Historical Commission designates six of eight properties for preservation.
Wellesley Historical Commission votes to designate six properties for year-long demolition protection. The commission, led by Michael Racette, selected six of eight properties as Preferably Preserved in August 10 hearings. The 22 Standish Road designation passed 6-0; the others passed unanimously.
Historical Commission · Meeting of August 10, 2026
Wellesley Historical Commission votes to designate six properties for year-long demolition protection. The commission, led by Michael Racette, selected six of eight properties as Preferably Preserved in August 10 hearings. The 22 Standish Road designation passed 6-0; the others passed unanimously.
The commission denied protection to 42 Pine Plain Road (5-2, with McNally and Hempel dissenting) and 16 Willow Road (7-0). It approved a waiver for 14 Heckle Street with conditions on roof and sidelighting modifications.
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Source: the Historical Commission meeting of August 10, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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