Historical Commission

The Historical Commission meets the fourth Tuesday of every month. Please contact us if you have any questions or are interested in serving on the Commission. Thank you.

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

current projectS

Architectural and Historical Survey (1979) & Comprehensive Community Wide Survey (2000)

The Commission is seeking funding at Town Meeting to update the Historical Survey which was first developed in 1979 and updated in 2000. This is an important first step towards developing a Preservation Plan for the Town of Webster. To learn more, CLICK HERE.

Tercentenary marker- Restoration and Relocation

The Commission is seeking to restore Webster's one Tercentenary Marker located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Lake Street, Birch Island Road and Thompson Road. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Name	Role	Term Expires
Ted Avlas	Chairman	2025
Elaine Davies	Clerk	2023
Judith-Ann Keegan	Member	2024
Reanna Kuzdzal	Member	2024
Sean Orgel	Member	2025
VACANCIES	Two (2) Members	TBD

Bates Grove
Cambric Works
Episcopal Church
Killdeer Camp
Rock Castle
Slater Mill
Stockwell Block
Fire Station
Fire Station
Joslin House
Railroad Crossing
Main Street
Aerial Photo of Webster
Maanexit Dining Room
Maanexit Lobby
Market
Oxford Avenue
Post Office
Woolworth's - Main Street
Joslin House
Bates Shoe Factory
Dewitt Hotel
Main Street
Railroad Depot
Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg - 1920
World War I Soldiers
Bartlett High School Band
Mason Drugstore
Town Hall
Manzi Fruit
Bartlett High School
Bates Grove Cottages
Bates Grove Landing
Beacon Park
Beacon Park
Beacon Park
Beacon Park
Beacon Park
Filmer School
Ice House
Indian Inn
Joslin House
Sandy Shore, Killdeer Island
Ko-Ko-Ko-Ho Club House, Point Pleasant
View from Yolande House
Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg
Holy Trinity Church, Lake Street
Main Street from top of Larchar-Branch Building
Main Street
Main Street
Point Breeze Pavilion
Point Pleasant
Entrance to Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg
Bates Grove
Old Rock Castle School - Prospect Street
Sacred Heart Church and Rectory
School Street School
Second Island Bathing Beach
Snug Harbor

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."