[MassHistPres] Historical / District Commission member group

[Marcia Starkey]

If the goal is to strengthen historic preservation as a major state program,
it could include both HCs and HDCs.   Marcia Starkey

 

 

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[mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu] On Behalf Of Ellen St. Sure
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2011 12:09 PM
To: Blever3043
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Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] Historical / District Commission member group

 

Are you referring to Historic District groups or local Historical
Commissions (not the same thing).?

            Ellen St. Sure

Brewster Historical Commission

 

On May 12, 2011, at 11:28 AM, Blever3043 wrote:





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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