About The Middlesex County Historical Society
Our History
Founded in 1901, the Middlesex County Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Middlesex County and providing programs for adults and children to increase their understanding of the area’s past. Museum exhibits, historic graveyard walking tours, Civil War re-enactments. and a lecture series are among its many annual events.
ByLaws and Policies
MCHS by-laws approved April 30, 2014
MCHS policy document – revised March 28, 2011
A task force consisting of Richard Adelstein, George Camp, William Ryczek, John Shaw and Patricia Tully reviewed the Society’s by-laws. The task force made recommendations to the Board, who made further changes at their December 2, 2010 meeting and approved the proposed revisions at the February 3, 2011 meeting. These revisions to the by-laws were approved by the membership at the annual meeting on April 26, 2011.
In September, 2013, the Board approved the following change to the by-laws, which was approved by the membership at the annual meeting on April 30, 2014:
Section 5.3, last sentence amended to read: “No Officer shall hold the same office for more then two successive terms, except the secretary, and, with the approval of the Board, the Treasurer.”
For more information or questions, contact Richard Adelstein, President of the Board: mchsctpres@gmail.com.
Board and Committees
The Middlesex County Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is governed by a 15-member board of directors responsible for setting the organization’s policies and priorities and overseeing its fiscal management. Board members serve two-year terms, and elections are held biannually at the Historical Society’s April membership meeting. All members in good standing are eligible to serve.
Board meetings are held at least six times a year, typically on the fourth Thursday of the month. Members are welcome to attend.
Current officers 2022-2023
Amy Albert, President
Alain Munkittrick, Vice-President
Krishna Winston, Secretary
Deborah Shapiro, Treasurer
At-large directors 2022-2023
Richard Adelstein
John F. (Jack) Bolles III
Stephen Dubey
Kevin Finefrock
Maria Madsen Holzberg
Mardi Loman
Brian Parker
Larry Riley
Catherine Branch Stebbins
Renée Tribert
Peter (Buck) Zaidel
Standing Committees 2022-2023
Executive: Amy Albert (Chair); Alain Munkittrick; Deborah Shapiro; Krishna Winston
Finance: Deborah Shapiro (Chair); William Ryczek; Pat Tully; Dan Ryan; Scott Bishel; Richard Bergen; Amy Albert (ex-officio voting member)
Ways and Means: Maria Madsen Holzberg (Chair); Catherine Branch Stebbins; Alain Munkittrick
Buildings and Grounds: Alain Munkittrick (Chair); John F. Bolles III; Stephen Dubey; Krishna Wilson
Museum: Buck Zaidel (Chair); Jack Bolles; Alain Munkittrick; Dione Longley; Denise Mackey-Russo
Nominating: Buck Zaidel, Alain Munkittrick, Deborah Shapiro, Stephen Dubey
Education/Outreach: Stephen Dubey; Mardi Loman: Krishna Winston; Nancy Rogalsky; Rosemary Shea
Events, Marketing, and Communications: Cathy Branch Stebbins Maria Madsen Holzberg.