[MassHistPres] Certified Local Government program

[BWILSON at ci.somerville.ma.us]

The City of Somerville's Historic Preservation Commission has also been a
CLG for many years and would totally agree with this assessment -- having
adequate staffing to keep up with the Program's requirements and
opportunities is key.

J. Brandon Wilson

Executive Director
Historic Preservation Commission

City Hall - 2nd Floor
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
(617)625-6600, ext. 2500
bwilson at ci.somerville.ma.us
 


-----Original Message-----
From: Roger Reed [mailto:roger_reed at town.brookline.ma.us]
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 5:25 PM
To: jahillsr at comcast.net
Cc: MA Historical
Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] Certified Local Government program


Brookline has been a CLG since 1991.  Part of being a CLG is that certain
standards are encouraged for the appointment of commissioners and the
management of commissions.  Once adopted, it is useful to help make the
case to selectmen or city Council that these standards need to be
maintained "as a CLG".  Unlike most boards and commissions you can argue
that, as a CLG, the local vinyl siding contractor should not be appointed
to serve on your Commission.  

There is no down side.  However the benefits, such as improved opportunity
for grant money, or  responsibility for review and compliance for certain
types of projects at the local level, are much easier to take advantage of
if you have staff support.

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