Shaker Preservation Committee Advances Demolition Law Revision
Shaker Preservation Committee is advancing a demolition protection effort with a multi-step review process. Chair Winfried Fuchshofen and committee member John Dax are developing a town law revision to strengthen demolition protections in the historic district, with the proposal moving through
misc · Meeting of June 22, 2026
NY NEW LEBANON — Shaker Preservation Committee is advancing a demolition protection effort with a multi-step review process. Chair Winfried Fuchshofen and committee member John Dax are developing a town law revision to strengthen demolition protections in the historic district, with the proposal moving through small group review, town code revision, Town Board approval, and state review. The committee also discussed event licensing and zoning rules, with proposals to limit new event structures to one-half acre if a Shaker building is present.
The committee plans to meet again during the week of January 14.
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Source: the misc meeting of June 22, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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