[MassHistPres] Fwd: Re: how to make decisions

[Jim Wald]

This may not have gotten through, so I'll resend it. If I'm doing so in 
error, my apologies.
JW

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Subject: 	Re: [MassHistPres] how to make decisions
Date: 	Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:38:28 -0400
From: 	Jim Wald <jwald at hampshire.edu>
To: 	Marcia Starkey <mdstarkey at crocker.com>
CC: 	MassHistPres <masshistpres at cs.umb.edu>




Two things come to mind:

(1) In Amherst, we have a demolition delay bylaw (originally, 6 mos., 
later extended to twelve). It enumerates criteria of historical 
significance, according to common standards derived from the ones used 
by the US government:

http://www.amherstma.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=267

(2) In 2005, in order to strengthen our knowledge and protection of 
historic resources, we adopted a Preservation Plan that surveys these 
resources, reviews past and present protection efforts, and sets forth 
an agenda for the future. I cannot too strongly recommend such an 
undertaking as a point of departure.

http://www.amherstma.gov/index.aspx?NID=765

I hope this information is of help.

Jim Wald
Chair, Amherst Historical Commission

On 19/06/2010 11:43, Marcia Starkey wrote:
> Hello,
> The Greenfield Historical Commission is having considerable difficulty 
> in knowing what process to use in taking a position on questions of 
> preservation or demolition of historic resources.
> Are there criteria, questions or guidelines that other LHCs use 
> in order to be thorough and consistent over time? If so, do they 
> differ depending on the designation i.e. Landmark: national or 
> local? National Register listed or eligible? part of an identified 
> historic area? uniqueness: architectural, historic?  etc.
> Thanks for any tips,
> Marcia Starkey
> Greenfield Historical Commission
>
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