[MassHistPres] the merging of commissions

[Dennis De Witt]

Brookline did it years ago in part because at the time there was a  
mistaken notion that it was required to become an LHD.  We have  
periodically realized how much Historical Commission type concerns get  
lost in the press to deal with LHD design review and demo-delay  
issues.  Occasionally the idea of un-merging has been suggested -- but  
never went very far.  Recently it has been mentioned again.  If we  
were to do it I'd think that the DD law would be left with the HDC.

Dennis De Witt


On Oct 20, 2009, at 2:32 PM, Marisa Labozzetta wrote:

> Dear Members,
>
> Our city is considering merging our Historic District Commission  
> with our Historical Commission, primarily as a result of  
> restructuring of staff. Right now we serve one historic district  
> which is on the cusp of expansion. I would like to know if anyone  
> has undergone this type of merger and, if so, how you managed the  
> merger and what the final commission looks like.  What do you see as  
> the pros and cons of such a merger, and what advice can you offer?
>
> Marisa Labozzetta
> Northampton Historic District Commission
>
>
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