[MassHistPres] Local Preservation Update E-Newsletter-May 5, 2014

[Skelly, Christopher (SEC)]

LOCAL PRESERVATION UPDATE E-NEWSLETTER
Published by the Massachusetts Historical Commission
May 5, 2014

MAY IS PRESERVATION MONTH
Preservation Month activities are taking place in cities and towns throughout Massachusetts including:
Boston
http://www.cityofboston.gov/landmarks/pdfs/2014_Preservation_Month.pdf
http://www.emeraldnecklace.org/may-historic-preservation-month-2014/
Lowell
http://www.doorsopenlowell.org/
Nantucket
http://www.nantucketpreservation.org/events/nationalpreservationmonth
Newburyport
http://www.nbptpreservationtrust.org/events
Somerville
http://www.somervillema.gov/sites/default/files/2014%20PreservationMonth-CalendarofEvents2.pdf
Statewide
Department of Conservation and Recreation
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/presmonth
More information on Preservation Month from the National Trust for Historic Preservation can be found at:
http://www.preservationnation.org/issues/preservation-month-2014-embark-inspire-engage.html

ESTABLISHING LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICTS GUIDEBOOK
The Massachusetts Historical Commission is revising the Establishing Local Historic Districts Guidebook.  A revised draft guidebook is now ready for those interested or in the process of establishing or expanding a local historic district.  Comments on the draft version are appreciated. If you would like to receive a copy, please contact Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us<mailto:Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us>.

NEW LISTINGS IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
Greenfield, Benson's New Block and the Mohawk Chambers
New Bedford, Griffin Street Cemetery
Winthrop, Highland School

VIDEO ON THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
During March, 2014, the Boston Preservation Alliance hosted a panel discussion featuring Don Rypkema on the economic benefits of historic preservation.  Titled Preservonomics 101: The Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation, the discussion can now be found online as a video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4y5bZaaI7k.


WORKSHOP ON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS

This workshop will focus on how Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and Community Development Corporations (CDCs) are revitalizing neighborhood centers and downtowns in Massachusetts through investment in infrastructure and buildings, increasing housing and improving the business community.  The workshop will include a walking tour of downtown Taunton's projects.   May 29, 2014.  Taunton.  For more information, visit http://www.mass.gov/hed/economic/eohed/dhcd/news-and-updates.html.


CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER
May 12, 2014
MHC Workshop - Introduction to Historic Preservation Planning.  7pm. Lawrence. For more information, contact Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us<mailto:Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us>.
May 29, 2014
Downtown Revitalization BID and CDC Workshop. Taunton. For more information, see above.
June 9-27, 2014
Building Archaeology Field School.  University of Massachusetts, Amherst.  For more information, visit http://umasshsv.wordpress.com/field-school/.

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