Media Advisory
CONTACT:
Office
of the Mayor IMMEDIATE RELEASE
C/o
Irene Dellaquila
(856)
455-3230 Ext 200
WHAT:
The Bridgeton Historic
District Commission is in need of members. If you have an interest in local history,
an interest in the craftsmanship or architecture that comes with older historic
buildings and a desire to see these preserved, then Bridgeton’s Historic
District Commission might be the thing for you. Known as the “BHDC”, the
Commission offers citizens an opportunity to make a difference doing important work
for the entire community.
WHO:
The commission is in need
of members and the City of Bridgeton seeks 1 Class-A member with professional
experience in architecture, building design, or architectural history; 1 Class-
C member who need not have professional experience but a willingness to serve
and learn, and 2 Class-C “Alternates”.
WHEN:
One evening a month
(fourth Monday of each month excluding holidays) the commission meets to review
applications based on the Historic District Guidelines.
WHY:
Serving on the Bridgeton
Historic District Commission is on a volunteer basis and members take great
satisfaction in helping to shape the community while meeting and working with new
colleagues and friends.
About Bridgeton’s Historic District
Listed on both the State
and National Register of Historic Places in 1982, Bridgeton has New Jersey’s
largest historic district with over 2,000 structures, with some dating back to
the 1700’s. To help manage and maintain the district and its inventory of
buildings, Bridgeton established its local historic commission to ensure that
these assets are preserved.
“Bridgeton’s historic district is more than the sum of
its buildings; it’s a community asset with diverse features representing many
architectural styles. In the same way, our local commission needs to be just as
diverse in the skills and experiences it brings to the work of historic
preservation”
-Albert B. Kelly, Mayor -
If you would like to find
out more, please contact the City of Bridgeton, Office of the Mayor C/o Irene
Dellaquila at (856) 455-3230 Ext 200 or via email at dellaquilai@cityofbridgeton.com
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