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Historic District Commission

Get updates on the Farmington Historic District Commission, the body that safeguards the historical and architectural integrity of our town’s cherished landmarks and districts.

 

  • Farmington

Farmington HDC OKs St. James Door Fix, 5 Maple Solar, and 7 Church Sidelights; Dam Removal Starts Sept. 15

Jack Beckett2 weeks ago7 days ago010 mins

Farmington HDC’s Aug. 19 special meeting approved a St. James door modification (steel, with SDLs), a rear-roof solar array at 5 Maple, and clarified 7 Church sidelights. Dam removal begins Sept. 15. ⚖️

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  • Farmington

HDU Signs, Garage Revamp, and LED Spotlights Approved at Farmington Historic District Commission

Jack Beckett2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Farmington Historic District Commission approves new signs for Noah Wallace School, tweaks a Church Street garage plan, and blesses LED spotlights for St. Patrick’s Church—all in one lively session.

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  • Unionville

Unionville to Capture 1955 Flood Memories Before They Wash Away

Jack Beckett3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

Commission Eyes Digital Platform, Library Partnership for Oral‑History Revival From Tungshu Square’s Flames to Lovely Street’s New Paint: Preserving Stories,…

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  • Unionville

Unionville HDC Sets Plans in Motion for Oral History Project

Jack Beckett4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

Unionville’s HDC is advancing a collaborative oral history project, partnering with local institutions to preserve voices before they vanish.

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  • Farmington

Two Old Houses, One New Line: Farmington HDC Expands Preservation Map

Jack Beckett5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

Farmington’s Historic District Commission votes to expand the historic district, but not before tackling a conflict of interest and a quiet reminder that old houses come with new rules.

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  • Farmington

Vinyl Windows Denied, Bluestone Approved: Full Rundown of Farmington’s Historic District Showdown on March 25

Jack Beckett5 months ago5 months ago010 mins

Heat pumps, lattice, and one very firm “no” to vinyl windows. Full report from Farmington’s HDC March 25 meeting. 🧱📏

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  • Unionville

Unionville’s Past, One Story at a Time: Town Launches Oral History Project

Jack Beckett6 months ago6 months ago07 mins

Unionville is capturing its past through firsthand stories, documents, and interviews. Share your story at the Farmington Library and help preserve history. 🚀 #Farmington

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  • Farmington

🚧 Noise, Windows, and a Sign War: Farmington Historic Commission’s Meeting Gets Loud—But Not Because of the Debate

Jack Beckett6 months ago6 months ago08 mins

Miss Porter’s School wants new windows, St. Patrick’s needs a sign, and historic preservation meets frozen ground in Farmington’s latest Historic District Commission meeting. 🏛️❄️🔊

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A black and white stipple illustration of a small historic town scene in Farmington, CT. It shows a Cape-style house under construction, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence, with a group of people discussing plans nearby.
  • Farmington

Historic Decisions, Modern Challenges: Farmington’s District Commission Balances Past and Future

Jack Beckett8 months ago010 mins

Farmington’s Historic District Commission delves into signs, setbacks, and tradition vs. innovation in a detailed, quote-filled meeting recap!

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  • Unionville

Historic Charm Meets Modern Plans: Updates Approved for Farmington’s 1761 Farmington Avenue

Jack Beckett8 months ago05 mins

🏡 Unionville Historic District greenlights a sleek new fence for 1761 Farmington Avenue. See how this historic gem blends the old and new! 🛠️

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