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Lexington Historical Commission
Meeting Minutes
October 15, 2025
Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation
Commissioners Present: Robert Rotberg, Marilyn Fenollosa, Susan Bennett, Wendall Kalsow, Diane Pursley.
Commissioners Absent:
Associate Commissioners Present:
Associate Commissioner Absent: David Kelland.
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Chair Robert Rotberg called the October 15, 2025 Historical Commission meeting to order at
7:00 pm.
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AGENDA ITEM #1: Approval of meeting minutes of the meetings held on September 17, 2025
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Mr. Kalsow made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on September 17, 2025 as
amended. Ms. Bennett seconded. Motion carried. All in favor.
AGENDA ITEM #2: Public Hearing regarding the Partial Building Demolition (window
replacement) at 50 Bloomfield Street
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Jeffrey Noel, Contractor
Stephanie Littell & Scott Gilbert, Homeowners
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: None
DOCUMENT(S):
Homeowner Letter: dated September 11, 2025
Individual Building Form from Lexington Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey: dated September 11, 2025
Signed Contract: dated September 11, 2025
Scope of Work: dated September 11, 2025
Abutters List: dated September 17, 2025
SUMMARY:
Jeffrey Noel, contractor, explained the proposed window replacement plans for the structure at 50
Bloomfield Street. Mr. Noel stated that his company does not have any historical window restoration
experience.
No public comments.
HC COMMENTS:
Mr. Kalsow preferred to restore those wooden windows. Ms. Bennett suggested restoring those two
windows which are visible from street, and replacing windows on both sides and in the rear. Mr. Rotberg
stated that this hearing will continue to a future HC meeting with those wooden window restoration plans.
MOTION:
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Ms. Bennett made a motion that the historical structure at 50 Bloomfield Street was historically
significant and preferably preserved, and that wood windows visible from the street be retained and
restored as is, the window replacements invisible from the street are permitted. Ms. Fenollosa
seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Ms. Pursley – Yes,
Ms. Bennett – Yes,
Ms. Fenollosa – Yes,
Mr. Kalsow – No,
Mr. Rotberg – Yes.
Motion carried 4 to 1. Motion carried. All in favor.
AGENDA ITEM #3: Public hearing regarding the full building demolition at 44 Simonds Road
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Jack Mahoney, Homeowner
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: None
DOCUMENT(S):
Individual Building Form from Lexington Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey: dated Oct 9, 2025
SUMMARY:
Jack Mahoney, homeowner, explained the proposed full demolition plans to build a new single-family
house at 44 Simonds Road.
The Commission imposed 21-months demolition delay on this property.
No Public Comments.
HC COMMENTS:
The Commission imposed 21-month demolition delay on this property at 44 Simonds Road.
MOTION:
Ms. Pursley made a motion to find that the house at 44 Simonds Road were preferably preserved,
and Historical Commission will impose 21-months demolition delay on this property. Mr. Kalsow
seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Ms. Fenollosa – Yes,
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Ms. Pursley – Yes,
Ms. Bennett – Yes.
Mr. Kalsow – Yes,
Mr. Rotberg – Yes.
Motion carried 5 to 0. Motion carried. All in favor.
AGENDA ITEM #4: Public Hearing regarding the Partial Building Demolition (Chimney Removal)
at 10 Fletcher Avenue
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Jamaal Siddiqui, Architect
Jennifer Keating & Brett Ponsler, Homeowners
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: None
DOCUMENT(S):
Homeowner Letter: dated September 4, 2025
Individual Building Form from Lexington Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey: dated October 9, 2025
Photos of Chimneys: dated September 4, 2025
SUMMARY:
Jamaal Siddiqui, architect, briefly explained the proposed two non-functional chimneys removal for the
structure at 10 Fletcher Ave.
No public comments.
HC COMMENTS:
HC approved the proposed two chimneys removal for this historic property.
MOTION:
Mr. Kalsow made a motion to find that the structure at 10 Fletcher Ave was preferably preserved,
and to approve the removal of the two utilitarian chimneys that were requested during the
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Historical meeting held on October 15, 2025. Ms. Bennett seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Ms. Fenollosa – Yes,
Ms. Pursley – Yes,
Ms. Bennett – Yes,
Mr. Kalsow – Yes,
Mr. Rotberg – Yes.
Motion carried 5 to 0. Motion carried. All in favor.
AGENDA ITEM #5: Public Hearing regarding the Partial Building Demolition and roof line change
(additions) at 15 Field Road
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Treff LaFleche, Architect
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Richardo Bilonick, Architect
Le Debbie Yu, Homeowner
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: None
DOCUMENT(S):
Homeowner Letter: dated September 17, 2025
Comparison of Existing and Proposed Elevations: dated September 17, 2025
Renderings: dated September 17, 2025
Historical Information: dated September 17, 2025
Individual Building Form from Lexington Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey: dated September 17, 2025
Photos of original structure: dated September 17, 2025
Photos of existing structure: dated September 17, 2025
Floor Plans: dated September 17, 2025
Compiled Package: dated September 17, 2025
July 2025 – Previously Approved Package: dated September 17, 2025
SUMMARY:
Treff LaFleche and Richardo Bilonick, architects, explained the updated proposed additions modification
plans for this structure.
Chair Mr. Rotberg recused himself for this hearing because he lives nearby. The Commission agreed that
the modification plans for this addition were appropriate.
No public comments.
HC COMMENTS:
The Commission agreed that the proposed modification plans which retained in its historical spirit were
appropriate.
MOTION:
Ms. Fenollosa made a motion to find the historical structure at 15 Field Road was historically
significant and preferably preserved, and partial building demolition and modifications presented
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at the hearing on the Historical Commission meeting held on October 15, 2025 are acceptable to
the Commission. Mr. Kalsow seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Ms. Pursley – Yes,
Ms. Bennett – Yes,
Ms. Fenollosa – Yes,
Mr. Kalsow – Yes.
Motion carried 4 to 0. Motion carried. All in favor.
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AGENDA ITEM #6: Continued Public Hearing regarding the Partial Building Demolition (window
replacement) at 23 Revere Street
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Steven Coval & Karen Lawley, Homeowners
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: None
DOCUMENT(S):
Photos of existing structure: dated September 8, 2025
Window replacement plans and quote: dated September 8, 2025
SUMMARY:
Steven Coval, homeowner, explained the proposed window replacement for existing leaky 174 years-old
double hung, six over six windows which are warped, loose with rotted frames. Mr. Coval has consulted
with CLEARY and other qualified window restoration services to preserve the historic windows. The
expenses for restoration was not affordable.
No public comments.
MOTION:
Ms. Pursley made a motion that the structure at 23 Revere Street was historically significant and
preferably preserved, and approve the 15 windows that are not facing the street for replacement,
and the remaining 6 windows facing the street will be retained and restored. Ms. Bennett seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Ms. Pursley – Yes,
Ms. Bennett – Yes,
Mr. Kalsow – Yes,
Ms. Fenollosa – Yes,
Mr. Rotberg – Yes.
Motion carried 5 to 0. Motion carried. All in favor.
AGENDA ITEM #7: Demolition by Neglect regarding the full building demolition at 25 Moon Hill
Road
The Commission discussed the demolition by neglect regarding this historic building at 25 Moon Hill
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Road. Building Commissioner, James Kelly completed a follow-up inspection on September 29, 2025 to
make sure this structure is weathertight and secure.
AGENDA ITEM #8: Lexington Preservation Award
Ms. Bennett circulated to Lee Noel Chase, Chair of Historic Districts Commission, the updated proposed
Lexington Preservation Awards, jointly sponsored by the Historical Commission and the Historic Districts
Commission, to recognize property owners, architects, contractors, local organizations and individuals for
their contributions to maintaining the architectural, historical and cultural heritage of the Town of
Lexington.
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A letter signed by the Chair of Historical Commission Mr. Rotberg and Chairwoman of Historic Districts
Commission Lee Noel Chase regarding Lexington Preservation Awards will be sent to the Select Board,
Town Manager, Town Clerk, and Building Commissioner. A fillable form for this application will be
posted on the Town Website.
AGENDA ITEM #9: Input from Commissioners on other matters
None
AGENDA ITEM #10: Input from the public on other matters
None
AGENDA ITEM 11: Adjourn
Ms. Fenollosa made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Kalsow at 8:42pm. Motion carried. All
in favor.
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