[MassHistPres] Local Preservation Update E-Newsletter-May 9, 2011

[Skelly, Christopher @ SEC (SEC)]

LOCAL PRESERVATION UPDATE E-NEWSLETTER

Published by the Massachusetts Historical Commission

May 9, 2011

 

LOCAL HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP UPDATE FORMS

The Massachusetts Historical Commission recently sent a membership
update form to all of the local historical commissions across the state.
MHC maintains a database of local commission members and this update
form helps keep our database current.  It is especially useful for
letting us know when new members have joined your commission.  We can
then send new members a "welcome packet" including a copy of the
guidebook for local historical commissions, the Preservation Planning
Manual and the Local Historical Commissions in Massachusetts DVD.     

 

DEMOLITION DELAY BYLAWS - UPS AND DOWNS

In Harwich, town meeting members approved an increase in the demolition
delay bylaw from six to twelve months.  In more disappointing news, town
meeting members in Reading reduced their demolition delay period from
twelve to six months.  

 

PRESERVATION MONTH ACTIVIITIES

Additional advertised activities since the last preservation update
e-newsletter demonstrate that many communities are working hard to
utilize Preservation Month, the month of May, to publicize their
preservation activities.  Over the weekend, a walking tour of Art Deco
architecture took place in Boston.  This week in Boston includes a
walking tour of the North End.  The Springfield Preservation Trust is
hosting a historic house tour.  Sudbury is holding an Open House at the
Hosmer House on Memorial Day.  Numerous activities in Newburyport
include walking tours, bike tours, lectures, panel discussions, house
tours and celebrations.  

 

SUSTAINABLE PRESERVATION LECTURE

Jean Carroon, author of Sustainable Preservation: Greening Existing
Buildings, will lead a lecture on Sustainable Preservation- The Power of
Preservation/Reuse as a Green Strategy on May 16, 2011 at 7 PM, Town
Hall, Acton.  For more information, contact hdc at acton-ma.gov
<mailto:hdc at acton-ma.gov> .

 

WORKSHOP ON WOMEN'S HISTORY IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
AND THE NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARKS PROGRAM

This workshop covers the workings of both the National Register of
Historic Places (NRHP) and the National Historic Landmarks (NHL)
program. The workshop will cover the state of women's history in
Register documentation and the process by which nominations are
completed and evaluated; it concludes with a visit to the Emily
Dickinson Homestead and the Evergreens as a case study. Thursday, June
9, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM, Alumni House, Amherst College Faculty/Professional
$55; Graduate students $25 (includes lunch).  The workshop is aimed at
attendees to the Berkshire Conference on the History of Women taking
place concurrently.  However, there may be space available for those
interested in attending this workshop only.  For more information, visit
http://blogs.umass.edu/berks/ <http://blogs.umass.edu/berks/>  or
contact mmiller at history.umass.edu <mailto:mmiller at history.umass.edu> . 

 

NEW LISTINGS IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

Athol, Athol High School

Boston, United States Post Office, Court House, and Federal Building
(McCormack Building)

Haverhill, East Parish Meeting House

Lowell, Grace Universalist Church / St George Hellenic Orthodox Church

Oakham, West Brick Schoolhouse

Worcester, Hadley Furniture Co. Building 

Worcester, U.S. Post Office and Courthouse (Donahue Building)

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER

May 16, 2011

Sustainable Preservation Lecture.  Acton. 7pm.  For more information,
contact hdc at acton-ma.gov <mailto:hdc at acton-ma.gov> . 

May 19, 2011 

Introduction to Historic Preservation Planning. Fitchburg.  6pm.  For
more information, contact Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us
<mailto:Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us> .  

June 9, 2011

Women's History in the National Register of Historic Places, Umass
Amherst.  10-3pm.  

For more information, visit  http://blogs.umass.edu/berks/
<http://blogs.umass.edu/berks/>  or contact mmiller at history.umass.edu
<mailto:mmiller at history.umass.edu> 

 

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