Preservation is won and lost in public meetings. Here is where to be — and what we're doing about it.
Agendas, schedules, and a plain-English read on the items that touch historic property.
Meeting scheduleSunday, December 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Eight homes in the historic districts, open for one afternoon. Our largest fundraiser — and our best argument. Check back for the announcement and ticket availability.
STQC Holiday House Tour — Sunday, December 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Plainfield historic districts.
Add a placeholder to your calendar now. Homes, tickets, and the starting point will be announced closer to the date.
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Guided walks through the Van Wyck Brooks, Putnam-Watchung, and Civic districts. Free and open to all.
2026 preservation walks
Guided, free, and open to all. Fall dates are being finalized and will be announced here and on the email list:
• Van Wyck Brooks district — date to be announced
• Putnam-Watchung district — date to be announced
• Civic district — date to be announced
Join the email list to be notified the moment dates are set.
The most important preservation decisions happen at City Council and Planning Board hearings. We post plain-English notes on the agenda items that affect historic property, so you can show up informed — and be heard.
Members get the full shared calendar of hearings, meetings, and deadlines, synced to their own calendar.