[MassHistPres] Demolitions

[Chris Skelly]

Mark, is your question related to your demolition delay bylaw?  If so, then
it really depends on how your bylaw has defined what constitutes a
demolition.  This varies greatly across the state depending on the wording
of the bylaw.  Chris.
*Chris Skelly*
*Skelly Preservation Services*
Community Planning and Preservation
www.skellypreservationservices.com
ccskelly12 at gmail.com
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On Thu, Apr 9, 2026 at 1:09 PM jakerox--- via MassHistPres <
masshistpres at cs.umb.edu> wrote:

> Hello all, I remember a presentation a while back that stated changing a
> roofline constitutes a demolition.  I have been unable to find the
> Massachusetts General Law that supports this.  Does anyone know the
> specific MGL number that states this?
>
> Thank you
>
> *Mark Ferencik
>                                             Foxborough  Historical
> Commission*
>
> *jakerox at comcast.net* <jakerox at comcast.net>
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