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MISSION

The Arlington Historical Commission (AHC) was established in 1970 to preserve and protect significant buildings within the Town that constitute or reflect distinctive features of the architectural, cultural, political, economic or social history of the Town. This work is described in the Town of Arlington Bylaws, Title VI, Article 6.

The Commission is an advocate for historic preservation in Arlington, including working with the planning department and development to maintain Arlington’s Historic character. The Commission maintains an inventory of historically and/or architecturally significant properties. It also administers the demolition-delay bylaw through formal public hearings and informal meetings with owners of inventoried properties. The Commission works with Town agencies on the maintenance and restoration of various town-owned historical buildings and gardens, including the Whittemore Robbins House and its outbuildings, the Winfield Robbins Memorial Gardens, The Town Hall and grounds, 23 Maple Street, and the Jarvis House at 50 Pleasant Street.

The Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Whittemore-Robbins House or through online meeting format as posted on the Commission's calendar. All meetings are open to the public. Only approved minutes are posted. All agendas posted on the calendar are subject to change until the scheduled meeting begins.

The commission has an office in the Whittemore-Robbins House.


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