Historic Board

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Overview


The Lowell Historic Board (LHB) is the City of Lowell's historic preservation agency. Central to the Board's responsibilities is its design review, permitting, and enforcement authority in the Downtown Lowell Historic District and ten additional neighborhood districts.

In addition to its design review and permitting activities, among other responsibilities the Board also:
  • Provides technical assistance regarding preservation and design citywide
  • Maintains a comprehensive survey of over 2,500 historic resources in Lowell
  • Runs an active community engagement and outreach program including:
    • Electronic, quarterly newsletter
    • Social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
    • Sign grant program for small businesses in the Downtown Lowell Historic District
    • Downtown Lowell Historic District building markers
    • Neighborhood historic district house markers 
Please explore this website to learn more about the Historic Board, permitting requirements, and historic preservation in general and also follow us on social media.  

Historic Board

Title Member Name Term Exp. Date
Chair George Villaras - Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce 2/29/2028
Vice Chair Jeffrey Harris - MA Department of Conservation & Recreation 2/29/2028
Member Yovani Baez-Rose - DPD Director 2/29/2028
Member Deborah Belanger - City Manager At Large Preservation Interests 2/28/2025
Member Troy Depeiza - Boston Society for Architecture/AIA 2/29/2028
Member Aurora Erickson - Lowell Historical Society 2/28/2027
Member Gray Fitzsimons - Lowell National Historical Park 2/28/2027
Member Lucia Walker - Lowell Planning Board 2/28/2027
Member Vacant - Greater Lowell Bar Association Rep. 2/28/2027
Old black and white panoramic photo of Lowell