[MassHistPres] Private property-repair funding?

[Paul Bourdon]

Yes, this is true. We applied for CPC funding for the Tavern we dismantled
as private homeowners. Specifically, to re-create the front door surrounds
and window sash, two very prominent features that clearly offer public
benefit. We were turned down not because this did not qualify but because
our HC determined that the Tavern was no longer historically significant.
Certainly it can be argued that the entire barn is gone without a roof but
it would also bolster the argument if it is clearly visible from the public
way and I would even say replacement with a wood roof would add even more
weight.

Paul Bourdon
Southborough


On 3/11/11 7:55 AM, "jack mac donald" <ospreydesign at verizon.net> wrote:

> Hi Terry,
> I think individuals can apply for CPC funds.  If the town deems the barn and
> streetscape worthy of preservation and gives the article a positive vote at
> town meeting the barn could be saved.  Private groups do it all the time.  The
> homeowners would probably have to agree to a deed restriction that preserves
> the historic character of the structure.  I assume Wilmington is a CPC town,
> if not, disregard my suggestion!
> Jack
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> Jack Mac Donald
> Osprey Design Inc
> Restoration and Remodeling
> P.O. Box 972
> Monument Beach, MA 02553
> ospreydesign at verizon.net
> (508)317-8469
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> From: masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu [mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu]
> On Behalf Of Harnden Tavern
> Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 1:02 PM
> To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
> Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] Private property-repair funding?
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> I work with the Historical Commission in the town of Wilmington and I was
> recently contacted by the owner of a home in a National Register Historic
> District located in our town (period of significance, late 19th century).  The
> homeowner was looking for funding sources to repair the roof of his barn which
> collapsed this winter, presumably because of the snow.  He tells me his
> insurance company says he's not covered for this type of repair.  He was not
> surprised to learn that it is hard for private homeowners to get funding to do
> home repairs, even for a "historic" house - I think he's been making phone
> calls for a few days.  However, he asked if it would be possible for some sort
> of local historical society to apply for funding on his behalf.  Even as I
> write this, it sounds awfully improbable to me.  But does anyone know of a
> situation where this has been done?  Or any other sources of funding for a
> private homeowner of a house in a National Register District?
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> Thanks!
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> Terry McDermott
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> Curator
> Wilmington Town Museum at the
> Col. Joshua Harnden Tavern, c.1770
> 430 Salem Street
> Wilmington, MA  01887
> 978.658.5475
> htavern at town.wilmington.ma.us
> http://www.town.wilmington.ma.us/Pages/WilmingtonMA_BComm/Historical/index
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> The Wilmington Historical Commission can also be reached at the above
> addresses and phone number.
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