[MassHistPres] Local Preservation Update E-Newsletter-October 20, 2014

[Skelly, Christopher (SEC)]

LOCAL PRESERVATION UPDATE E-NEWSLETTER
Published by the Massachusetts Historical Commission

October 20, 2014



NEW PRESERVATION NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN FALMOUTH

A new non-profit dedicated to historic preservation was formed earlier this month in the town of Falmouth.  As its name suggests, the Falmouth Preservation Alliance seeks to build a network and constituency to further historic preservation efforts.  Over the past several years in Falmouth, prominent historic resources have either been demolished or threatened with demolition.  In response, a group of preservationists chose to form a non-profit organization to take a more proactive stance. Through advocacy, connecting homeowners with appropriate contractors, working with realtors and reaching out to developers, the alliance hopes to see additional historic buildings rehabilitated, either continuing in their historic uses or adaptively re-used for new purposes.  Falmouth is not alone in recognizing the benefit of a separate non-profit organization.  Several cities and towns in Massachusetts have local historic preservation non-profit organizations dedicated to historic preservation such as Boston, Dartmouth, Nantucket, New Bedford, Newburyport, Salem, Springfield and Worcester.  Historic Salem, Inc was established in 1944.  Local historic preservation non-profit organizations fill a gap in local communities that local historical commissions cannot fill.  As a membership organization, the historic preservation constituency of a non-profit organization can grow and have a strong, collective voice.  Local non-profit organizations also offer new opportunities for fundraising, events, workshops, programs, advocacy and education.

The website of the Falmouth Preservation Alliance is http://www.falmouthpreservationalliance.org/

Other local historic preservation non-profit organizations in Massachusetts are listed below:

Boston

Historic Boston, Inc<http://www.historicboston.org/>

Boston Preservation Alliance<http://www.bostonpreservation.org/>

Nantucket

http://www.nantucketpreservation.org/

New Bedford

Waterfront Historic Area League<http://www.waterfrontleague.org/>

Newburyport

Newburyport Preservation Trust<http://www.nbptpreservationtrust.org/>

Salem

Historic Salem, Inc<http://historicsalem.org/>

Springfield

Springfield Preservation Trust<http://www.springfieldpreservationtrust.com/>

Worcester

Preservation Worcester<http://www.preservationworcester.org/>


PRESERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY SYMPOSIUM
The Umass Historic Preservation Program is presenting the next Preservation and Sustainability Symposium, Futures for Historic Preservation, on November 7 from 8:30am to 1pm at Gordon Hall at UMass Amherst. As part of the discussion about the future of historic preservation in anticipation of the anniversary of the 1966 National Historic Preservation Act, the program has invited experts from the U.S. and abroad to share their proposals for building a stronger preservation movement in the next fifty years.  Speakers include Daniel Bluestone, Thompson Mayes, Cinzia Abbate, and Sergio Kiernan.  The symposium is free and open to the public, and includes a light lunch. Please RSVP to Rachel Beesen at rachelbeesen at gmail.com<mailto:rachelbeesen at gmail.com>.


WESTERN MA HISTORICAL COMMISSION COALITION REGIONAL WORKSHOP
The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission will host the next meeting of the Western Massachusetts Historical Commission Coalition.  Entitled "Preservation: With or Without an Historic District," topics will include the community preservation act, historic property survey, local historic districts, advocacy and outreach.  It will be held on October 21, 2014 from 10am to 12pm at the offices of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, 60 Congress Street, Springfield, MA.  Refreshments will be provided.  For more information, contact Elizabeth Rairigh, Historic Preservation Planner, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, erairigh at pvpc.org<mailto:erairigh at pvpc.org>.


NEW LISTINGS IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
Boston (Mattapan), Almont Apartments, 1439-1451 Blue Hill Ave
Wellesley, Wellesley Congregational Church and Cemetery
Wrentham, Original Congregational Church of Wrentham



CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER

October 21, 2014

Western MA Historical Commission Coalition Regional Workshop.

Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, Springfield, MA.  For more information, see above.
November 5, 2014
MHC Demolition Delay Workshop.  Great Barrington, MA. For more information, contact Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us<mailto:Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us>.
November 6, 2014
MHC Demolition Delay Workshop.  Maynard, MA. For more information, contact Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us<mailto:Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us>.
November 7, 2014
Futures for Historic Preservation Symposium.  Umass Amherst.  For more information, see above.
November 17, 2014
MHC Survey and Planning Grants Pre-applications due.  For more information, visit http://www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhchpp/Surveyandplanning.htm


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