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1. What is the Sudbury Historic District Commission (HDC)?

Answer:

Following steps outlined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40C, the Sudbury HDC consists of five members appointed by the Selectman. The Commission’s members include, when possible, three residents who live in one of Sudbury’s four … Read full article→

Categories: Committees, Historic District

14. Are changes I’m considering “visible from a public way”?

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Following Sudbury’s bylaw, Chapter 40 of the Special Acts of 1963, the Historic Districts Commission has jurisdiction over changes that are “visible from a public street, way, or place.” Visible from a public street, way, … Read full article→

Categories: Committees, Guidelines, Historic District

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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

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