[MassHistPres] Princeton, MA

[Richard Casella]

Ms. Wermiel's important points bring two caveats to this discussion: "For
every action there is a reaction" and "Just because something can be done
does not mean it should be done."  As a consultant who conducts field
surveys (and a former member of a Historic District Commission), I can
attest to the fact that a significant and vocal segment of the population
continues to question how much historic preservation regulation we need. Bad
feelings toward preservation activities can spread harder and faster than
the good ones. Whether Princeton HC might somehow be subject to a lawsuit -
baseless or not - is beside the point; if someone is sufficiently "annoyed
or alienated" they will speak out and letters and editorials will follow.
Since the idea is already meeting resistance, perhaps a reasonable
compromise for now might be a news post on the PHC website stating that the
information has been compiled and will be made available to researchers who
submit a written request with their name, address and purpose. 
 
Richard Casella
Portsmouth, RI
 

 
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