The Medford Historical Commission will host its second meeting for the month of October on the 19th at 7PM via Zoom. The evening will begin with a hearing from 73 Surrey Street to consider its preferably preserved status. The Commission will then continue with its regular business meeting, covering new demolition review matters and updates on ongoing projects.

73 Surrey Street – Preferably Preserved Hearing

The Commission will host a public hear to determine if the significant building at 73 Surrey Street should be designated as preferably preserved. The hearing will include Commissioner comments, and public comments, followed by a Commission motion and vote.

New Business

The Commission will consider a determination of significance for 141 Grant Avenue, receive a demolition application for 360-362 Salem Street, and review a project update for 321 Winthrop Street. Members will also discuss the next location for the Survey and Planning Grant cycle, and a potential demolition review at 387-389 Main Street.

Old Business

Updates will include vacant Commission seats, the zoning update from CDB, the Medford High School Section 106 review, properties currently under demolition delay, Cross Street Cemetery, and the Hastings Heights survey project. The Commission will also review meeting minutes.

Residents are always encouraged to attend and participate. Written comments may be submitted in advance to our email, and we will take verbal comments at the meeting.