Preservation Commission Deems St. John's Prep Memorial Hall Historically Significant
Danvers Preservation Commission deemed St. John's Prep Memorial Hall historically significant under the bylaw. Member Daniel Bennett moved the determination, seconded by Member Corinne Doherty, and the Commission voted unanimously. A public hearing was scheduled for March 12, 2026, to evaluate a
Preservation Commission · Meeting of February 12, 2026
Danvers Preservation Commission deemed St. John's Prep Memorial Hall historically significant under the bylaw. Member Daniel Bennett moved the determination, seconded by Member Corinne Doherty, and the Commission voted unanimously.
A public hearing was scheduled for March 12, 2026, to evaluate a proposal to remove and reconstruct the core section of the dining hall for ADA accessibility, kitchen modernization, and restroom upgrades. The Commission also approved reactivating its $10,000 Preservation Fund revolving account and reinstated a dormant awards program to recognize projects completed within five years.
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Source: the Preservation Commission meeting of February 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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