Historical Commission approves minutes, discusses preservation initiatives
The Fitchburg Historical Commission unanimously approved May 11 meeting minutes. Acting chair Don Ostrowski, with members Emily Randall, Charles Sternaimolo, Brian Gallagher, and Keith Chenot participating via Zoom, discussed preservation initiatives including a potential demolition review
Historical Commission · Meeting of June 8, 2026
FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg Historical Commission unanimously approved May 11 meeting minutes. Acting chair Don Ostrowski, with members Emily Randall, Charles Sternaimolo, Brian Gallagher, and Keith Chenot participating via Zoom, discussed preservation initiatives including a potential demolition review ordinance and Monument Park repair grants. The Commission agreed to schedule a public hearing for a Certificate of Appropriateness for 533 Main Street, the former YMCA Building.
Members also agreed to partner with local historian John Heiman on downtown walking tours.
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Source: the Historical Commission meeting of June 8, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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