if I should replace or rehabilitate my windows? I’ve seen the case made for and against the restoration of original windows. This is a question that many owners of older homes face. Something to keep in mind – not everything you read about...Historic Preservation: Myths & Facts About Old & New Windows
Should I really believe the hype about replacement windows being better than older original ones? No. If your existing windows are wood and were made before the 1940’s, they can perform just as well, if not better. Myth #1: Replacement Windows Will Save You...Historic Preservation: Windows, continued
Reason #3: Old Windows Can Be Repaired Traditional windows are made from individual parts. Each piece – the rails, stiles, muntins, stops, sill, stool, jamb, etc. – can be individually repaired or replaced in kind. Vinyl, aluminum, fiberglass, and...Historic Preservation: Thinking about Windows…
Last month, we started to share some of the wealth of information about windows that can be found on the National Trust for Historic Preservation website. We continue this month to examine why original windows are worth saving. Reason #1: Old Windows are Built with...2015 Outstanding Renovation Award
Did you know? As it has done for the last eleven years, in anticipation of the Town’s Annual Meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission considered recent house renovations and identified a recipient for its Outstanding Renovation Award. This year, we were pleased...Thinking About Windows
Last month, we started to share some of the wealth of information about windows that can be found on the National Trust for Historic Preservation website. We continue this month to examine why original windows are worth saving. Reason #1: Old Windows are Built with...Suzich Family Receives Outstanding Renovation Award
Did you know? As it has done for the last eleven years, in anticipation of the Town’s Annual Meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission considered recent house renovations and identified a recipient for its Outstanding Renovation Award. This year, we were pleased...
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