[MassHistPres] Local Preservation Update E-Newsletter-June 20, 2011

[Garrett Laws]

Chris et all,

Can anyone share a quick summary of pro's and con's of historic tax credits
with MA and the feds? I'm intrigued and want to be able to share hard facts
rather than hearsay stories.

Cheers,
Garrett

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On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 3:45 PM, Skelly, Christopher (SEC) <
christopher.skelly at state.ma.us> wrote:

> **
> *LOCAL PRESERVATION UPDATE E-NEWSLETTER***
>
> *Published by the Massachusetts Historical Commission*
>
> *June 20, 2011*
>
> * *
>
> *TORNADO HISTORIC PRESERVATION RESPONSE MOBILIZING*
>
> Following the devastating tornado that ripped through Massachusetts on June
> 1st, efforts are underway to assist communities dealing with the many
> unstable historic buildings left in the tornado’s path.  Many buildings
> suffered from fallen trees, removal of roofs, collapsed walls and smashed
> windows.  While numerous buildings and homes were completely destroyed,
> many other buildings, even in the tornado’s path, can or are being
> rehabilitated.  Working with FEMA, MEMA and a broad coalition of cultural
> resource professionals, Preservation Massachusetts, the statewide historic
> preservation non-profit organization, is leading an effort to bring expert
> volunteer teams into each town to assess the damage, suggest stabilization
> techniques and put property owners in touch with qualified contractors. Last
> week, Preservation Massachusetts, the National Trust for Historic
> Preservation and the Massachusetts Historical Commission met with local
> officials in Monson and Springfield, two of the hardest hit communities, to
> discuss strategies for assessing the damage and bringing in teams of
> structural engineers, architects and other experts as soon as possible.  If
> you feel you may have something you could offer an assessment team and would
> like to offer your services, contact Erin Kelly at
> ekelly at preservationmass.org or 617-723-3383.  Last Wednesday, the
> President declared Hampden and Worcester counties a major disaster area,
> making federal funding available to recovery efforts. Owners of properties
> that were affected by the tornado event should register with FEMA online or
> at one of the Disaster Recovery Centers that have opened in the disaster
> area.   *Related links with more information:*
>
> *MEMA (Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency) *
>
> *www.mass.gov/stormrecovery* <http://www.mass.gov/stormrecovery>****
>
> *FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)*
>
> *http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=14733*<http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=14733>
> ****
>
> *http://www.fema.gov/plan/ehp/index.shtm*<http://www.fema.gov/plan/ehp/index.shtm>
> ****
>
> *National Trust for Historic Preservation – Disaster Preparedness,
> Planning and Response*
>
> *
> http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/technical-assistance/disaster-recovery/
> *<http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/technical-assistance/disaster-recovery/>
> ****
>
> *Heritage Preservation – Guide to Navigating Federal Emergency Management
> Agency and Small Business Administration Disaster Aid for Cultural
> Institutions*
>
> *www.heritagepreservation.org/federal*<http://www.heritagepreservation.org/federal>
> ****
>
> *Heritage Preservation – Disaster Response Resources*
>
> *http://www.heritagepreservation.org/PROGRAMS/TFcurrent.html*<http://www.heritagepreservation.org/PROGRAMS/TFcurrent.html>
> ****
>
> *http://www.heritagepreservation.org/PDFS/Disaster.pdf*<http://www.heritagepreservation.org/PDFS/Disaster.pdf>
> ****
>
> * *****
>
> *BROOKLINE ESTABLISHES NEW LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT *
>
> By a vote of 185-2, the town of Brookline established a new local historic
> district at spring town meeting.   The Lawrence Local Historic District is
>  the sixth local historic district in Brookline.  Efforts in the
> neighborhood to establish this local historic district moved quickly last
> year following the application for a demolition permit for a Queen Anne home
> within the district.****
>
>  ****
>
> *HISTORIC HOMEOWNER RESIDENTIAL TAX CREDIT BILLS* *FILED*
>
> Legislation has been re-filed to establish a historic rehabilitation
> statewide tax credit for residential homeowners.  Similar to the bill
> filed in 2008, it can be found at
> http://www.malegislature.gov/Bills/187/House/H00766.  The link will
> display the text of the bill and the summary of its progress through the
> legislative process.  It is currently being reviewed by the Joint Committee
> on Revenue, which is chaired by Senator Gale Candaras and Rep. Jay Kaufman.
> At the national level, a new bill known as the Historic Homeownership
> Revitalization Act will be introduced soon.  This bill would create a 20%
> tax credit for rehabilitation of a historic home with a cap of $60,000.  *
> ***
>
>  ****
>
> *CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER***
>
> June 22, 2011****
>
> Establishing Local Historic Districts Workshop, Northbridge, 6:30pm.  For
> more information, contact Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us****
>
>  ****
>
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