[MassHistPres] Local Preservation Update E-Newsletter-January 26, 2015

[Skelly, Christopher (SEC)]

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

January 26, 2015



WORKSHOP ON ADMINISTERING DEMOLITION DELAY BYLAWS

An additional workshop on this topic has been scheduled for February 19, 2015 at 10am in Framingham.  This workshop will discuss the strengths and challenges of demolition delay bylaws, how best to effectively utilize a demolition delay bylaw and the necessary sections and wording of a well-crafted bylaw.  It will also cover best practices and success stories from around the state.  If you would like to attend this workshop, please contact Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us<mailto:Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us>.



HISTORIC BOSTON INC FEATURED IN DOCUMENTARY ON REVOLVING FUNDS

Historic Boston, Incorporated, a non-profit preservation and real estate organization that rehabilitates historic properties in Boston's neighborhoods was recently featured in a documentary on successful revolving funds from around the country.  To learn more about revolving funds and HBI, the video can be seen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Jo9PEY1h20.



NEW LISTINGS IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

Boston, Gridley Street Historic District
Boston (East Boston), Theodore Lyman School
Plymouth, First Parish Church of Plymouth



PRESERVATION AWARD PROGRAMS
Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin and the Massachusetts Historical Commission are pleased to announce the 2015 Preservation Awards Competition.  Awards are presented annually to preservation projects or individuals that have displayed an outstanding commitment to historic preservation in Massachusetts.  Nominations must be for projects completed in 2011, 2012, 2013, or 2014.  The 2015 Preservation Award Categories are Adaptive Reuse, Archaeology, Education & Outreach, Individual Lifetime Achievement, Landscape Preservation, Local Preservationist, Rehabilitation & Restoration and Stewardship.  Nominations must be received no later than 5:00pm on Friday, February 13, 2015.  For more information, visit http://www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhcpra/prainf.htm.



CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER

January 30, 2015
MHC Workshop on Administering Demolition Delay Bylaws and Ordinances. 10am. Harwich.
Hosted by the Cape Cod Commission.  For more information, contact Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us<mailto:Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us>
February 13, 2015

MHC Preservation Award Nominations Due.  See above.

February 19, 2015

MHC Workshop on Administering Demolition Delay Bylaws and Ordinances. 10am. Framingham.

Hosted by the Framingham Historical Commission.  For more information, contact Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us<mailto:Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us>

February 25, 2015

Western MA Historical Commission Coalition Regional Workshop. More information on the topics of this workshop will be forthcoming.

March 16, 2015

MHC Workshop on Introduction to Historic Preservation Planning.  7pm. West Newbury. For more information, contact Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us<mailto:Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us>


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