Cheney Brothers National Historic Landmark District Commission

1. Overview

Est. 1978

"Preserving the Legacy"

Our Mission Statement:

The Commission promotes and encourages the preservation of the Cheney Brothers National Historic Landmark District by building awareness and understanding of the significance and unique historic character of the District, and by advising town government regarding the impact of any development and restoration of properties in the District.

To Encourage Preservation, the Commission: 

• With assistance from the Planning Department, created the District gateway signs and street-sign toppers
• Reviews District property owner applications for exterior restorations and, based on retaining the District's historic integrity, recommends action to the Planning & Zoning Commission
• Recognizes historic preservation by property owners with our Annual Preservation Awards Ceremony
• Leads walking tours of the District
• Distributes information about the District to new mansion owners  

Scheduled Meetings

2. About the Commission

The Cheney Brothers National Historic Landmark District Commission is an advisory commission dedicated to promoting, encouraging and securing the preservation and rehabilitation of the Cheney Brothers National Historic Landmark District. The Commission advises the Planning and Zoning Commission on all development applications for properties in the Historic Zone which is a part of the district. The Commission also advises the Planning and Zoning Commission on zoning regulation and zoning map amendments, and the Town Board of Directors on publicly funded development activity in the district. If you own a property inside the Landmark District you may contact the Planning department for advice on renovations or changes you are considering for your property.

3. Historic Preservation Awards

2026 Historic Preservation Awards Event

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Past Preservation Award Recipients

4. Upcoming Community Events

June 27, 2026 - Great Lawn Walk

5. Past Community Events

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6. Shimmering Holiday Lights Contest

Congratulations to the winners of the first annual holiday lights contest! 

Stay tuned... information for the 2026 lights contest will be posted here closer to the holiday season!

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7. Maps, Plans & Guidelines

Preservation and Development Plan(PDF, 15MB)

Guidelines - Excerpt from Department of Interior(PDF, 82KB)

8. Agendas, Minutes and Adopted Meeting Schedule