Establishing Local Historic Districts

Local historic districts provide one of the strongest forms of protection for historic properties in Massachusetts. This workshop will cover the process by which communities can establish local historic districts under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40C. Learn all about the outreach process, the legalities of establishing local districts, completing a Study Report, and making it through Town Meeting or City Council.

This workshop will focus exclusively on establishing local historic districts; administration of local historic districts and design review are covered in a separate workshop.