Historic District Commission

Mission

Created by City Ordinance, Section 16-62. The Historic District Commission (HDC) shall review, recommend, and impose requirements on development proposals within the Historic District for the purpose of preventing developments incongruous with the historic aspects or the architectural characteristics of the surroundings and of the Historic District. In its deliberations, the HDC shall consider - among other things - the historic and architectural value and significance of the site, building, or structure, the general design, arrangement, texture, material, and color of the features involved, and the relation of such features to similar features of buildings and structures in the surrounding area. 

The HDC has 7 members and 2 alternates, each serving a 3-year term.

Historic District Map available online 

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meeting.
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Meeting results are available, following approval.
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Members

Documents and Applications

• Historic District Guidelines (PDF)
• Certificate of Appropriateness Application (PDF)
• MGL Chapter 40C Historic Districts (PDF)
• Historic District Map (PDF)