Summary
The owner of 354 Main Street wanted to refurbish a 36-foot, 187.5-square-foot sign that badly exceeds the district's 15-foot/32-square-foot limits. The board approved it 3-2 with conditions, deciding an improved existing landmark beats an abandoned rusty one.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
The cost falls on the applicant, who will fund the refurbishment with new LED lighting and a licensed electrician.
The multi-tenant auto businesses at 354 Main Street gain visible, updated signage on Route 97.
Opponents argued the approval weakens the town's sign standards and could set a precedent for other oversized abandoned signs.
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