Historic Districts Commission

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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 Board of Selectmen:

1 registered architect (if none available, a person the Selectmen deem qualified)
3 registered voters living in the a Historic District (if possible)
1 (of two nominees) by the Historical Commission

Members

Name	Position	Address	Term	End Date	Appointed By
Frederick E. Taylor	Chairman	38 Cider Mill Rd	5	01/01/2018	Selectmen
William S. Andreas	Member	29 King Philip Rd	5	01/01/2022	Selectmen
Linda G. Hawes	Member	38 King Philip Road	5	01/01/2019	Selectmen
Frank W. Riepe	Member	54 New Bridge Road	5	01/01/2021	Selectmen
Lee F. Swanson	Member	55 Hudson Rd	5	01/01/2020	Selectmen

Historic Districts Commission

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