[MassHistPres] Ask the Expert

[Courtney Whelan]

Preservation Massachusetts to hold “Ask the Expert” day in Springfield.

August 11th session at Springfield College to feature guidance and resources
for historic properties and landscapes damaged by tornadoes.

**Preservation Massachusetts announces plans to hold an “Ask the Expert” day
on Thursday, August 11 at the Judd/Stitzer Gymnasium at Springfield College.
The purpose of the event is to bring guidance and resources for the repair
and rehabilitation of historic properties and landscapes damaged by the
tornadoes of June 1.  The event will run from 3-7 pm and open to the public
from Springfield and surrounding communities.



Preservation Massachusetts is still looking for professionals  to volunteer
their time. Additionally, Preservation Massachusetts is in need of 3-4
volunteers for Registration and Greeters.

Please contact Courtney Whelan if you are interested in volunteering.


Since the storms hit, Preservation Massachusetts issued a call for
volunteers to assist the affected communities in the aftermath. The call was
answered by nearly 100 professionals and others wanting to help.



The “Ask the Expert” day will feature a number of professionals with
expertise in a variety of areas, like architecture and construction that can
be of guidance to owners and stewards of historic properties.  Other
information, such as resource guides will also be available, along with
staff from Preservation Massachusetts and other organizations.

Preservation Massachusetts has been working with local partners, like the
Springfield Preservation Trust, to identify ways in which to be of active
support and assistance to cities and towns that sustained damage to historic
properties and landscapes during the tornadoes.  Through on the ground
efforts of Preservation Massachusetts staff and organizational collaboration
with a number state and local agencies, this “Ask the Expert” day concept
was identified as a key way to get important information to property owners
and those concerned about restoring tornado damage. A similar event is also
being planned for nearby Monson.
For more info please visit our website at
http://preservationmass.org/2011/08/pm-to-hold-ask-the-expert-day-in-springfield/

-- 
Courtney M. Whelan
Program Manager
Preservation Massachusetts
Old City Hall
45 School Street
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 723-3383

www.preservationmass.org
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