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Longmeadow Historical Commission
The mission of the Longmeadow Historical Commission is to identify,
preserve, and educate the Town about its unique historic heritage.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 seven members are appointed by the Select Board and serve three year terms. The current members of the Commission include Beth Hoff (Chair), Chris Hall, Susan Hall, Tim McKenna, Betsy Port, Michelle Steger, and Steve Weiss.
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 PM. You may contact the Commission by calling the Planning and Community Development Office at 565-4153
Links:
Massachusetts Historical Commission
Historical Longmeadow BrochureDid you know that Longmeadow was the first community to be incorporated into the Commonwealth of Massachusetts immediately following the Revolutionary War?
October 17, 2008 marked the 225th anniversary of that incorporation into the newly formed Commonwealth of Massachusetts. For those who are interested a timeline of Longmeadow history can be found on the Longmeadow Historical Society website.
A brief history of the Town of Longmeadow is also available online.
See History of Longmeadow Scavenger Hunt- a great activity for the whole family.Longmeadow Structures- built prior to 1901- A list of structures that may be impacted by the demolition delay bylaw
Areas of Historical Significance in Longmeadow, MA- This document lists structures and areas in Longmeadow that the Historical Commission has identified as being of historic interest.
Areas of Historical Significance in Longmeadow- ver 8.0, 11/19/09
A Plan for Historic Preservation- Longmeadow Historic District Commission- 1988
