The Select Board appointed a Local Historic District Study Committee in 2021 to examine the interest in creating a Local Historic District (LHD) in Winchester. Local historic districts are a state designation through MGL Chapter 40C. It is a local bylaw that defines a local historic district so that before any exterior architectural feature that is visible from a public way is altered it must first be reviewed and approved by a local historic district commission. This process is in place so that unnecessary demolitions can be prevented and new construction or alterations can be reviewed.
Composition
1HC; 1 PB; 1DPW Facilities Manager; 1 LB; 3 SB
Appointed
Number of members
7
Number of Alternates
0
Term length
3.00yrs
Legal Basis
Select Board February 2018