Historic Preservation and Rehabilitation

60 Highland Street,

West Newton, MA 02465

Current Project Goals 

To preserve and restore the roof and masonry of the National Register listed ca. 1916 Gothic Revival structure.

Funding Requested

$125,500                CPA Funding Requested

$85,100                  Fund raising and endowment

$50,000                  MHC Mass. Preservation Project Fund

$260,600                Total Project Cost

Funding Process

August 18, 2023 - Pre-Proposal Form submitted for initial review of funding request at September 12 CPC Meeting. The following attachments were also included with the form:

• Cover Letter
• Analysis of Historical Significance
• Plans for proposed accessibility changes to North Entrance
• Plans for proposed accessibility changes to South Entrance
• Project Presentation for August 2023

September 12, 2023 - CPC unanimously votes to invite the applicant to submit a full proposal following review of pre-proposal materials.

October 20, 2023 - Full Proposal submitted for review at a Public Hearing on November 14, 2023. Full Proposal materials include:

• Cover Letter
• Proposal Application
• Attachments including photos, proposed plans, and letters of support