Do You Appreciate Friday Harbor’s History?

Full moon over downtown Friday Harbor – Tamara Weaver photo

The Town of Friday Harbor is looking for two people to fill immediate vacancies on the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB).

The best candidates are people who appreciate Friday Harbor’s history and historic sites, and are willing contribute two evenings a month to help preserve Friday Harbor’s rural character. This time around we have two specific needs to fill: one of the positions must be filled by a Friday Harbor resident, the other should be an architect residing anywhere on the island.

The five unpaid citizen board members who make up the HPRB, are appointed by the mayor to help to guide the Town and the owners of historic properties toward the common goal of sensitive preservation of historic buildings for contemporary use. It is nuanced work that also requires a willingness to collaborate and the desire to serve the community. Above all, the HPRB is an advocate for historic buildings that have no voice of their own, except in our memories.

For information about board duties and responsibilities, or to submit a resume, visit www.fridayharbor.org or contact Sandy Strehlou, Historic Preservation Review Board Coordinator, Town of Friday Harbor, 378-2810,
sstrehlou [@] fridayharbor [.] org or PO Box 219, Friday Harbor.

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