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Historical Commission
The East Longmeadow Historical Commission is a seven member board that works to preserve, promote and develop the town’s historical assets for present and future use. The commission oversees the operations of the Historical Museum House and the Library’s History Room.
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Historical Commission is to acquire, organize, preserve and maintain material assets of interest that pertain to the history of East Longmeadow, to make these assets accessible to the public and promote historical awareness within the community.
To research, record and recommend places of historical value and interest; advise and assist on historical preservation issues; and seek to change or create legislation to better protect our historical resources.
The Historical Commission consists of seven members, appointed by the Town Manager, serving three-year terms.
| Name | Position | Term End |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Moore | Chair | 2027 |
| George Kingston | Vice Chair | 2027 |
| Christine Devlin | Treasurer/Clerk | 2026 |
| John Makara | Commissioner/CPC Rep | 2027 |
| Vacant | Commissioner | 2026 |
| John Fitzpatrick | Commissioner | 2028 |
| Tom O'Brien | Commissioner | 2028 |
| Brian Bracci | Associate | 2026 |
| Simon Brighenti | Associate | 2026 |
Friends of the Historical Commission
Andrea Driscoll Past Commissioner/Contributor
Ken Hancock Past Commissioner/Contributor
Joyce Kent Past Commissioner/Contributor
Sherry McKeon & Doug Past Commissioner/Contributor
Kathy Sheehan Past Commissioner/Contributor
Scott Moore Major Contributor
Meeting Schedule
Meetings will now be the first Tuesday of each month beginning September through June. The meetings will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the History Room of the East Longmeadow Public Library.
Contact Us
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Historical Commission
60 Center Square
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Email -
Historical Museum House
87 Maple Street
East Longmeadow, MA 01028Ph: (413) 525-3425 (voicemail only)
Tour Hours
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm every 3rd Saturday from September to June, weather permitting, or by appointment. -
Local History Room
A gift from Mr. & Mrs. S. Prestley Blake
EL Public Library (2nd floor)
60 Center Square
East Longmeadow, MA 01028Hours
By Appointment Only
Call Bruce Moore 413-525-3072 to make an appointment