[MassHistPres] Name Change

[Kristi Chase]

We frequently take calls for the Historical Society from people that mean
the Historical Commission or vice versa.  I personally don't think it
matters very much.  I believe the distinctions really lie between
"Societies" which are private organizations vs. "Commissions or Boards"
which are governmental.  Most people do not recognize any difference between
them.

Kristi Chase
Somerville HPC

-----Original Message-----
From: masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu
[mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu]On Behalf Of Carol Carlson
Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 7:05 PM
To: Suzanne W. Pelton
Cc: Masshistpres
Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] Name Change


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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