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Historical Commission
The Historical Commission meets the fourth Tuesday of every month. Please contact us if you have any questions or are interested in serving on the Commission. Thank you.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Webster Historical Commission is to preserve the rich heritage of the Town of Webster for future generations by identifying historic resources, encouraging preservation and adaptive reuse, advocating for preservation bylaws where needed, and educating the public about the history of the Town and the importance of historic preservation.
Adopted: September 29, 2020
current projectS
Architectural and Historical Survey (1979) & Comprehensive Community Wide Survey (2000)
The Commission is seeking funding at Town Meeting to update the Historical Survey which was first developed in 1979 and updated in 2000. This is an important first step towards developing a Preservation Plan for the Town of Webster. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
Tercentenary marker- Restoration and Relocation
The Commission is seeking to restore Webster's one Tercentenary Marker located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Lake Street, Birch Island Road and Thompson Road. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Name | Role | Term Expires |
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Ted Avlas | Chairman | 2025 |
Elaine Davies | Clerk | 2026 |
Judith-Ann Keegan | Member | 2024 |
Reanna Kuzdzal | Member | 2024 |
Sean Orgel | Member | 2025 |
VACANCIES | Two (2) Members | TBD |
Members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen and serve a 3 year term.
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Bates Grove
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Cambric Works
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Episcopal Church
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Killdeer Camp
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Rock Castle
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Slater Mill
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Stockwell Block
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Fire Station
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Fire Station
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Joslin House
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Railroad Crossing
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Main Street
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Aerial Photo of Webster
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Maanexit Dining Room
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Maanexit Lobby
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Market
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Oxford Avenue
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Post Office
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Woolworth's - Main Street
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Joslin House
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Bates Shoe Factory
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Dewitt Hotel
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Main Street
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Railroad Depot
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Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg - 1920
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World War I Soldiers
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Bartlett High School Band
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Mason Drugstore
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Town Hall
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Manzi Fruit
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Bartlett High School
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Bates Grove Cottages
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Bates Grove Landing
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Beacon Park
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Beacon Park
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Beacon Park
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Beacon Park
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Beacon Park
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Filmer School
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Ice House
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Indian Inn
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Joslin House
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Sandy Shore, Killdeer Island
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Ko-Ko-Ko-Ho Club House, Point Pleasant
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View from Yolande House
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Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg
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Holy Trinity Church, Lake Street
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Main Street from top of Larchar-Branch Building
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Main Street
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Main Street
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Point Breeze Pavilion
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Point Pleasant
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Entrance to Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg
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Bates Grove
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Old Rock Castle School - Prospect Street
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Sacred Heart Church and Rectory
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School Street School
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Second Island Bathing Beach
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Snug Harbor
The Webster Historical Commission was established on March 5, 1974 when Town Meeting approved Article 20:
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town By-Laws by adding a new Section 18 to read as follows:
There shall be established under the provisions of the General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8D, a Historical Commission of the Town of Webster for the purposes and with the rights and duties provided by law to be composed of seven (7) members, appointed by the Board of Selectmen for terms of three (3) years except that the initial appointment shall be two members shall serve (1) year, two members shall serve for (2) years and three members shall serve (3) years."
- Webster Historical Collection - Gladys E. Kelly Public Library
- The Community History Archives - Webster Times Digitized
- Webster Dudley Historical Society & Museum
- MACRIS - Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System
- MACRIS Interactive Map
- Massachusetts Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program
- Massachusetts Historical Commission
- Worcester Historical Museum
- Worcester County Genealogy, History & Facts
- Digital Commonwealth
- Massachusetts State Archives
- National Register of Historic Places
- National Trust for Historic Preservation