LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION

 Vision

            The Vision of the Historic Preservation Commission is to ensure that the Town’s essential character and historical significance are maintained through the preservation of its 17^th, 18^th, 19^th and early 20^th century architectural, historic and cultural treasures.

Mission

            The Mission of the Historic Preservation Commission is to afford proper recognition to the Town’s historic landmarks and to protect them from incompatible alterations or demolition.  Doing so will maintain them for the continuing recognition, use and enjoyment of current and future residents and visitors of the Town.

The Commission will meet these objectives by:

· Emphasizing as a statement of local policy that the conservation, protection, enhancement and preservation of local designated landmarks is necessary to promote the cultural, economic, educational and general welfare of the Town’s residents;

· Encouraging the identification and recognition of historic resources which represent distinctive elements of the Town’s historic, architectural and cultural heritage;

· Providing for the careful, thoughtful and  informed evaluation of any proposed alteration, demolition or removal of the visible facades of any designated local historic landmark; and

· Promoting heritage tourism. 

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