Demolition of Pink House on Plum Island suspended, Healey announces - Boston News, Weather, Sports

NEWBURY, MASS. (WHDH) – Governor Maura Healey on Wednesday announced the planned demolition of the Pink House, a historic home built in 1925 on Plum Island in Newbury, which has been put on hold pending discussions between the governor’s office, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and others stakeholders to determine the path forward.

The demolition of Het Roze Huis was planned for this week.

“The Pink House is a beloved local landmark that makes a valuable contribution to the North Shore economy by attracting tourists and artists from across the country,” Healey said in a statement. “I am grateful for the strong leadership and advocacy of Senator Bruce Tarr, Representative Kristen Kassner, Support The Pink House and the community to save this historic building. We look forward to further discussions with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to determine the best path forward for The Pink House, the community and the environment.”

“The Pink House has a rich history and is an essential part of our North Shore community,” said Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll. “We are hopeful that by bringing everyone to the same table, we can move forward with solutions to save The Pink House and benefit our environment and economy in the long run.”

“The Pink House is a structural icon that contributes significantly to our cultural economy, symbolizes our vulnerability to climate change and highlights the importance of working toward greater resilience,” said Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). . “Driven by the relentless efforts of supporters from across the region and beyond, we have the opportunity to achieve a win-win victory that expands the resources of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge AND preserves the Pink House. We must work together so that no opportunities are lost.”

“The Pink House is an iconic part of the Plum Island landscape and a major economic driver for the region that will be gone forever after its demolition,” said Rep. Kristen Kassner (D-Hamilton). “Working together, we have the opportunity to breathe new life into this cherished landmark that will serve our communities for decades to come.”

“The Pink House is an identifier of our state, just like Motif #1, the Gloucester Fisherman and the Citgo sign,” said Rochelle Joseph, president of Support The Pink House. “We have always worked with the dual goals of allowing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to acquire new land to preserve or utilize, while preserving this Commonwealth cultural asset in its iconic location for the benefit of the many businesses, visitors and visitors to the north coast. artists and voters. We are extremely grateful for the genuine interest and quick action from Governor Healey, Senator Tarr and Representative Kassner to stop the demolition and look forward to working quickly on the very real solutions that exist.