Jay Bombara
Coverage (19 articles)
Historic Commission Lets 7 Church Street Skip Its Fence
The Farmington Historic District Commission approved a picket fence at 7 Church Street on May 19 and called it the last exterior detail on a house it had reviewed in stages since March 2025. On July 21 the owners said they would rather skip the fence and plant shrubs instead. That change came in as a planner's report, not an application, so there was no hearing, no vote, and no new certificate.
Historic Commission Approves an Oil Tank Already Installed
The new oil tank behind 772 Farmington Avenue was installed, the bollards reset, and the screening panel built and painted before the Farmington Historic District Commission ever voted on it. On July 21 the commission approved the work as presented, in under nine minutes, without a question about it. The owner apologized twice for the order of operations, and then made the only case for the work's appropriateness himself.
Farmington Historic District Commission: What It Reviews
A plain-English guide to the Farmington Historic District Commission: what it reviews (exterior changes visible from a public way), what it leaves alone (paint color), and how the certificate-of-appropriateness process works for owners of the roughly 150 properties in the district.
Farmington Historic Panel OKs Final 7 Church Street Details
The Farmington Historic District Commission approved the final exterior details — gutters and a cedar fence — for the new home at 7 Church Street, ending a staged review that began in March 2025. Chair Jay Bombara also walked a visiting group of Farmington High School students through how the commission works.
Farmington HDC Approves Colton Street Door, Elects Officers
The Commission’s work Tuesday night was procedural, precise, and refreshingly drama-free. In Farmington, that counts as a feature, not a bug.
Farmington HDC Rejects Steel Garage Doors on Mountain Road
The Farmington HDC navigates the nuances of vinyl cladding, steel doors, and hewn crosses. From 14 Mountain Road to the crumbling silo at the Tint Barn, preservation remains a detailed art.
Farmington HDC Meeting Nov 2025: Mountain Road & More
Historic District Commission November 2025 meeting notes and approvals.
Farmington HDC Approves Church Sign, Debates Memorial Cross
Historic District Commission Juggles Church Signs, Windows, and a Wandering Cross A wooden memorial cross needs a home. A church signpost leans to one side. And 41 windows wait for replacement. Welcome to the October 21, 2025 meeting of Farmington’s Historic District Commission, where four members tackled five applications after Cliff Max resigned and left…
Farmington HDC OKs Brickyard Walk Sign, 93 Main Solar
Farmington’s HDC approved a Brickyard Walk hanging sign at 769 Farmington Ave and a 16 kW solar array at 93 Main. Staff confirmed the Winchell-Smith Dam removal and a Nov. 6 oral-histories training.
Farmington HDC OKs Church Door, Solar; Dam Removal Sept. 15
Farmington HDC’s Aug. 19 special meeting approved a St. James door modification (steel, with SDLs), a rear-roof solar array at 5 Maple, and clarified 7 Church sidelights. Dam removal begins Sept. 15. ⚖️
Historic District OKs School Signs, Garage, LED Spotlights
Farmington Historic District Commission approves new signs for Noah Wallace School, tweaks a Church Street garage plan, and blesses LED spotlights for St. Patrick’s Church—all in one lively session.
Farmington HDC Votes to Add Two Houses to Historic District
Farmington’s Historic District Commission votes to expand the historic district, but not before tackling a conflict of interest and a quiet reminder that old houses come with new rules.
Farmington Historic Commission: Noise, Windows and a Sign
Miss Porter’s School wants new windows, St. Patrick’s needs a sign, and historic preservation meets frozen ground in Farmington’s latest Historic District Commission meeting. 🏛️❄️🔊
Farmington Historic Commission Balances Past and Future
Farmington’s Historic District Commission delves into signs, setbacks, and tradition vs. innovation in a detailed, quote-filled meeting recap!
Farmington Zoning: Signs, Home Expansions, Battery Storage
Farmington Planning & Zoning Commission meeting dives into signs, home expansions, history, and battery storage. Plus, a funny thank you to Farmington Storage! 😂 #FarmingtonCT
Farmington Historic Panel Approves Mini-Splits, Bollards
🏛️ Air conditioners, ancient doors, and indestructible bollards—Farmington’s Historic Commission tackles the big issues, one panel at a time. Where preservation meets modern discomfort. 🌳 #Farmington
Farmington Historic District Commission Highlights, July 23
In a riveting meeting, Farmington’s Historic Committee tackles door dilemmas & signage sagas! Discover the drama, quotes & decisions. Sponsored by Farmington Storage. 🏛️📜🏢 #FarmingtonHistory
Farmington HDC’s 2024: Windows, Cupolas and Comedy
Dive into Farmington HDC’s 2024: from window wars to historic cupola capers, plus tech glitches and more. 🏡🪟 #HistoricDistrict #FarmingtonCT #CommunityComedy
Farmington Historic District Commission Meeting Recap
Farmington’s Historic District Commission tackles window woes and railing ruckuses in their latest meeting. Laughs, history, and PVC debates ensue. 🏠🪟📜 #Farmington #HistoricPreservation