Commission Finds Adverse Historical Impact at Washington Street Site
The Winchester Historical Commission reviewed three residential projects and voted on their historical impact. Vice Chair Michelle McCarthy led a unanimous vote finding that a proposed project at 540-542 Washington Street would adversely affect the town's historical resources.
HISTORICAL COMMISSION - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE · Meeting of February 25, 2026
WINCHESTER — The Winchester Historical Commission reviewed three residential projects and voted on their historical impact. Vice Chair Michelle McCarthy led a unanimous vote finding that a proposed project at 540-542 Washington Street would adversely affect the town's historical resources. The Commission voted unanimously to find no negative historical impact from a demolition and reconstruction at 233 High Street, and voted 5-2 to find no negative historical impact from a two-family addition at 25 Manchester Road.
The Commission also voted 6-1 to lift a 12-month demolition delay on 67-69 Hemingway, contingent on applicant construction in substantial accordance with revised plans including preservation of the northerly side.
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Source: the HISTORICAL COMMISSION - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE meeting of February 25, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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