[MassHistPres] Local Preservation Update E-Newsletter-September 24, 2009

[Skelly, Christopher @ SEC]

LOCAL PRESERVATION UPDATE E-NEWSLETTER

Published by the Massachusetts Historical Commission

September 24, 2009

 

This e-newsletter from the Massachusetts Historical Commission
Preservation Planning Division has been prepared for local historical
commissions, historic district commissions and others interested in
historic preservation activities around the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.  It is published roughly every other week.  If you have
suggestions or items of interest for this newsletter, please contact
Chris Skelly at the Massachusetts Historical Commission.
Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us

 

MASSACHUSETTS ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH 

The month of October is Massachusetts Archaeology Month.  There are over
75 events in thirty-six cities and towns across the state.  To find one
near you, visit 

http://www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhcarch/arch09/arch09idx.htm
<http://www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhcarch/arch09/arch09idx.htm> 

 

LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT SEMINAR

The Cape Cod Commission is sponsoring a seminar for Historic District
Commissions and Historic Review Boards on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 from
3 to 5:30 pm at the Harwich Community Center at 100 Oak Street in
Harwich. Peter Freeman, Attorney, will present on "Legal Issues:  Due
Process in Historic Review," Eric Dray, Preservation Consultant, will
present on "Design Review," and Jessica Erickson, Assistant Planner in
Falmouth, will present on "Writing Effective Decisions."  The seminar is
free.  To register, contact Sarah Korjeff at 508-362-3828 or by email at
sk <mailto:skorjeff at capecodcommission.org> orjeff at capecodcommission.org.

 

NEW LISTINGS ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

Weymouth, Sea Street Historic District

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER

October is Massachusetts Archaeology Month.  

A listing of events can be found at
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhcarch/arch09/arch09idx.htm
<http://www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhcarch/arch09/arch09idx.htm> 

October 21, 2009

MHC Workshop on Demolition Delay Bylaws, Dedham

For more information, email Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us

October 25, 2009

Greening the Older Home: Historic Preservation Meets Energy
Conservation, Newburyport.   More information to be forthcoming from the
Newburyport Preservation Trust.  

October 27, 2009

Local Historic District Seminar.  Sponsored by the Cape Cod Commission.
For more information, contact skorjeff at capecodcommission.org

November 16, 2009 

Workshop on Historic Barns in Southeastern Massachusetts 

For more information, email kwhitmore at ttor.org.

November 18-20, 2009 

Build Boston Regional Convention and Tradeshow

For more information, visit http://www.buildboston.com/
<http://www.buildboston.com/> 

 

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it directly, please contact the Massachusetts Historical Commission.
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masshistpres, specifically for historic preservation.  You can join this
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newsletter is posted on masshistpres directly and sent to local
commission members.  We welcome your thoughts on what you would like to
see in this newsletter.  The website for the Massachusetts Historical
Commission is http://www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhcidx.htm
<http://www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhcidx.htm> 

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