Historic District Commission


Mission Statement

The Historic District Commission was established by ordinance under C.G.S. 7-147a-k, the Commission’s statutory charge includes providing information to property owners and others involving the preservation of the Historic District, suggesting pertinent local legislation concerning the District, initiating planning and zoning proposals, commenting on all applications for zoning variances and special exceptions where they affect the District, and consulting with other organizations interested in historic presentation. 


Historic District Regulations

Certificate of Appropriateness Application

Map of the Sherman Historic District

Sherman Historic District Inventory List



Contact Information:

Mailing :
Historic District Commission
P.O. Box 514
Sherman, Connecticut 06784

Chair: Cara Kaufmann
e-mail:  carakaufmann@gmail.com


Historic District Commission Members

Cara Kaufmann, Chair
Marilyn Dwyer, Vice-Chair
Jim French
Jan Desiato


Description of Services

The Commission acts on applications for exterior changes to structures within the Historic District.

Meetings are held on the third Monday of alternating months, (beginning with February) at 7:00 PM at Mallory Town Hall.