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Historical Commission
While the response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) ensues, the Town of Amherst public offices remain closed. Department staff are working remotely and are ready to support your business needs, answer questions and schedule virtual meetings when necessary. Staff are available by email; please consult the Staff Directory to access email links.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION IS ALIVE AND STRONG IN AMHERST. FROM NORTH AMHERST, TO SOUTH AMHERST, AND TO THE CENTER OF TOWN, HISTORIC PLACES MATTER TO OUR COMMUNITY.
HISTORICAL COMMISSION OVERVIEW
The Commission undertakes a wide variety of historic preservation projects, including the preservation and restoration of Amherst’s historic public cemeteries, Amherst's three historic commons and several historic parks, public buildings, and sites. The Commission works with other Town boards/committees and community historic preservation groups, interested citizens, and Town staff on such projects.
From Top Left: JCA, North Amherst Library, Emily Dickinson House, Downtown Amherst
resources
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD (3.85 MB) THE 1894 REVISED EDITION OF THE HANDBOOK OF AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS, PREPARED AND PUBLISHED BY FREDERICK H. HITCHCOC
Members
Members | Appointed |
Term Expiration |
---|---|---|
Patricia J. Auth | 2018 |
2022 |
Robin Fordham | 2018 |
2022 |
Jan Marquardt, Vice Chair | 2015 |
2023 |
Jane Sheffler, Clerk | 2019 |
2021 |
Hetty Startup | 2019 |
2023 |
Jane Wald, Chair | 2015 |
2021 |
Vacancy - 1 | n/a |
n/a |
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4 Boltwood Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Ph: 413-259-3187
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