Historic District Commission Elects Andrew MacIsaac as Chair
Shrewsbury's Historic District Commission reorganized its leadership and introduced a preservation expert. The board elected Andrew MacIsaac Chair to replace Melanie Petrucci, who stepped down but remained on the commission, and elected Lauren Olivier-Brock Vice Chair.
Historic District Commission · Meeting of September 17, 2026
Shrewsbury's Historic District Commission reorganized its leadership and introduced a preservation expert. The board elected Andrew MacIsaac Chair to replace Melanie Petrucci, who stepped down but remained on the commission, and elected Lauren Olivier-Brock Vice Chair. Newly appointed Commissioner Olivier-Brock was a Massachusetts-registered architect with historic preservation experience.
The commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for First Congregational Church to replace chapel doorways on Boylston Street with custom wood doors. A picket fence application for 12 Prospect Street was continued to October 15, 2026, pending review of prior fence approvals in the district.
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Source: the Historic District Commission meeting of September 17, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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