Aug 3, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardHistoric Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes
The commission reviewed and approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for roof replacement materials at 115 E. Main Street, allowing aluminum sheet metal as a substitute for terra-cotta in non-visible areas. The board discussed ongoing updates to the local HPC ordinance, including future steps for National Registry approval and updating design guidelines. Additionally, the commission reached a consensus to proceed with planning a memorial wall to recognize historical elements of Downtown Thomaston. Administrative updates included notices about upcoming historic preservation training, the need to fill a commission vacancy, and the potential establishment of a local Sacred Places Rehabilitation Fund.