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Historic District Commission
Framingham’s Historic District Commission (HDC) is an appointed board of residents that oversees the preservation and stewardship of buildings in the city’s designated Local Historic Districts. The HDC reviews proposed changes to designated properties and works with property owners to balance the needs of modern living with the historic integrity of their buildings and surrounding neighborhood contexts.
Members of the Historic District Commission
Name |
Seat |
District | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Kubat | Interim Chair - At-large member | 5 | June 2028 |
| Vacant | Vice Chair- District Owner Resident |
June 2025 | |
| Susan Bernstein | Member - Realtor | 6 | June 2026 |
| Henry Field | Member - Attorney | 6 | June 2027 |
| Kenneth Nowell | Member - At-large (Historic Preservation) | 3 | June 2026 |
| Elsiana Zhaka | Member - Architect | 6 | June 2027 |
| Vacant | Member - History Center | June 2026 | |
| Paul Charboneau | Alternate | 6 | June 2026 |
| Paul Silva | Alternate | 3 | June 2026 |
| Peter Knapp | Alternate | 6 | June 2026 |
| Andrew Habermehl | Alternate | 6 | June 2026 |
| Vacant | Alternate | June 2027 |
Duties
The Historic District Commission (HDC) preserves the character of Local Historic Districts in Framingham through a review/advisory process. HDC's purview oversees proposed external changes to designated properties that are visible in a public way.
Member Skillset
The seven full members of the HDC are required to have the following qualifications:
- a representative of the Framingham History Center
- an architect registered to practice in MA
- a licensed real estate agent
- a lawyer
- a land owner resident from a historic district
- two at-large members
- 5 alternate members can be drawn from these qualifying areas, including an urban planner, architectural historian, landscape architect, licensed general contractor, or any other citizen with a demonstrated commitment to historic preservation.
Membership Responsibilities
Member responsibilities include:
- Attend monthly meetings
- Discuss proposed changes with property owners prior to the formal application process
- Reviewing and voting on applications for proposed changes to properties
- Providing input on broader issues related to historic preservation in Framingham, including the creation of new Local Historic Districts.
Meeting Information
Meeting dates/occurrence: Second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2 of the Memorial Building (150 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01702). For more information about the Historic District Commission's meeting schedule, call 508-532-5455. Hearing schedules can vary. Please confirm with the City Clerk at 508-532-5520 or check the Meeting Postal for Agendas and Minutes.