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REGULAR MEETINGS
- 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
- Second Monday of every month, except as posted
- Fitchburg Legislative Building
700 Main Street Fitchburg, MA 01420
AGENDAS & MINUTES
View most recent agendas and minutes.
CURRENT COMMISSIONERS
- Keith Chenot, Chair
- Ellen DiGeronimo
- Don Ostrowski
- Charles Sternaimolo
- Mary Self
- Brian Gallagher
- Emily Randall
PLEASE NOTE:
Meetings may be hybrid with virtual links.
See current agenda posting for details.
PURPOSE & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Historical Commission was established under the provisions of the Historic Districts Act, General Laws Chapter 40C and Chapter 40 section 8D, subject to the provisions of Chapter 3 Article 30. Historical Commission is concerned with the preservation, promotion and development of the city's historical assets. The commission also oversees the Monument Park Historic District that is centered on Monument Park in Downtown Fitchburg.
ORGANIZATION
The Historical Commission is comprised of seven volunteers. Per Chapter 3 Article 30 of the City Code, of those volunteers on must be a representative of each of the following organizations: The Fitchburg Historical Society, the American Institute of Architects, and the Board of Realtors.
Additionally it is encouraged that additional volunteers be sought to include a lawyer, a professional historian, a member of the Planning Board, or residents of the Historic District. Volunteers are appointed by the Mayor and are subject to confirmation by the City Council. Commissioner’s terms are for a period of three years.
ADOPTED PROCEDURES
FHC Rules and Regulations
FHC Monument Park Local Historic District Design Guidelines
RESOURCES
Fitchburg Downtown Historic Areas brochure
DOWNTOWN FITCHBURG HISTORIC PROPERTY INFORMATION BY ADDRESS
CELEBRATE! FITCHBURG’S HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Fitchburg May Preservation Month 2024 program
https://youtu.be/j38EYmUi0a0?si=uK5s2j4tpUNxOf6w
Fitchburg May Preservation Month 2025 program
Guidelines for preserving, rehabilitating, and restoring historic buildings
National Park Service Preservation Briefs
https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1739/preservation-briefs.htm
Consultants and firms who specialize in preservation-related fields
Preservation Massachusetts Directory
https://www.preservationmass.org/preservation-directory
Massachusetts Historic Resources Inventory https://maps.mhc-macris.net/
Fitchburg’s inventory Includes over 900 properties, items, and areas
Survey example showing downtown Fitchburg:
Massachusetts Historic Preservation Listserv
A network for the sharing of information on historic preservation in Massachusetts.
To subscribe to the listserv, email MassHistPres-Join@cs.umb.edu
Fitchburg Historical Society
To preserve, protect and interpret the history of Fitchburg
https://www.fitchburghistoricalsociety.com/
Fitchburg Public Library
https://www.fitchburgma.gov/871/Library
Fitchburg Community Development & Planning
https://www.fitchburgma.gov/149/Community-Development-Planning
FITCHBURG HISTORIC MARKER PROGRAM
The Fitchburg Historical Commission in collaboration with the Fitchburg Historical Society is sponsoring this historic marker program to promote the value of our shared heritage by recognizing structures built at least fifty years ago that maintain their basic character.
This is an opportunity to show pride in your ownership and help our community appreciate your building’s special architectural heritage. Markers also make unique and thoughtful gifts.
SPECIAL BONUS
Each Historical Marker comes with a free one-year membership to the Fitchburg Historical Society If you are already a member, you may transfer this free membership to another individual!