Meeting House rentals are handled by the Lynnfield Historical Society. Please call Peggy Weickert at 781-334-4724.
Memberships:
American Association for State and Local History
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions
Duties & Responsibilities
Founded in 1963, the Lynnfield Historical Commission is a 5 member board appointed by the selectmen to preserve, promote, and develop the historical assets of Lynnfield. Under MGL Chapter 40 section 8d, a local historic Historical Commission is the official agent for community wide historic preservation, planning, and the designation of local historic districts, properties and sites. In particualr, this law identifies 5 responsibilities for historical commissions including:
Conducting research on places of historic or architectural value;
Cooperating with the State Archeologist in conducting surveys and reporting on sites;
Coordinating with other preservation organizations
Keeping accurate records of its actions and filing an annual report
Maintaining a membership duly appointed by the Board of Selectmen
The board may also accept gifts, enter into contracts, and make recommendations to the selectmen.
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