Policy on Significant Changes to the Grounds of the Town Common
Policy accepted 3/9/2021
- No structure shall be constructed, added or placed on the Town Common without the Selectboard having sought the opinion and advice of the Princeton Historical Commission concerning the appropriateness of the proposed project or alteration.
- Nothing in this policy shall inhibit or prevent the performance of routine repairs or maintenance of structure which are present on the Town Common.
- Nothing in this policy shall inhibit or prevent the Board or any other Town actor from taking action in response to an emergency situation, which would otherwise prevent compliance with the Policy.
- Nothing in this Policy shall inhibit or prevent the Board or any other Town actor from taking action necessary for safety or to provide basic services such as the provision of electricity, or water storage or supply, including but not limited to installation of wells, cisterns and utilities.
- Nothing in the Policy shall prevent temporary installations, including but not limited to farmer’s markets, holiday decorations, concert seating, festivals, observances, ceremonies and announcements of community events. Permission for any temporary installation must be obtained from the Board.
Definitions
Town Common
The Common includes property within the following parcels:
- The property shown as the “Princeton Historic District” in the 1999 National Register of Historic Places Registration Form, attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
- The property shown as “Dingman Park” in the 2006 National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (also shown as Lot 17-0 on Assessor Map 12D).
- Not the property shown as “Goodnow Park” in the 2006 National Register of Historic Places Registration Form In considering improvements to Goodnow Park, the Board shall consult with the Historical Commission regarding the visual impact said improvements have on the Town Common.
Structure
Any permanent man-made or natural object, including but not limited to a building, bench, flag pole, walkway, light fixture, monument, memorial, sign, tree, shrub, or garden.