The construction official is in charge of issuing permits for any work done on properties in Maplewood. Zoning and construction have been a hot topic recently following the demolition of a historic home at 103 Parker Avenue.
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The Planning Board discussed the potential rezoning of Pierson’s Mill, affordable housing, and tightening regulations on demolition. “…there’s so many regulations in Madison, in Chatham, in Short Hills, in Summit, in Morristown, Westfield, etc. that now the developers are moving here. And that’s not a good pattern,” said local architect Thomas Conway.
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DevelopmentGovernmentHistoryMaplewoodSouth OrangeTowns
After Historic Maplewood Home is Torn Down, Residents Demand Answers — and Accountability — from Town Leaders
A descendant of the home’s original builder said she was “absolutely disgusted” with the way the town has handled the situation. 103 Parker “…was especially meaningful because it was built by our ancestors, and it was a tangible connection to our family’s history,” said Ruth Cahill.
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250-Year Old Maplewood House Razed By Same Developer Who Clear-Cut Trees in South Orange Without Permit
The house at 103 Parker Avenue was built circa 1775 and is one of 40 homes built in the town before 1860. However, it was not designated by the Maplewood Historic Preservation Commission as a historic landmark.
