4. When and where are meetings held?

Published October 19, 2016 | Historic Districts Commission | Updated January 3, 2024

4. When and where are meetings held?

Answer
HDC meetings are usually held the first Thursday in every month. Additional meetings are scheduled when necessary. 2024 Calendar of Meetings can be found on the town website. Meetings are normally held in the Silva Conference Room in the Flynn building. Meetings are open to the public. Meetings

Answer

HDC meetings are usually held the first Thursday in every month. Additional meetings are scheduled when necessary. 2024 Calendar of Meetings can be found on the town website. Meetings are normally held in the Silva Conference Room in the Flynn building. Meetings are open to the public.

Meetings

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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.

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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)
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