[MassHistPres] Historical / District Commission member group

[Gretchen Schuler]

Hi Brian,

Of course this is a good idea and one we tried many many years ago which morphed into Preservation Massachusetts Committee - the Historic District-Historical Commission Committee.  We used to be active and had a yearly conference or workshop day - and also developed a number of training sessions to do locally and regionally.  Perhaps the easiest way to proceed would be to contact Preservation Massachusetts to see if the HDHC Committee could be re-energized?  Just a thought....

Gretchen Schuler
Wayland HDC
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  Hi All, 

  I’m wondering if there is interest in forming an association of local historic preservation commissions.  Lots of other boards, committees and commissions such as conservation commissions, zoning boards of appeal, planning boards, health boards, school committees and so on have organized themselves into statewide associations.   As statewide non-profit organizations, they have a strong voice, educate their members on various topics, hold annual conferences and advocate for their cause.  This listserve is a great forum for discussion, but local commissions need a stronger collective voice.  Its been a while since the last state-wide conference and I think it would be good to have a venue that those of us in preservation can get together and learn from each other.  Even a one day conference like VAF or New England Archaeology has would be good.  With all of the Local Historical Commissions and Historic District Commissions around the state, a Massachusetts Association of Historic Preservation Commissions could help our cause and organize us.  What do you think?  Is this a good idea?  If so, what should be some next steps.


  Brian Lever  




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