Historic Preservation Commission

The town of Waterville values its historic buildings, sites, structures and objects. Through the Historic Preservation Commission, the town of Waterville seeks to identify, preserve and protect significant historic and archaeological properties that celebrates the history of the town of Waterville. The Historic Preservation Commission offers a number of services to support preservation efforts of these irreplaceable assets:

• A local register of historic places
• Special Valuation Tax incentives for historic building rehabilitation
• Educational resources and contacts
• Plaques designating the building/structure’s placement on the register
• Access to advice and guidance from historical preservation professionals

Meetings

The Commission meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm at the Waterville Public Library, 107 W Locust St, or location as designated in current meeting agenda

Members

The Waterville Historic Commission consists of five (5) members appointed by the Mayor of Waterville and approved by Waterville Town Council. The members are appointed for a three year term.

Mission Statement

The mission of this Commission is to provide for the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic resources; raise community awareness of and help maintain the history of Waterville, and partner with other community resources to promote, plan, and preserve the historic significance of Waterville.