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Public Hearing Notice – Historic Districts Commission

Published March 21, 2023 | Historic Districts Commission

Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 7:30 PM More →

Historic Preservation Plan

Published December 22, 2022 | Historic Districts Commission

The Town of Sudbury and its Historical Commission are pleased to announce the completion of a community-wide Historic Preservation Plan. The Historic Preservation Plan represents the completion a key Action Item from the Town of … More →

2023 HDC Meeting Schedule & Application Deadlines

Published December 8, 2022 | Historic Districts Commission

Remote Participation for Meetings Under Emergency Order

Published July 18, 2022 | Town Manager

EXTENDED THROUGH 3/31/2023. Sudbury has implemented “remote participation” procedures under Governor Baker’s Emergency Order for all boards, committees, and commissions until further notice. More →

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Mission Statement:

The purpose of the Historic Districts Commission is to preserve and protect buildings, places and other areas of historic or architectural significance. The four historic districts currently in existence – The Town Center, The Wayside Inn District, the King Philip District and the George Pitts Tavern District – are subject to restrictions and controls under Chapter 40 of the Acts of 1963 administered by the Historic Districts Commission.

These specific guidelines include exterior architectural and color features of building, landscaping, stone walls, signs, etc., located within an historic district.

The Historic Districts Commission consists of five members who are appointed by the Select Board:

One (1) registered architect (if none available, a person the Select Board deems qualified)
Three (3) registered voters living in the a Historic District (if possible)
One (1) (of two (2) nominees) by the Historical Commission