Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission's primary duties are to review applications for land development or any type of proposed change to the exteriors of buildings in the Town's two local historic districts, as authorized by NH RSA 674:46. The Commission's decisions are guided by the Federal, State, and Town Regulations. The Commission's primary responsibility is to function as a land use board for properties in the historic disctricts.

The Newington Historical Society, an independent nonprofit organization, oversees the Old Parsonage Museum and the Schoolhouse Museum in the Old Town Hall; maintains most of the Town's historical documents, photos, and artifacts; cares for flower gardens in the historic districts; and sponsors the year-end bonfire in the old town center historic district.

The Town Historian works closely with the Historical Society and the Commission on historical research, document preservation, building needs, and educational materials.

The Old Town Center local historic district encompasses all Town-owned land situated in the old town center. Newington's second local historic district is comprised of the old railroad depot property at Bloody Point that is owned by the State of New Hampshire and was previously leased to the Town of Newington.

The Historic District Commission's jurisdiction has been expanded under the Certified Local Government program, well beyond the boundaries of the designated historic districts.  Under the CLG program, the Commission's oversight includes archeological sites, stone walls, graveyards, and other historic and cultural landmarks located throughout the town.

The Commission is comprised of five members (including a selectman) and four alternates, all of whom are appointed by the Board of Selectmen.  In 2021, the Commission adopted new Rules of Procedure to help applicants understand how the Commission reviews submitted proposals.

To place business on the Commission's agenda, download a copy of the Rules of Procedure and submit a written request to Town Hall.

 

 

Board Members

NameTitle

John Chamberlain

Chair (2025)

John Lamson

Member (2025)

Alan Wilson

Member (2025)

Kara Anderson

Member(2025)

Becky St. Germaine

Member (2025)

Bob Blonigen

Selectmen's Rep

Margaret Lamson

Member(2026)