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The Historic Districts Act, MGL Chapter 40C was created to protect and preserve the historic resources of the Commonwealth through a local review system that encourages and ensures compatible improvement and development. ~Over 100 communities across the Commonwealth have enacted local historic districts to protect their historic resources and ensure the preservation of the character of their community. ~
Arlington has seven established local historic districts that include over 300 properties that the community has recognized as unique resources worthy of protection. ~The seven districts are: ~Avon Place, Broadway, Central Street, Jason/Gray, Mount Gilboa/Crescent Hill, Pleasant Street, and Russell. ~The Arlington Historic District Commissions are required by law to review the architectural appropriateness of most proposed exterior design changes, whether they be a minor alteration, new additions, or removal of trim or structures. ~The commissions consist of qualified volunteers appointed by the Board of Selectmen and include a property owner or resident of each district, an architect, a real estate professional, and a representative from the Arlington Historical Society.
Please note that the AHDC has jurisdiction of all properties located within a designated local historic district. In addition to the seven local historic districts, a number of individual properties outside of the districts have been designated by Arlington as being historically and/or architecturally significant. These individual properties outside the historic districts are overseen by the Arlington Historical Commission, not the Historic Districts Commissions.
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