Greenfield Historical Commission

Purpose

The Greenfield Historical Commission was established through municipal acceptance of Massachusetts General law Chapter 40, Section 8D and a premise that preservation is a local affair. The Commission cooperates with the Massachusetts Historical Commission/State Historic Preservation Officer and the State Archaelogist, and serves the community as the preservation planning arm of local government.

Under the General Law, Greenfield appoints a commission of five to seven members to three year staggered terms "for the preservation, protection and development of the historical or archaelogical assets of such city or town". The Commission researches areas and places of historic or architectural value, advocates for their preservatrion, and calls attention to their roles in maintaining a sense of place, enhancing community pride, ans as unique social and economic assets.

Members

Marcia Starkey, Chair
Barbara Weeks, Treasurer
Jane McGahan, Secretary
Peter S. Miller
Lindley Wilson
Donald Pearson
Carolyn McLellan

Meetings

Regular meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Annex.
Special meetings are noticed when necessary.

Historic Designations

The National Register of Historic Places:

• Main Street Historic District
• East Main Street-High Streets Historic District

Individual listings:

1. United States Post Office 442 Main Street
2. The Weldon Hotel 54 High Street
3. The Garden Theatre Block 353-367 Main Street
4. Leavitt-Hovey House/Greenfield Public library 402 Main Street
5. Newton School Shelburne Road
6. Old Tavern Farm 817 Colrain Road

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