Historical Commission approves West Dennis Graded School stabilization plan
Dennis Historical Commission backs West Dennis Graded School restoration with color and window approvals. The Commission, with Chair Diane Rochelle presiding, voted 4-2 to approve 2-pane storm windows with black muntins for the 18th-century building. Architect Maria Raber of Catalyst Architects
Historical Commission · Meeting of July 6, 2026
Dennis Historical Commission backs West Dennis Graded School restoration with color and window approvals. The Commission, with Chair Diane Rochelle presiding, voted 4-2 to approve 2-pane storm windows with black muntins for the 18th-century building. Architect Maria Raber of Catalyst Architects presented the paint scheme: Wainscot Green and Jewitt White from Historic Colors of America, and Tricorn Black from Sherwin Williams, with a construction warrant article planned for Fall Town Meeting.
The Commission also advanced National Register of Historic Places listing work for Carleton Hall and updated its Endangered Significant Buildings list, removing 194 Main St. and adding 333 Main St., both South Dennis.
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Source: the Historical Commission meeting of July 6, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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