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Adams HomeLog Cabin c. 1934 Nash Home Old Methodist Church Old Methodist Church Parsonage

Do you want your voice to count? Tell the mayor and city council you support balanced development

Key Dates

NOTE - Any called meeting can occur upon 24 hours notice. Agenda is posted on the lobby bulletin board, but not always on City web site

Council meeting agendas can change, so the Public needs to monitor all meetings despite the upcoming holidays and Spring break vacations. The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance request (5-0) by the owner of 35 Williams Street property on February 28, 2008. The owner has the option to appeal the decision to Superior Court within 30 days.

Actions for You

Attend April 7 Council Meeting
Demolition Hearing
35 Williams Street
Send Us Your Opinion on Demolitions Now

Maintain 75' Stream Buffers!

See Presentation on Church Purchase 

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What happens if we lose the historic district?

  1. Current TERRACON survey map documents the loss of historic properties. The train is rolling down the track without a conductor, the train is moving..And if the past is a predictor the future, then we can see the inevitable.
  2. Greater risk for irreversible out-of-character developments resulting.
  3. Lack of stability in neighborhoods, a lessened quality of life, translating into lower selling prices.
  4. Dilution of the allure, erosion of charm and ambiance that attracts people here.
  5. Lack of leadership for future because of dispirited citizens, diminished sense of community.