Cambridge Historical Commission monthly meeting on 10/4… Success!

This was a public hearing of the Cambridge Historical Commission (CHC) to review application by JAS to alter designated property (case L-85/Case2094: 424-430 Windsor St former Immaculate Conception Lithuanian Church), under the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40C and Ch. 2.78 of the Code of the City of Cambridge.
Thank you for those who attended. It works, you made a difference. The CHC voted to uphold the Landmark Designation study. Thanks go to Tim Toomey for lending his support with a letter to the CHC in favor of the Landmark Designation study. However, Just-A-Start is attempting to continue work during the study by seeking a variance on the roof and other external alterations. This request was postponed until the next meeting of the CHC on 11/1.

We absolutely object to any alteration while the study is in progress. The very reason to have a (1 year) study is because it is recognized that it takes at least that long to make any determination. Moreover, in the past two CHC meetings the roof was probably the most talked about historical trait of the building, a truly unique feature. JAS should not even consider that request, but they do. Our job is not done. Mark your calendars now and please attend this important meeting on 11/1 at 6:00 PM.