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Swimming pools in the historic districts
Summary
The 1 Cottage Street reconsideration shows the Commission wrestling with pools near contributing homes. Pools were also approved at 320 Harrison Avenue. Neighbors at 12 Redwood objected to the Cottage Street pool, though their attorney's stormwater concerns were deemed outside HDC jurisdiction.
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Last discussed Jun 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Homeowners seeking pools as accessory structures on their properties.
⚠️Who could be affected
Abutters who object to pools on character or drainage grounds.
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