Historical Commission Schedules Demolition Permit Hearing
Historical Commission scheduled a public hearing for October 15 on an emergency demolition permit. Chair J. Holden Camp, Jr. said the commission would conduct a site visit October 8 for a cottage at 1690 Herring Brook Road before considering the permit.
Historical Commission · Meeting of September 17, 2026
EASTHAM — Historical Commission scheduled a public hearing for October 15 on an emergency demolition permit. Chair J. Holden Camp, Jr. said the commission would conduct a site visit October 8 for a cottage at 1690 Herring Brook Road before considering the permit.
During the Chair's Report, Jeff Bumby initiated discussion about demolition prevention tools available to historical commissions under state and local law. The Abbott Award Subcommittee reported progress reaching candidate property owners, with two showing interest; J. Holden Camp, Jr. said he would follow up with owners of 225 Bridge Road, whose house was built in 1738.
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Source: the Historical Commission meeting of September 17, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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