Historical Commission designates 623 parcels for protection
Orleans Historical Commission designates 623 historic properties for protection. The Commission voted unanimously to establish a comprehensive inventory of 623 parcels under the town's demolition delay bylaw, comprising 443 properties with Form B documentation and 180 newly designated significant
Historical Commission · Meeting of May 6, 2026
Orleans Historical Commission designates 623 historic properties for protection. The Commission voted unanimously to establish a comprehensive inventory of 623 parcels under the town's demolition delay bylaw, comprising 443 properties with Form B documentation and 180 newly designated significant buildings, including 28 post-World War II properties identified as contributing to the town's sense of place. In a separate action at a public hearing on 8 Kescayogansett Road, the Commission voted 3-1 to determine the property's portions are not preferably preserved, though it noted appreciation for efforts to retain a historic dining room; member Thaddeus Herrick dissented.
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Source: the Historical Commission meeting of May 6, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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