Historic Preservation

Talbot Mills Dam at sunset - June 2022

The goal of our Historic Preservation efforts is to preserve, protect and develop the historical and archaeological assets of the Town of Billerica.  The Town of Billerica has a number of significant historic resources and an strong culture of preservation.  In addition to the two municipal commissions listed below, there is an active Historical Society and a newMiddlesex Canal Museum to commemorate the regional impact of the historic Middlesex Canal.  

Historic District Commission - reviews and approves permits for all work on structures located in one of the four historic districts established in the Town. 

Historical Commission - administers Demolition Delay bylaw and undertakes activities to promote historic preservation in Billerica

 

Current Project:  Community-Wide Survey Planning Grant

The Town was recently awarded a grant from the Mass Historic Commission to create a Survey plan for the town that will inventory the existing historic resources documentation in Town and make a plan for filling in gaps in the documentation and updating information where possible.  This project will begin in September 2023.  Check here for updates as the project progresses. 

Resources

Historic Resources Inventory

Billerica Library Historical Collections

Research your historic home (BPL Files)

State Historic Preservation Database (MACRIS)

Preservation Mass (organization) - includes links to vendors and educational resources for owners of historic buildings

Historic Districts BrochureCover image for Historic District Brochure