Historic District
The Historic District Commission (HDC) works to preserve the architectural heritige of this community. The commission is focused on the following areas:
- To preserve and protect the buildings and the historic architectural landscape of the Historic District;
- Maintain continuity of scale and architectural style of constructed, reconstructed and renovated buildings within the District;
- To promote the cultural and educational values of the historic buildings in the Town;
- Conserve property values in the District;
- To further the implementation of the New Castle Master Plan.
- Approved minutes are posted on the web. Draft minutes are never posted on the web but hard copies are available through the Town Clerk's office during their office hours.
Please note that only approved minutes are posted on the website. The HDC meets only when applicants require a hearing either a work session or public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING COSTS: Sliding Rate depending on cost of project, $50 Public Hearing Posting Fee, $7 Certified Letter (x each Abutter/Applicant)
Board Members
Commission Members
Name | Title | Term Expires |
---|---|---|
Etoile Holzaepfel
| Chair | May 2026 |
David Myers
| VIce-Chair | May 2026 |
Ruth Zikaras
| Member | May 2025 |
Guy Stearns
| Alternate | May 2025 |
Peter Rice
| Alternate | May 2026 |
Kate Murray
| Planning Board Representative | May 2025 |
Jane Finn
| Select Board Liaison | May 2025 |