[MassHistPres] Local Preservation Update E-Newsletter-March 9, 2015

[Skelly, Christopher (SEC)]

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

March 9, 2015



STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2016-2020
During 2015, the Massachusetts Historical Commission will undertake the preparation of the next five year State Historic Preservation Plan.  While the Massachusetts Historical Commission is the lead organization in developing the plan, the plan seeks to recognize the accomplishments, challenges and goals of the entire historic preservation community in Massachusetts.  As such, we are looking for broad input from many organizations and individuals.  If you'd like to share your thoughts on preservation accomplishments and challenges, we welcome your input at any time.  We will also be offering an opportunity for comments and suggestions through an online survey later in the spring.  If you'd like to see the previous state historic preservation plan, it can be found at
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhcpdf/statepresplan20112015webversion.pdf.  For more information, contact Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us<mailto:Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us>.

MHC WORKSHOP-INTRODUCTION TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNING
The next Introduction to Historic Preservation Planning workshop will be held March 16, 2015 at 7pm in West Newbury.  This workshop provides an overview of the basic steps of community-wide historic preservation planning including identifying, evaluating and protecting historic resources.  New local historical commission members will find the program especially useful although all local historical commission members are encouraged to attend as well as anyone interested understanding the basic techniques for protecting historic resources in their community.  If you are interested in attending or would like to host this regional workshop in your community, contact Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us<mailto:Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us>.

FORUM ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION TO BE HELD IN LEXINGTON
A historic preservation planning forum will be held in Lexington on March 30, 2015 from 4-6pm.  Sponsored by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, North Suburban Planning Council<https://owa.sec.state.ma.us/OWA/redir.aspx?C=6560f3c5da3944e2be55b342683fa417&URL=http%3a%2f%2fr20.rs6.net%2ftn.jsp%3ff%3d001Ep5p1We2NJpATgl9XCoTb0_edO5je6V-2QB6oc8s_deEuAWGgu4qGiXoxZibksDhT-fLW1Q29KbbjtwCZ69lzLPbzF20wa4iUpyl2QiqjDrO4BxJ4AbS3SdBpX47aHZjod>, the Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination, and the MetroWest Regional Collaborative, the session will discuss tools, strategies and resources for effectively integrating historic preservation into planning.  For more information, contact Amanda Chisholm, Regional Planner, Metropolitan Area Planning Council at achisholm at mapc.org<https://owa.sec.state.ma.us/OWA/redir.aspx?C=6560f3c5da3944e2be55b342683fa417&URL=mailto%3aacleveland%40mapc.org>.

MARBLEHEAD IS THE NEWEST CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT
The town of Marblehead has been approved as a Certified Local Government in Massachusetts.  In approving the application, both the Massachusetts Historical Commission and the National Park Service recognized the work of the Marblehead Historical Commission and the Old and Historic District Commission in their local historic preservation programs.  Marblehead will now be eligible to compete for matching grants through the annual survey and planning grant program in the CLG category.  There are now 22 Certified Local Governments in Massachusetts.  These are Bedford, Boston, Brookline, Danvers, Eastham, Falmouth, Grafton, Hingham, Holyoke, Lexington, Lowell, Marblehead, Medfield, Medford, Methuen, New Bedford, Newton, Plymouth, Quincy, Salem, Somerville and Worcester.  To become a CLG, a municipality must meet certain minimum qualifications including the establishment of at least one local historic district. For more information on the CLG program, contact Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us<mailto:Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us>.


NEW LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICTS

Reading, Summer Avenue Local Historic District (25 properties)

Somerville, Main Post Office Local Historic District (single building local historic district)



CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER

March 16, 2015

MHC Workshop on Introduction to Historic Preservation Planning.  West Newbury. 7pm. For more information, see above.

March 30, 2015
Historic Preservation Forum.  Lexington.  For more information, see above.

April 8, 2015
MHC Workshop-Introduction to Demolition Delay Bylaws and Ordinances.  Westminster.  6pm.  For more information, contact Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us<mailto:Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us>.




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