The Milton Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a series of upgrades to the Union Street Meeting House church building, which has stood for nearly 100 years.

Tim and Pamela Parker, who own the property under the name Pilgrim’s Renewal LLC, appeared before the commission Sept. 9 for two requests: The first is to remove and replace a wooden railing around the top of the bell tower and replace the wood around the bell tower itself with a composite material. The second request was to remove and replace the asphalt shingles on the roof. Tim Parker said the intention is to use architectural shingles. 

On the bell tower, Parker said the plan is to remove the wood trim and railing at the top of the tower. The architectural shingles would be pewter gray, similar to the color of the current shingles. Parker said the roof has been found to be in good shape. In addition, the plan is to repaint the building with the same white color it is now.  He said there is no change to the architectural integrity of the building, and the purpose of the project was to preserve it for future use. Parker said 2026 will be the building’s 100th anniversary. 

Prior to becoming Union Street Meeting House, the building had housed Water’s Edge church before it moved to a site on Route 16.