Historical Commission May 13, 2026

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The Westport Historical Commission held its meeting on May 13, 2026, with voting members Caroline Boltzer, Mark Thompson, Deborah Chulfi, Eric Stuck, Ward Mooney, and William Kendall present. The commission began by approving the minutes from their March 31st and March 4th meetings, with amendments made to the March 31st minutes for clarity. The commission then reviewed an application for a certificate of appropriateness for a deck extension at 7 Windward Way, presented by Kitwise. After a brief public hearing and discussion, the commission found the project straightforward and approved it unanimously. Next, they addressed a continued application for a pool complex at 2015 Main Road from Robert Brona. The applicant requested another continuance to the June 3rd, 2026 meeting, which the commission approved, stipulating that all materials must be submitted by May 27th. The commission also noted several certificates of non-applicability that were issued between meetings for properties at 2050 Main Road, 2037 Main Road (Betty Slade), and 2039 Main Road (William Hunt). Under general business, Kitwise presented proposed changes to the previously approved renovation plans for Howland Hall. The first proposal, to replace a real window with a "ghost window" for symmetry, was withdrawn after the commission expressed a preference for the original plan which included a real window. The second proposal, to reduce the new addition's extension by 20 inches to accommodate an existing well and lessen the visual impact, was met with favor. The commission voted to advise the project monitors to approve this change once formal drawings are submitted. The meeting concluded with a resident, Betty Slade, inquiring about adding a cap to her chimney and being advised to apply for a certificate of appropriateness, and a brief discussion about a future presentation on repairing historic wood frames.

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