Historical Commission denies demolition application for 86 Lafayette Street home.
Historical Commission denies 86 Lafayette Street demolition application after site review. The three-member panel, led by Chairman Henry Cooke, unanimously determined the 1900-era house at 86 Lafayette Street lacks historical significance under the town's Demolition Bylaw, citing extensive
Historical Commission · Meeting of March 11, 2026
RANDOLPH — Historical Commission denies 86 Lafayette Street demolition application after site review. The three-member panel, led by Chairman Henry Cooke, unanimously determined the 1900-era house at 86 Lafayette Street lacks historical significance under the town's Demolition Bylaw, citing extensive post-1950s alterations and absence of original architectural features. Cooke's research and on-site inspection found no original windows, trim, or character-defining elements.
In other business, gravestone restoration at Oakland Cemetery is scheduled to begin in early April by Kai Nalenz of Gravestone Services of New England; Boston Door Restore has begun restoration of Stetson Hall's front doors using Community Preservation Act funds; and Commission member Lynn Feingold resigned due to work obligations.
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Source: the Historical Commission meeting of March 11, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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