FAQs

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→

Town’s website: sudbury.ma.us/historicdistricts/   Email:HistoricDistricts@sudbury.ma.us   Phone: (978) 639-3389   Address:Flynn Building 278 Old Sudbury Road Sudbury, MA 01776

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 … Read full article→

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 … Read full article→

Decisions are based on guidelines that the Commission periodically updates. (The Commission is currently revising its guidelines.)  The guidelines are drawn from standards at the State and Federal levels, members’ understanding of historical architectural styles, … Read full article→

Changes to any structure that can be viewed from a public way (streets, walkways, etc.) require a COA from the Commission. This includes the construction of any new structure, the demolition of any structure, additions, … Read full article→

The National Register of Historic Places is an ongoing project of the federal government to document the nation’s most significant historic properties (buildings, structures, sites and districts). Although it encourages preservation, it does not restrict … Read full article→

First, be sure to plan ahead.  An application  for a COA  needs to be filed at least 22 days before a scheduled meeting, please see the 2024 Calendar of Meetings. Applications can be downloaded from the … Read full article→

Local historic designation carries a certain cache and is one of the best ways to protect the historic character of buildings, streetscapes and neighborhoods from inappropriate alterations, incompatible new construction, and other poorly conceived work … Read full article→

Yes. If you believe your property possesses historic and/or architectural significance, you should meet with the Sudbury Historic District Commission to enlist its support.  If a property is not in an existing district, a new … Read full article→

A list of resources can be found at the HDC website page. Click on Links, then click the top bar of the link you want, then click the ”Continue to . . .” blue box on the right.

Any change, big or small, to a certificate that has been granted requires approval from the Commission.  This is something the Commission is bound to by the Bylaws of the Town.

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→