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The Chelmsford Center Historic District Commission was established under Massachusetts General Law  Chapter 40C, and is independent of the Chelmsford Historical Commission.

It is comprised of not less than three and not more than seven volunteers,  who are appointed by the Town Manager, and approved by the Board of Selectmen for a 3-year term.

Members are listed in the Historic District Commission section of the Town Officials directory, and phone/mail contact information may be found there.

The purposes of the Historic District are:

1. To preserve and protect the distinctive characteristics of buildings and places significant in the history of the Commonwealth and its cities and towns.

2. To improve and maintain the settings of those buildings and places.

3. To encourage new designs compatible with existing buildings in the district.

• The purpose of the Standards is to guide rehabilitation and construction in the historic districts in the Town of Chelmsford in order to preserve and protect the distinctive characteristics of buildings and places significant in the history and architectural heritage of the town.
• The goal is to minimize reliance on the individual tastes and preferences of those who happen to be awarding permits and instead set up clear rules that everyone will understand.

Application for Certificate of Appropriateness (Other than Signs)

  Application for Certificate of Appropriateness (Signs)

• Please submit the completed application at least 2 weeks prior to attendance at a Historic District Commission meeting.
• District meetings are held on the first Monday of every month, except on Holidays.
• Please check the Chelmsford Meeting Calendar before attending.