[MassHistPres] Signs on Buildings

[hlacortiglia at comcast.net]

Hi Betty,

I would hope that some kind of a mutually acceptable compromise could be reached between two such well meaning entities within the town. It sounds to me as if the CPC would like a degree of acknowledgment simply reminding the public of the funding source that allowed for this Historic Preservation project. 
If this were a typical State EOEEA Self Help funded project (as in the preservation of Conservation Lands) a very prominent sign would be a mandatory part of the requirements within the agreement for receipt of the funds.

Perhaps the two committees need to talk a bit? A modest and tasteful sign that recognizes the hard work of the Historical Commission, as well as the source of the funding, could work to the benefit of both groups. 

(As a last resort, you could always give the money back. Then the sign issue would go away.)

Good Luck in working together to resolve this. 

H. LaCortiglia
Georgetown Planning Board 
and CPC Chair.

www.georgetowncpc.com

  
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From: Carol <carolmcarl at comcast.net>
> Betty:
> Bedford's Historic District Commission has the last say over all 
> property within the District (providing Code is met).  Our town also has 
> a CPC, and they do not require a sign acknowledging fundings.  But if 
> they did on a piece of District property,  the HDC would certainly fight 
> them tooth and nail.  Speak with your town attorney if possible.
> 
> Good luck
> Carol M Carlson
> Bedford HDC
> 
> 
> Dcolebslade at aol.com wrote:
> 
> >The local Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is requiring that projects  
> >for buildings that receive funds from the CPC place pre-designed signs on the  
> >building visible from a public way to acknowledge the source of the funds.   
> >Many of these are historical buildings.
> > 
> >Two questions:
> >1.  Do any historical commissions around Massachusetts have any input  into 
> >the design or placement of these signs?
> > 
> >2.  If a sign is going to be placed in a historic district, who has  the last 
> >word?  CPC or the local historical commission?  CPC has  informed applicants 
> >that a sign of some sort will be required.
> > 
> >Thank you.
> > 
> >Betty Slade
> >Westport
> > 
> >
> >
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