Historical Commission

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. View most recent agendas and minutes.

2026 Monthly Meeting Schedule

The Historical Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room in City Hall. Special meetings may be called at other times, as necessary. The Commission’s Agenda is posted on the City’s website not less than 48 hours in advance, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Changes to the meeting dates, time, or location, are be posted on the City’s website at https://www.gardner-ma.gov/.

Members

Responsibilities

The Gardner Historical Commission was established in 1973 for the preservation, protection and development of the historical and archaeological assets of the City of Gardner.

The Historical Commission conducts research for places of historic or archaeological value, cooperates with the state archaeologist in conducting such research or other surveys, and seeks to coordinate the activities of other entities organized for similar purposes.

For the purpose of protecting and preserving such places, the Commission may take such recommendations as it deems necessary to the city council and, subject to the approval of the city council, to the Massachusetts historical commission, that any such place be certified as a historical or archaeological landmark.

Quick Links

Massachusetts Historical Commission

National Register of Historic Places Link- https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/index.htm