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Winooski Planning Commission 8/13/2026

Town Meeting TV

The Winooski Planning Commission meeting commenced with administrative formalities, including the approval of previous minutes and the election of John as Vice Chair, while positions for Chair and Secretary remained open. A significant portion of the agenda focused on the Local Historic Register est …

Commission for Persons with Disabilities Aug 11, 2026

Town of Amherst, MA

On August 11, 2026, the Commission for Persons with Disabilities convened to review several critical issues regarding accessibility and housing variances within the town. A primary focus was a request from Wayfinders and architects Joy Squared concerning their project at 31 Southeast Street, which i …

Section 106 Regulations Under Threat: Specifics on the Technical Complexities

National Trust for Historic Preservation

This webinar, hosted by Rob Nweg of the National Trust and featuring Shaw Sprag and Betsy Merritt from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACP), examines the technical complexities surrounding proposed changes to Section 106 regulations. The discussion clarifies the critical distinction b …

The Moran Frame

Town Meeting TV

The video introduces Ita Menow, a long-time Burlington resident who works for the city and has witnessed the transformation of the historic Moran plant into what is now known as The Moran Frame. Originally constructed in the 1950s to generate electricity by burning coal, the facility was decommissio …

Section 106 Regulations Under Threat

National Trust for Historic Preservation

The proposed changes to Section 106 regulations by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) represent a significant threat to established historic preservation practices, drawing sharp criticism from advocates who argue these measures undermine legal protections under the National Histor …

Montpelier Development Review Board - August 3, 2026 [MDRB]

ORCA Media

The Montpelier Development Review Board convened its session on August 3rd to address a significant request from Vermont Rental Solutions and Capstone regarding the demolition of a historic structure at 144 Elm Street within the downtown district. The applicant argued that full preservation was econ …