Please help us save the Onslow Gilmore House at 477 Main Street, Stoneham from being demolished!
What’s going on?
The Onslow Gilmore House at 477 Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places and dates to about 1875. There is a “twin” house next door built at the same time.
A local developer, Mike Santullo, purchased 477 Main and is working through the steps to add five 2-bedroom condos, while retaining the beautiful historic house facing Main Street, converting the current offices into 2 additional condos for a total of 7.
The Zoning Board of Appeals has approved the project (May 23), but there is a question about the Planning Board’s consent for a special permit. At the last meeting, there was no one to speak for it.
If the special permit fails, Mr. Santullo will demolish this 150-year-old treasure and replace it with five condominiums, which he can do “by right” without extra Planning Board approval.
Please come to the August 14th Planning Board meeting or write to them to support the adaptive reuse of this historic property.
How can you help?
- Come to the Public Hearing of the Planning Board on August 14 at 7 pm at Town Hall
- Write a letter in support of saving the house to the Planning Board ℅ of Frank Vallarelli, Chair at 35 Central Street, Stoneham, 02180 or email your comments c/o the clerk for the Board at msagarino@stoneham-ma.gov. (Talking points can be seen here) (Put 477 Main in the subject for your email)
- Sign the online petition at https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/save-the-gilmore-house-from-demolition
- Help us spread the word by sharing on social media and talking to friends and neighbors.
You can learn more on the Gilmore House Page, including a host of reasons why there should be a special permit.
