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Historical Commission moves preservation plan to final stage

Scituate Historical Commission advances preservation plan and cemetery protection. The commission moved its Heritage Strategies preservation plan to final-draft stage, with Chair Doug Smith completing edits and a public information session planned for late October. The commission also advanced

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Government · Historical Commission

Historical Commission Delays Demolition of 28 Maple Avenue

Scituate Historical Commission unanimously blocks demolition of 28 Maple Avenue for 12 months starting June 18, 2026. The commission, voting 4-0 after a June 5 site visit, designated the property as "Preferably Preserved." Property owner Jonathan Dauphinee will be notified within seven days. The

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Government · Historical Commission

Historical Commission authorizes preservation awards program

Scituate Historical Commission launches preservation awards initiative. The panel unanimously approved March minutes and authorized a new Preservation Awards program to recognize owners of restored historic homes and buildings in town. The application deadline is June 1, with awards ceremony

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