Examining the House at 1 Wilton Road

Town officials today visited 1 Wilton Road, at the intersection with Post Road East, to determine whether work being done on the 1830-built structure exceeded previously granted approvals. Among them were Randy Henkels, chair of the Historic District Commission (HDC), Carol Leahy, administrator of the HDC, and Steve Smith, building official. After surveying the site, Henkels determined that indeed more than 500 square feet of the building had been removed and surpassed the demolition threshold. Lucian Vita, principal of the group that owns the house, will now have to appear before the HDC to seek a partial demolition approval to be able to continue the renovation of the house. Smith said at this point, the house is unstable and “a good wind could bring it down.” He asked that sheathing be place around the exterior. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo