Historical Commission
Mission Statement
The Westport Historical Commission has two sets of responsibilities:
- For the Town as a whole - advisory body to Town government on matters relating to the preservation, protection, and development of the historical or archeological assets of the Town.
- For Historic Districts created by Town Meeting Vote - regulatory authority as the Historic District Commission to oversee the Westport Point Historic District, through a review and approval process that seeks to:
- Preserve and protect the distinctive characteristics and settings of buildings and structures in the district;
- Assure that alterations and additions to all buildings and structures are not incongruous to the historic aspects or architectural characteristics of the existing building or structure or its surroundings; and
- Assure that new construction is compatible with neighboring buildings and fits into the context of the historic district.
Commission Members
Name | Title |
---|---|
Garrett Stuck
| Chair |
William Kendall
| Vice Chair |
Deborah Ciolfi
| Clerk |
Caroline Bolter
| Member |
Rud Lawrence
| Member |
Beverly Schuch
| Member |