[MassHistPres] LAST CALL for Workshops on Mills (10/29) and Farms (10/30)

[Joanna_Doherty at nps.gov]

Bringing New Life to Mills

What can municipalities do to encourage the re-use of mills?  What attracts
developers?  Learn about planning and zoning tools, plus sources of public
funding that can turn eyesores into assets.  See a successful redevelopment
project for yourself by joining us for an optional pre-workshop tour,
beginning at 5:45 p.m.  Featuring Carolyn Britt, Community Investment
Associates; Michael Collins, Chair, Hopedale Board of Selectmen; and Steve
Stowell, Administrator, Lowell Historic Board.
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                  Wednesday, October 29, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
                       Alternatives Unlimited, Inc.
                     50 Douglas Road, Northbridge, MA

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                      Keeping Farms in Your Community

Farmers and municipalities can take advantage of a variety of tools for
preserving agricultural landscapes.  Learn about the historic, economic and
environmental significance of agriculture.  Find out how to establish an
agricultural commission, use land preservation tools such as chapter 61 and
Agricultural Preservation Restrictions, and create municipal policies that
are agriculture-friendly.  Featuring Cris Coffin, New England Director,
American Farmland Trust; Cheryl Lekstrom, Director of Member Relations,
Massachusetts Farm Bureau; and Bonnie Parsons, Principal Planner/Manager,
Historic Preservation Programs, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission.

                  Thursday, October 30, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
                           Sturbridge Town Hall
                      308 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA

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Workshops are free and open to all, but pre-registration is required.
Please register at least two days in advance by contacting Joanna Doherty,
Blackstone Heritage Corridor (joanna_doherty at nps.gov or 401-762-0250) or
Bob Levite, Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor (boblevite at hotmail.com or
508-831-1223 x244).

These workshops are part of a series offered through the Heritage Landscape
Inventory, a partnership between the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley
National Heritage Corridor Commission, the Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage
Corridor, Inc. and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and
Recreation.  For more information, see
http://www.nps.gov/blac/parkmgmt/heritage-landscape-inventory.htm


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Joanna M. Doherty, Community Planner
John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley
     National Heritage Corridor
One Depot Square
Woonsocket, RI  02895
(401) 762-0250 x14
(401) 762-0530 fax
joanna_doherty at nps.gov