Mission: To promote the educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the Village through an effective preservation program.
Overview: The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is a group of dedicated volunteers that have an interest in historic preservation and a deep sense of pride in the history of Montgomery. The HPC operates the Settler's Cottage Museum at 198 N. River Street in front of the Village Hall. They actively seek donations of photos and other historical memorabilia to catalog and preserve for future generations. Additionally, the HPC organizes several fundraising events each year.
Commitment: Serving on the Historic Preservation Commission is a long-term commitment with duties that include monthly meetings, maintain operations at Settler’s Cottage Museum, attending and supporting events and fundraiser, engaging in dialogue to spark new ideas and engaging the community in implementing the new ideas.
The Historic Preservation Commission meets at 6:30P the third Monday of each month at Village Hall.
Membership and Term: Committee membership shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees and be comprised of at least eight (8) resident electors of Montgomery to serve an initial term of three (3) years starting May 1, 2024. The Board of Trustees has the authority to appoint additional members and/or alternate members, who may be non-residents, as appropriate to facilitate the work of the Committee.