Longmeadow Historical Commission
The purpose of the Longmeadow Historical Commission is to
plan and implement programs for the identification, evaluation,
preservation and protection of Longmeadow's historic places.
The Historical Commission works in an advisory capacity to other
town commissions and boards to ensure that historic preservation
is considered in planning for future Longmeadow development.
The Longmeadow Historical Commission collaborates with the
other historical bodies in town, the Historic
District Commission and the Longmeadow
Historical Society, to promote the value of history,
to educate the public regarding the history of the town and to
encourage historic preservation in Longmeadow. The three entities
are often confused, but each has a distinct role in the town.
The Historic District Commission, also a public body, is responsible
solely for regulatory design review of properties within the
Longmeadow Historic District. The Longmeadow Historical Society
is a private, non-profit organization that works to educate the
public on pertinent historical matters, preserve the Storrs House
museum, and maintain historical collections and records. The
Longmeadow Historical Society runs the acclaimed Long Meddowe
Days, an annual celebration on the Town Green.
Recent accomplishments of the Longmeadow Historical Commission
include:
- Establishment of the north end of Longmeadow Street as a
National Register District
- Creation of Historic Preservation Awards
- Facilitation of a comprehensive survey of all pre-1950 structures
by Boston University graduate students
- Preservation of the unique historical character of Chandler
Avenue through advocacy efforts before the Planning Board and
the Town.
- The recently approved demolition
delay bylaw to protect historic properties and places
in town.
Operating under Mass. General Laws Chapter 40, Section 8d,
the Longmeadow Historical Commission is a municipal agency. Its
members are appointed by the Select Board and serve three year
terms. The current seven members of the Commission include Chris
Hall (Chair), Susan Hall, Beth Hoff, Betsy Port, Milton Reach,
and Brewster Sturtevant.
Meetings are held on a regular basis each month. Meeting times
and locations are posted at the Town Hall and are listed on the
Longmeadow Town
Calendar. All meetings are open and public input is welcomed.
Upcoming meetings: . The Historical Commission meets
on the third Thursday of every month at the Fire Station Community
Meeting Room at 7:30 p.m.
You may contact the Commission by calling the Planning and
Community Development Office at 565-4153.
