The Medford Historical Commission works to preserve and protect the city of Medford’s historic character and heritage in order to sustain and improve the significance of Medford’s place in American history.
Established under Section 8d of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws and Chapter 48 of the Medford Municipal Ordinances, the Commission is the official city body charged with the identification of properties and sites in the city of historical significance, and is the principal advisor to the city on matters relating to historic preservation. The Commission is further charged with reviewing all requests for demolition of buildings constructed more than 75 years ago or that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places or the Massachusetts Register of Historic Places.
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Demolition Delay Review Process
Demolition Review Cases
Current Commissioners:
Jennifer M. Keenan, Chair
Ryan D. Hayward, Vice Chair
Doug Carr, CPC Representative
Benjamin Johnson
Abigail Salerno, Webmaster and Local Project Coordinator
Edward Wiest
Peter Miller, Interim Secretary
Commissioner Bios – Past and Present
2021 Meeting Dates
The Commission traditionally meets on the second Monday of every month (except October, when it meets on the third Monday) at 7 PM. As a precaution against COVID-19, all of our meetings are being held digitally via Zoom until further notice.
January 11
February 8
March 8
April 12
May 10
June 14
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 18*
November 8
December 13
Past Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Recorded Zoom Meetings, via Medford Community Media
Annual Reports
2019 Annual Report
2018 Annual Report
2017 Annual Report
2016 Annual Report
2014 Annual Report
2013 Annual Report
