The Massachusetts Historical Commission says not so fast on the new Wellesley High School building project, according to this Townsman story. There’s disagreement between the commission and Wellesley officials over how much of a head’s up was given to the MHC over the project, which involves razing the 1938 building (but preserving certain elements for purposes to be determined). Jeez, the next thing you know people will be wanting to save Fenway Park.
[…] Town muckety-mucks donned the obligatory hardhats, got themselves a swell holiday card photo and tossed the first shovels full of dirt marking the start of the estimated $130 million new Wellesley High School project slated to be done in 2012. Those pushing for the project had to overcome resistance from those in town who wanted to renovate and retain historical pieces of the school building rather than start from scratch, and address concerns from outside outfits such as the Mass Historical Commission. […]