Landmarks Commission
We preserve Boston’s historic buildings and places, through protective designation and design review.
The Landmarks Commission is Boston’s historic preservation agency. We perform a wide range of preservation planning and cultural resource management functions.
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The Boston Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on petition #256.16, for the consideration of designating the Citgo Sign in Kenmore Square, on the roof of 660 Beacon Street, as a Boston landmark. The public hearing will be held on:
Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at 6 p.m.
Room 900, Boston City Hall
Boston, MA 02201
At a public hearing on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, the Landmarks Commission voted to designate 50 Cedar Street, Roxbury, as a Boston landmark. This will become official once approved by the Mayor and City Council.
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) and the nine local historic district commissions are comprised of volunteers nominated by professional organizations and neighborhood groups. Find specifics about commissioner appointments in the Boston Landmarks Commission's enabling legislation, and in each district's study report. All commissioners must be appointed by the Mayor; some also require City Council confirmation. BLC staff support the commissions' work.
The BLC and City Archaeology Program are part of the City of Boston Environment Department, within the Environment, Energy and Open Space Cabinet. Learn about how we work to protect Boston’s historic resources. Or go straight to the complete 2018 schedule of applications due by and hearing dates for all commissions.
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| Member | Appointed | Expires | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Smiledge | 11/27/2017 | 6/30/2020 | Active |
| David Berarducci | 11/27/2017 | 6/30/2020 | Active |
| Thomas Hotaling | 11/27/2017 | 6/30/2020 | Active |
| John Amodeo | 2/22/2016 | 6/30/2018 | Holdover |
| Richard Yeager | 10/22/2015 | 6/30/2018 | Holdover |
| Susan Goganian | 10/22/2015 | 6/30/2018 | Holdover |
| John Freeman | 2/22/2016 | 6/30/2018 | Holdover |
| Christopher Hart | 10/22/2015 | 6/30/2018 | Holdover |
| Felicia Jacques | 11/27/2017 | 6/30/2019 | Active |
| Diana Parcon | 11/27/2017 | 6/30/2020 | Active |
| Richard Henderson | 9/23/2016 | 6/30/2019 | Active |
| Bradford Walker | 2/22/2016 | 6/30/2017 | Holdover |
| Lindsey Mac Jones | 9/23/2016 | 6/30/2019 | Active |
| Kirsten Hoffman | 11/27/2017 | 6/30/2019 | Active |