[MassHistPres] Muralist

[Tucker, Jonathan]

As one who worked with the Amherst Historical Commission on the Amherst Community History Mural overlooking West Cemetery, I second Max's recommendation of and muralist David Fichter, who worked with community volunteers for much of the mural.  The resulting product is amazing.

Jonathan Tucker
Planning Director
Amherst Planning Department
4 Boltwood Avenue, Town Hall
Amherst, MA  01002
(413) 259-3040
tuckerj at amherstma.gov 



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Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 12:46 PM
To: laurie young
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Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] Muralist

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)
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>   3. additions (Deanna Ruffer)
>   4. Re: What is the definiton of 'demolition'? (Dennis Sears)
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> Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 17:44:39 +0000
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> Joshua Winer comes to mind.
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> Nancy Goodwin, AIA, LEED AP
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>   1. Looking for recommendations for a traditional	muralist
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>   2. BLC Preservation Month - Request for Calendar	Submissions
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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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> Elizabeth L. Randall
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> From: Tonya Loveday <tonya.loveday at boston.gov>
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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.
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>            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
> 
> 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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> 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.
> 
> 
> 
> 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
> 
> Chatham, MA 02633
> 
> (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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> Kindly remember that the Secretary of State has deemed most email a 
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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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