Historical Commission

Government · Historical Commission

Historical Commission drops 57 Harding from inventory

Lexington's Historical Commission voted unanimously, "with regret," to drop 57 Harding Road from the town's historic inventory.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 21

Government · Historical Commission

Lexington historical panel imposes 21-month demolition delay

Lexington historical panel orders 21-month delay on Concord Avenue demolition. The commission voted 4-0 that a plan to tear down the first and second floors of a 1910 bungalow at 416 Concord Avenue, filed as a "partial demolition," was in fact a full demolition of the historic structure.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 16

Government · Historical Commission

Historical Commission approves Peacock Farm addition, delays Franklin Road demolition

Lexington Historical Commission delays a disputed teardown and clears a bulky Peacock Farm addition.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 19

Government · Historical Commission

Lexington Historical Commission Adds Former Parker School to Historic Inventory Over Objections

LEXINGTON -- June 17, 2026, Lexington Historical Commission adds the former Parker School to its historic inventory over affordable housing objections. The commission voted 4-0 with one abstention Wednesday night to add the 1920

Townbrief reporting · Jun 17

Government · Historical Commission

Lexington Historical Commission Continues Parker School Hearing Over Notice Dispute

LEXINGTON -- May 21, 2026, Lexington Historical Commission continues Parker School hearing after condo owners say they received no notice. At the May 21 remote meeting, the commission voted 4-0 to postpone its hearing

Townbrief reporting · May 21

Government · Historical Commission

Lexington Historical Commission Approves Trotting Horse Drive Addition Unanimously

LEXINGTON -- March 18, 2026, Lexington Historical Commission approves Peacock Farm addition and debates urgent historic school documentation. The commission voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a partial demolition and addition at 4 Trotting Horse Drive,

Townbrief reporting · Mar 18

Government · Historical Commission

Lexington Historical Commission continues 4 Trotting Horse Drive hearing over inconsistent drawings

LEXINGTON -- January 21, 2026, Lexington Historical Commission continues a Peacock Farm addition hearing and clashes with town administration over a stalled preservation award. The commission voted to continue the public hearing on a proposed

Townbrief reporting · Jan 21

Government · Historical Commission

Lexington Historical Commission Approves Additions at Two Historic Homes

Lexington Historical Commission clears additions at two historic homes and orders fresh inspection of a neglected property.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 20