Town of Leverett
9 Montague Road
Leverett, MA 01054 Town Clerk: (413) 548-9150 Tax Collector: (413) 548-9666 Assessor: (413) 548-4945 Town Hall Fax: (413) 548-1035 Contact Us
In accordance with Massachusetts State Law* the Leverett Historical Commission’s mandate is to identify, protect, preserve anddevelop the material evidence of Leverett’s historical assets.
Theseassets encompass the entire historic and cultural landscape: our architectural, aesthetic, agricultural, cultural, economic, political and social history; and the unique heritage of Leverett.This may include geological and archeological sitesand artifacts, the architectural or built environment; and social, cultural, and industrial practices. Protection and preservation of our historic inventory, which includes indigenous sites, as Leverett is located on or near the ancestral lands of the Pocumtuck, Nonotuck, and Nipmuc people.
The activities of the Historical Commission include, but are not limited to the following:
To identify, research and inventory historical assets
To evaluate and advise on restoration, preservation, rehabilitation and reuse of historic assets
To educate, engage, and promote knowledge of Leverett historical assets through interpretive programs, documentation, and communityoutreach
To develop and assist in preservation planning, partnering with other town committees, organizations and private residents
To be an active participant in town planning processes and to advise town boards, committees, departments, and administration in matters relating to historic preservation, including any proposed alteration, destruction, or relocation of historical assets.
To review, recommend,and regulate as authorized incurrent bylaws, or to propose new bylaws.
To facilitate access to historical public records
To explore funding and grant opportunities in support of the above
It is the Historic Commissions belief that the distinct character of Leverett today is shaped by its past; that our history helps inform Leverett’s identity and can provide a guide to it’s future.
*The Leverett Historical Commission was created by act of Town Meeting in 1973 under the authority of Massachusetts General Laws, Part I, Title VII, Chapter 40, section 8D
The Historical Commission, with grants from Mass Humanities (Research Inventory Grant), Community Preservation Commisstion, and Boston Public Library, is proud to release the first of many volumes of records from the Town of Leverett vault. Please feel free to browse.
Mon, Jun 9, 2025 at 07:00 PM
-- Online and in-person at Town Hall Topic: Historical Commission Meeting - Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 848 0606 91; Passcode: 254618
Mon, May 12, 2025 at 07:00 PM
-- Online and in-person at Town Hall Topic: Historical Commission Meeting - Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84806069184?pwd=IV1P3b3M5g9qYcb7ftZdSweh8Ss26q.1 - Meeting ID: 848 0606 91; Passcode: 254618
Mon, Jan 13, 2025 at 07:00 PM
-- Online and in-person at Town Hall Topic: Historical Commission Meeting - Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 848 0606 91; Passcode: 254618
Mon, Dec 9, 2024 at 07:00 PM
-- Online and in-person at Town Hall Topic: Historical Commission Meeting - Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 848 0606 91; Passcode: 254618
Mon, Nov 18, 2024 at 07:00 PM
-- Online and in-person at Town Hall Topic: Historical Commission Meeting - Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 848 0606 91; Passcode: 254618
Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 07:00 PM
-- Online and in-person at Town Hall Topic: Historical Commission Meeting - Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 848 0606 91; Passcode: 254618
Mon, Sep 9, 2024 at 07:00 PM
-- Online and in-person at Town Hall
Mon, Aug 12, 2024 at 06:00 PM
-- Annual CPA HPR Monitoring. Meet at Town Hall 6pm.
Mon, Jul 8, 2024 at 06:00 PM
-- Historic Assets Yearly Review - meet in person 6pm at Town Hall (outside)
Mon, Jun 10, 2024 at 07:00 PM
-- Town Hall & online: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85720560676?pwd=bThuajB1LzFWTG9ndU51WUhGZks1QT09
Mon, May 13, 2024 at 07:00 PM
-- Online and in-person at town hall: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83596838694
Read the report on findings from the 2017-18 Historical Assets Survey -
Charcoal Kiln (coke kilns)