Historical Commission

C OM MI SS IO N ME M BE RS Diane Long, Chair Janet Theerman, Vice-Chair Erika Helnarski, Clerk Vanessa Andre Donald Northway Ana Santos Restivo Steven Taylor Kristen Gutierrez Livoti, Alternate HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEETING C ON T A CT AGENDA • Address: City Hall, 455 Main Street, Room 404, Worcester, MA 01608 October 23, 2025 – 5:30 pm – Worcester City Hall, Levi • Hours: M to F, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Lincoln Chamber, 3rd Floor, Room 309, 455 Main Street • Phone: (508) 799-1400 x31440 • Email: planning@worcesterma.gov This Historical Commission meeting will be held in-person at the date, • Website: www.worcesterma.gov/planning- time and location listed above. Meeting attendees will additionally have options to participate remotely by joining online or by phone: regulatory The Historical Commission is committed to ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to all. • Use the following link to join the meeting via computer Should you require interpretation, auxiliary aids, https://worcesterma.zoomgov.com/j/1604873519 services, written materials in other formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, • Call 1-669-254-5252 (Access Code: 160 487 3519) please contact the Planning Division a minimum of 2 business days in advance of the scheduled meeting. Note: If technological problems interrupt the virtual meeting Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y component, the meeting will continue in-person. otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. ‫ﺗﺘﻮﻓﺮ اﻟﺘﺮﺟﻤﺔ اﻟﻔﻮرﯾﺔ وﻏﯿﺮھﺎ ﻣﻦ وﺳﺎﺋﻞ اﻟﺘﯿﺴﯿﺮ ﻋﻨﺪ اﻟﻄﻠﺐ اﻟﻤﺴﺒﻖ‬ Application materials may be viewed by appointment with the Planning Division, City Hall, 455 Main Street, Room 404, Worcester, MA 01608, अनवु ◌ाद र अ6य आवसह अ'-म अनरोधपचत ◌ु उपल5ध हु6छ। between 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Interpretação e outras adaptações estão disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. For more information concerning this meeting, please contact the Planning Division by email at planning@worcesterma.gov or phone at Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. (508) 799-1400 x31440. Please send written comments, requests for reasonable accommodation, or requests for language interpretation 2 Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da hɔ ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. business days or more in advance of the meeting. Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo Las solicitudes de intérpretes para personas con dominio limitado del yêu cầu trước. inglés deben hacerse a más tardar 2 días hábiles antes de la reunión. Para DI V IS IO N S TA F F obtener más información en relación con esta reunión o enviar Michelle Smith, Assistant Chief Development Officer comentarios o preguntas por escrito antes de la reunión, contacte a: Victor Panak, Chief Planner planning@worcesterma.gov or (508) 799-1400 x31440. Michelle Johnstone, Sr. Preservation Planner Eric Flint, Conservation Planner Call to Order – 5:30 pm Rose Russell, Senior Planner New Business Joseph Trebilcock, Addressing Coordinator Certificate of Non-Applicability Olivia Houle, Planning Analyst Amy Beth Laythe, Planning Analyst 1. 42 Fruit Street (02-040-00146) – CNA-25-15 Mattie VandenBoom, Planning Analyst Petitioner: Ana Santos Restivo Jorjette Lewis-Tyndale, Administrative Assistant Year Built: 1890 Historic Status: MACRIS listed, State Register of Historic U P CO MI N G M EE TI N GS Places, Elm Park Neighborhood Local November 6, 2025 Historic District, FKA A.L. Banister November 20, 2025 House December 4, 2025 Petition Purpose: Repair damaged siding December 18, 2025 January 8, 2026 January 22, 2026 February 5, 2026 1  2. 101 Merrick Street (02-048-00046) – CNA-25-16 Petitioner: Jose Nugra o/b/o Michael Kermani Year Built: 1895 Historic Status: MACRIS listed, State Register of Historic Places, Elm Park Neighborhood Local Historic District, FKA William H. Burns–Granville M. Stoddard House Petition Purpose: Replace roof Building Demolition Delay Waiver 3. 30 Edward Street (01-029-00001) – BDDW-25-43 Petitioner: Cristian Midence o/b/o Jeremiah’s Inn Year Built: 1873 Historic Status: MACRIS listed, FKA Edwin Brown House Petition Purpose: Replace rear porch structure with new enclosed fire escape (new roof, walls, siding, windows, door etc.) Enlarge some windows Install ramp 4. 84 Burncoat Street (22-024-00004) – BDDW-25-46 Petitioner: Christopher Gamache o/b/o Joseph Black Year Built: 1894 Historic Status: MACRIS listed, FKA Arthur Evans House Petition Purpose: Replace three-season porch Certificate of Appropriateness & Building Demolition Delay Waiver 5. 75 William Street (02-048-00092) – COA-25-25 Petitioner: Scott Doughman o/b/o Boniswa Sundai Year Built: 1921 Historic Status: MACRIS listed, State Register of Historic Places, National Register of Historic Places (district & MRA), Elm Park Neighborhood Local Historic District, FKA Ida Mason House Petition Purpose: Replace windows Other Business A. Policies & procedures. B. Invitation from City of Worcester to comment on projects at 15 Marsh Avenue and 35 Winfield Street (Section 106). C. Commission officer elections. Approval of Minutes August 28, 2025; September 4, 2025; September 18, 2025; October 9, 2025 Adjourn 2