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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 
Invitation to ceremony

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
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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, 2010

  • Elizabeth Loukas

       16 Carlton Terrace
       Term Expires:  October 1, 2012

  • Marilynne Roach

       141 Marshall Street
       Term Expires:  October 1, 2011

 

 

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

        77 Russell Ave.
          Term Expires: October 1, 2012

  • Donald S. Berg

        162 Spring Street
        Term Expires:  October 1, 2010

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