Meetings  

• 5:30 p.m. - Fourth Thursday of Each Month  (Except Nov. & Dec.)
• See Calendar for Special Meetings & Cancellations.
• Council Chambers
  Town Hall
  180 High Street 
  Wakefield, RI 02879 

Agendas & Minutes

 Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. 
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes  

Members     

The HDC consists of 7 members appointed to 3-year terms.  The current membership of the HDC incudes:

• Murray Gates - Chair
• David Hill - Vice Chair
• Linda Stedman - Secretary
• Richard Youngken
• David Nedwidek
• VACANCY
• VACANCY

Purpose   

The purpose of the Historic District Commission is to promote historic preservation in the Kingston Historic District.  The Commission reviews plans for construction, demolition, relocation and exterior alterations of structures located in the designated historic district as well as plans for alterations to historic cemeteries.  The Commission also serves in an advisory capacity to the Planning Board and the Town Council on historic preservation issues.