Do the members of the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission receive salaries for their public service?
No. They volunteer their time because of their interest and/or experience with older structures as well as their commitment to historic preservation in Somerville. Members typically serve for three-year terms and can be re-appointed. 30. In addition to overseeing the Local Historic Districts, what other activities does the SHPC engage in? The SHPC and its Staff develops educational material and fosters community pride about local history and preservation through a variety of activities. Ongoing work includes organizing walking and biking tours of Somerville’s neighborhoods, providing interpretive brochures about historic sites, including the Old Powder House in Nathan Tufts Park and the Milk Row Cemetery, and sponsoring historic re-enactments, such as the annual New Year’s Day flag raising at the Prospect Hill Tower and Paul Revere’s Ride on Patriot’s Day. The Commission sponsors a Preservation Awards Program that culminates each year in a ceremony at the Somerville Museum to honor own
