Historical Commission advances three demolition-delay cases to August hearings

WESTON — July 20, 2021 — Weston Historical Commission advances three demolition-delay cases to August hearings. Meeting July 20 with four of seven members, the commission found 164 Orchard Avenue (1912 colonial revival), 741 Boston Post Road (the circa-1888 Farnsworth-Marion barn) and 390 Highland Avenue (the 1927 Vincenzo Anza farmhouse) historically significant and scheduled all three for public hearings August 17. At 164 Orchard, owner Ken Goldie's architects Jim Gillum and Jeffrey Garcia presented additions, a sunroom and a greenhouse walkway; member Steve Wagner pressed for a roof "subordinate in height" to the main block, which Gillum called "not a problem." A hearing on 88 North Avenue was pushed to August 3 after Alfred Aydelott recused himself and the commission lost its quorum. The commission also endorsed a townwide LED streetlight conversion, urging warmer tones because, Wagner said, "the white light can be a little harsh."