[MassHistPres] Signs on Buildings

[Dennis De Witt]

Agreed!  I wish we had that "problem"

Dennis De Witt

On Jul 19, 2007, at 8:34 AM, Anne Louro wrote:

> I am confused. Preservation funding is being used to rehabilitate or 
> restore historic structures and you do not want to use the opportunity 
> a sign offers to advocate for further preservation funding? The HDC 
> certainly could put controls on the sign, (size, color) but certainly 
> should encourage this type of free "advertisement" for historic 
> restoration within the community.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu
> [mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu]On Behalf Of Carol
> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 2:25 PM
> To: Dcolebslade at aol.com
> Cc: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
> Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] Signs on Buildings
>
>
> 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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Dennis J. De Witt

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