Michael Laflash, historic-preservation consultant on the Globe Mills project, said the team is on track to begin construction in the fall and commissioners voted unanimously to provide a letter of support for the redevelopment.

The Community Preservation Committee heard presentations from more than a dozen applicants Thursday, including Battleship Cove, the Forward Historical Society and several churches and nonprofits seeking funds for windows, masonry and preservation studies. Members focused questions on phasing, contractor availability, deed restrictions and project funding.

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Department plans to increase community outreach with additional open house tours for historic sites.