Historical Commission

The Historical Commission meets the third Tuesday of every month. Please contact us if you have any questions or are interested in serving on the Commission. CLICK HERE if you'd like to apply online.  Thank you.

Painting of a train crossing over a lake

Mission Statement

The mission of the Webster Historical Commission is to preserve the rich heritage of the Town of Webster for future generations by identifying historic resources, encouraging preservation and adaptive reuse, advocating for preservation bylaws where needed, and educating the public about the history of the Town and the importance of historic preservation. 

Adopted: September 29, 2020

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Communitywide preservation plan - 2024

CoverIn December 2023, the Town of Webster began work on a Communitywide Historic Preservation Plan, building upon an array of Town initiatives focused on the revitalization of Webster’s historic core. Funded in part by a Survey and Planning Grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) and led by Webster’s Historical Commission and Planning, Conservation, and Economic Development Department, the Town undertook a comprehensive review of its historic resources and their role in community revitalization and quality of life.

The Commission is pleased to announce that the Communitywide Preservation Plan has been approved and is now available. 

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Name Role Term 
Expires
Ted Avlas Chairman 2025
Elaine Davies Clerk 2026
Judith-Ann Keegan Member 2024
Bryan Pelletier Member 2027
David Dupont Member 2028
VACANCIES Two (2) Members TBD

Members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen and serve a 3 year term.

The Webster Historical Commission was established on March 5, 1974 when Town Meeting approved Article 20:

To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town By-Laws by adding a new Section 18 to read as follows:

There shall be established under the provisions of the General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8D, a Historical Commission of the Town of Webster for the purposes and with the rights and duties provided by law to be composed of seven (7) members, appointed by the Board of Selectmen for terms of three (3) years except that the initial appointment shall be two members shall serve (1) year, two members shall serve for (2) years and three members shall serve (3) years."