[MassHistPres] Muralist
Max Page
mpage at umass.edu
Wed Feb 12 12:46:19 EST 2014
I have two strong recommendations:
Vitek Kruta, based in Holyoke: http://www.vitekkruta.com
Or David Fichter, based in Cambridge. David did the mural in the West Cemetery in Amherst, where Emily Dickinson is buried. http://davidfichter.net
Max
On Feb 12, 2014, at 3:51 PM, laurie young <ovnonp at gmail.com> wrote:
> Lots of issues here:
>
> Paint mural on the wall itself, on canvas to be hung as wallpaper, etc.
>
> We had a large, custom mural done on canvas by Lance Walker of Dennis. This
> was for the Osterville Village Library. Lance has experience working on
> large scale projects which is important in selecting a muralist. He is an
> artist, excellent work, easy to work with. Cell:
> (774)836-2066
>
> Laurie Young
> ovnonp at gmail.com
> 617-429-1354
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> 1. Muralist (Nancy Goodwin)
> 2. What is the definiton of 'demolition'? (dbibel at verizon.net)
> 3. additions (Deanna Ruffer)
> 4. Re: What is the definiton of 'demolition'? (Dennis Sears)
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> Joshua Winer comes to mind.
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> Nancy Goodwin, AIA, LEED AP
> Principal
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> Finegold Alexander + Associates Inc
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> 1. Looking for recommendations for a traditional muralist
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> Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 12:30:41 -0500
> From: "Elizabeth Randall" <elizabethlrandall at comcast.net>
> Subject: [MassHistPres] Looking for recommendations for a traditional
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> I have a client that would like to have a very traditional mural painted in
> her home. I was hoping some of you out there might have some
> recommendations of muralists working in a traditional manner? Thanks in
> advance.
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> From: Tonya Loveday <tonya.loveday at boston.gov>
> Subject: [MassHistPres] BLC Preservation Month - Request for Calendar
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> Dear Colleagues,
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> As many of you know, May is National Historic Preservation Month. To
> celebrate and to promote Boston's history, architecture, archaeology and
> historic neighborhoods the Boston Landmarks Commission, on behalf of Mayor
> Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston, will again produce a calendar of
> local events taking place during the month.
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> The aim of the Preservation Month calendar is to promote the extraordinary
> work that many Boston organizations have undertaken to preserve the city's
> history and architecture, and to expose a wider, more diverse audience to
> historic preservation and history-related activities taking place in Boston.
> The theme of the 2014 city celebration is "Buildings and Grounds."
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> Please feel free to e-mail me directly at tonya.loveday at boston.gov if you
> would like more information on how your organization can get involved!
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> Secretary Galvin Announces 36th Annual Preservation Awards Program
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> William F. Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth and Chairman of
> the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC), is pleased to announce that
> the MHC is accepting nominations for the 36th Annual Preservation Awards
> Program.
>
> Administered by the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC),
> the Preservation Awards Program recognizes preservation projects and
> individuals that have displayed an outstanding commitment to historic
> preservation in Massachusetts. Projects completed in the years 2010, 2011,
> 2012, and 2013 are eligible for consideration. The MHC encourages local
> historical commissions and societies, preservation professionals, and
> individuals to nominate outstanding preservation projects for this honor.
> Nominations must be received at the MHC's office in the State Archives
> Building by 5:00pm on Friday, February 14, 2014.
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> "The MHC's Preservation Awards Program highlights the important
> contributions of individuals and organizations to the preservation of
> historic resources in Massachusetts," Secretary Galvin said. "This is an
> excellent opportunity to recognize a significant historic preservation
> accomplishment in your community. I encourage everyone to nominate exemplary
> projects or outstanding individuals that have demonstrated an outstanding
> commitment to preservation."
>
> The MHC accepts nominations in the following categories:
> * Adaptive Reuse
> * Archaeology
> * Education and Outreach
> * Individual Lifetime Achievement (20 or more years of exemplary
> service to historic preservation in Massachusetts)
> * Landscape Preservation
> * Local Preservationist
> * Rehabilitation and Restoration
> * Stewardship
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> Nomination forms and guidelines for the 36th Annual Preservation Awards are
> available on the Massachusetts Historical Commission's website,
> www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc or by calling the MHC at 617-727-8470.
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>
> The Massachusetts Historical Commission is the office of the State Historic
> Preservation Officer and the State Archaeologist. It was established in 1963
> to identify, evaluate, and protect important historical and archaeological
> assets of the Commonwealth. Visit our website to learn more about the
> Commission's programs (www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc).
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> Subject: [MassHistPres] What is the definiton of 'demolition'?
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> From: "Deanna Ruffer" <druffer at chatham-ma.gov>
> Subject: [MassHistPres] additions
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> Folks I'm curious how additions are handled under demolition delay bylaws in
> other communities. Further if a demolition delay bylaw does provide
> specific jurisdiction over additions does it give the Historical Commission
> jurisdiction over the proposed design of the addition. If not, how is the
> jurisdiction restricted.
>
>
>
> In Chatham, additions are exempted in the definition of demolition.
> However, in the past applications for building permits for additions to
> structures more than 75 years old or in the historic district have been
> referred to the Historical Commission for approval prior to issuance of the
> building permit on the basis that such additions involve the removal of
> exterior walls or roofs and thus the potential removal of historical
> material.
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>
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> This is now being questioned by some of the local builders and attorneys who
> are taking the position that additions are exempt from such review.
> As a result, the Historical Commission, with the support and assistance of
> the Community Development Department and a local attorney, was proposing an
> amendment to the bylaw for the purpose of clarifying that additions are
> subject to CHC jurisdiction. Of concern to the Board of Selectmen is if a
> proposed amendment was clarifying or expanding the scope of the demolition
> delay bylaw and whether the intended clarification was actually endowing the
> CHC with design revie authority over additions.
>
>
>
> So, we are back to the drawing board. We welcome your thoughts and examples
> of adopted language specific to additions.
>
>
>
> Deanna L. Ruffer
>
> Community Development Director
>
> Town of Chatham
>
> Community Development Department
>
> Town Annex
>
> 261 George Ryder Road
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> Chatham, MA 02633
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> (508) 945-5168 x475
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> (774) 212-1554 (cell)
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> druffer at chatham-ma.gov
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> From: "Dennis Sears" <hdennissears at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] What is the definiton of 'demolition'?
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> FYI, my not always accurate memory says the model template for a demolition
> delay bylaw from MHC includes a definition of "demolition". You can get a
> copy of the template from Chris Skelly at MHC or also, I think, at the MHC
> website.
>
>
>
> That being said, we have such a definition in our draft demolition delay
> bylaw that we're taking forward to the May Town Meeting. The definition is:
> "Any act of substantially pulling down, destroying, removing or razing a
> structure, or any portion thereof, or commencing the work of destruction
> with the intent of completing the same. "Demolition" as used herein also
> shall be deemed to include demolition by neglect or arson."
>
>
>
> Dennis Sears
>
> Chair, Sheffield Historical Commission
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> We have a situation in Medfield that is causing the Historical Commission
> some heartache. An applicant came before us with a demolition application
> for a small ell in the rear of an iconic and historic building. We approved
> the application after some discussion and give and take.
>
> Now we have a situation where the owner has, in addition to taking down the
> ell, has basically stripped the exterior of the building down to the
> sheeting. He has also gutted the interior, due to structural problems, but
> we have no oversight or control over that.
>
> In discussions with the owner, he states that he will restore the exterior
> to its original appearance (although he now states that he will use Hardie
> Board rather than cedar).
>
> The question we have is -- does this stripping of the exterior meet a
> definition of 'demolition'? The town's legal counsel says it does not.
>
> I would be interested in hearing from all of you.
>
> Dan Bibel. co-chair
> Medfield Historical Commission
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