[MassHistPres] Name Change

[Carol Carlson]

Suzanne:
Bedford changed the name of the Historical Commission to the Historic 
Preservation Commission a few years back.  The only problem I have seen 
is when you use the initials - HDC and HPC. Confusing to many.   But if 
you are using Lenox Preservation Commission (LPC) that should work fine. 
I believe the change of name went on the Warrant for Annual Town 
Meeting, where we got to hear the reasons pro and con, and vote.

Yes, I quite understand that most folks in town don't know the 
difference between the three groups.  I hope your newly-named commission 
helps.

Carol Carlson
Bedford HDC  

Suzanne W. Pelton wrote:

>The Lenox Historical Commission wishes to change its name.
>
>We have these three committees:
>
>Historic District Commission
>Historical Commission
>Historical Society
>
>Most people in town would be hard pressed to tell the difference  
>between them, so we're thinking of changing our name to
>Lenox Preservation Commission.
>
>I think I read some time ago that some other towns have done this.
>1 Can you tell me how this is done?
>2 Advantages/disadvatages is any?
>
>Suzanne Pelton
>Secretary
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