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On the Watertown Seal is a picture of an English Colonist and an Indian exchanging, as peace tokens, bread for fish. Captain Roger Clap landed at Nantasket Point in 1630 and rode up Charles River to Gerry's Landing with the first party of Watertown Colonists.
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Historical Commission

What We Do

The Watertown Historical Commission was established in 1985 to preserve, protect, and advocate for the Town’s historical or archaeological resources. Our responsibilities include implementing the Demolition Delay Ordinance, researching places of historic or archaeological value, educational outreach to the community, building upon the base of historic knowledge already in existence, and establishing long-lasting protection of these resources for future generations. The Commission cooperates with the Massachusetts Historical Commission and the State Archaeologist and renders opinions and recommendations to the Town Council, Town departments, and the public.  Consider a historic plaque for your home.

Preservation Award
 
The Watertown Historical Commission Preservation Awards can be awarded to any individual, organization or project that has contributed to the preservation or recognition of Watertown's Historic resources.  There are seven award catagories.

The Preservaton Awards Ceremony will be held on
Thursday, May 23, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at the
Commander's Mansion, 440 Talcott Avenue, Watertown 


Historical Commission Meetings


Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings.
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Minutes are available following approval.
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 Contact
Christopher Hayward
Preservation Agent
Email

Daphne Collins
Preservation Clerk
Email

Town Hall, Third Floor
149 Main St.
Watertown, MA 02472

Ph: (617) 972-6426
Fx: (617) 972-6484

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Members

  • J. B. Jones

       59 Adams Ave.
        Term Expires: October 1, 2011

  • Thomas Melone

       115 Russell Ave.
         Term Expires: October 1, 2013

  • Elisabeth H. Loukas

       16 Carlton Terrace
       Term Expires:  October 1, 2012

  • Marilynne K. Roach

       141 Marshall Street
       Term Expires:  October 1, 2011

 

 

  • David J. Russo, Jr., Chair
    115 Irving Street
    Term Expires: October 1, 2011
  • Susan T. Steele

        77 Russell Ave.
          Term Expires: October 1, 2012

  • Donald S. Berg

        162 Spring Street
        Term Expires:  October 1, 2013

For more information regarding historic resources in Watertown, please view our Useful Links.

The Commission Is Not A Society

The Watertown Historical Commission was established by the Town as a regulatory commission. We are an all-volunteer commission which is part of the Town government, appointed by the Town Manager.

A common misconception is that we are the Watertown Historical Society, a private non-profit organization. You can contact them at: 26 Marshall St., Watertown, MA 02472