Demolition Delay

Webster's Demolition Delay By-law can be found in Chapter Section 329-2 Building Construction and Demolition, Section 2B - Demolition or Removal of a Structure.  Section 329-2 was adopted by Town Meeting in October 2023 and approved by the Attorney General's Office in February 2024.  Painting of a busy street in the nineteen twenties

The by-law was enacted for the purpose of preserving and protecting significant buildings, structures and neighborhoods within the Town which constitute or reflect distinctive features of the architectural, cultural, economic, political or social history of the town and to limit the detrimental effect of demolition on the character of the town.

It specifically addresses the demolition of structures over 50 years old. Property owners seeking to demolish a structure over 50 years old must apply for a Demolition Delay Determination Request.

Key Documents, Forms and resources

Document Purpose
Town of Webster Demolition Delay By-Law Chapter 329-2 of the Webster Code
Demolition Delay By-Law Process Flow chart showing steps
Request for Determination Application Form
Public Meeting Comment Form Submit comments on specific applications.
Ask the Historical Commission  General or question form for any topic
Property Record Card Look Up Assessor's Property Cards which list the age of structures.
MACRIS - Massachusetts Cultural Resources Information System State database and map of historic resources in the community.
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Demolition Delay Determination Requests

Listed below are links to folders with project information for Demolition Delay Determination Requests including all material and comments received which will be reviewed by the Historical Commission at the time of the public meeting. 

Comments? Questions? Please fill out a Public Comment Form. These comments will be entered into the public record and project file.

Determination Requests Under Review

Location Owner Structure Type Year Built Status
None at this time.



Completed Determinations

Location Owner Structure Type Year Built Status
130 Thompson Road Webster Five House 1956 Negative Determination - 3/18/25
128 Thompson Road Webster Five House 1955 Negative Determination - 3/18/25
52 Cudworth Road Walter Piwowarczyk House 1790 Passed Over - 11/19/24
179 Upper Gore Road Daisy Lane LLC Barn Unknown Passed Over - 11/19/24
26 Pattison Road Jenna Gallagher House 1950 Negative Determination - 10/29/24
70 Bates Point Road Hadeer Shaikhly House 1959 Negative Determination - 10/29/24
118 Point Breeze Road Giovanni Braido House 1950 Emergency Determination - 8/27/24
75 Bates Point Road Charles Kikopoulos House 1970 Emergency Determination - 8/27/24
9 Henry Road Daniel Powers   1965 Negative Determination - 8/27/24
35 Jackson Road Cedar Cove LLC House 1955 Negative Determination - 8/27/24