Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is looking for Nominees for Preservation Awards
to celebrate "Preservation Month", which is held nation wide this year.

The Commission's Golden Key Award recognize significant restoration projects to buildings in the town of Westminster that have set good examples for historic preservation
Nominees are also sought for in Two Categories...one for "Homes" and the other for "Public Buildings and/or Businesses"

For more info, please click on the links below....
Preservation Award Info 2024
Nomination Form 2024
Golden Key Nomination Form 2024

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Mission

The Historical Commission is an official town body, an agent of local government. Commissions are set up according to the laws of the Commonwealth under Chapter 40, Section 8 and members are appointed by the Selectmen, and are sworn in by the Town Clerk to serve three year terms. The law requires a minimum of three people and a maximum of 7 to be on a commission. The commission’s meetings must be publically posted. The commission’s budget is provided by taxpayers through town meeting vote.

The law requires a historical commission to conduct research on places of historical or architectural value, to cooperate with the State Archaeologist in conducting surveys and reporting on sites, to coordinate with other preservation organizations, and to keep accurate records or its actions. The law also enables a local commission to do other things like prepare and distribute publications, make recommendations to the selectmen, enter into contracts, and essentially develop an effective local program for preservation that is based on the needs and desires of our community.