Commission lifts two demolition delays on Watertown properties
Watertown Historical Commission unanimously lifted two demolition delays on major Watertown developments.
Historical Commission · Meeting of May 14, 2026
Watertown Historical Commission unanimously lifted two demolition delays on major Watertown developments. Chair Elise Loukas and the four-member commission cleared projects at 18-20 Washburn St. and 45 Mt. Auburn St.
The Washburn Street approval requires relocation and restoration of a historic house styled after neighboring Otis Houses, with developer collaboration on historic colors and deferral until permits issue. The Mt. Auburn approval permits demolition of an 1895 Queen Anne contingent on historic documentation, interpretive panels, a $20,000 relocation incentive, and Site Plan Review permits.
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Source: the Historical Commission meeting of May 14, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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