[MassHistPres] Local Preservation Update E-Newsletter-September 21, 2015

[Skelly, Christopher (SEC)]

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

September 21, 2015


MASSACHUSETTS ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH IS OCTOBER 2015

Begun in 1992 as Archaeology Week, Massachusetts Archaeology Month is a month-long celebration of archaeology in Massachusetts and around the world. Museums, libraries, archaeologists, and many more people and institutions join Secretary Galvin and the State Archaeologist in hosting exhibits, lectures, walks, and events for adults, children, and teachers. The electronic version of the 2015 calendar<http://www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhcarch/arch_month/archidx.htm> is currently online and can also be used as a guide to places that host events throughout the year.


LOCAL HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP UPDATES

Over the summer, the Massachusetts Historical Commission sent out membership update forms to local historical commissions statewide.  Where possible, we are sending the update forms electronically to the chairperson of the commission.  If you haven't done so already, please update the form including the new members of your commission and return to the Massachusetts Historical Commission.


MHC PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS FOR 2015

A slide show of the 2015 MHC Preservation Award Winners can be viewed at http://www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhcpra/prainf.htm.



NEW LISTINGS IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
Amherst, Old Chapel, University of Massachusetts
Boston, Boston National Historical Park Historic District
Braintree, All Souls Church
Brockton, Centre and Montello Streets Historic District
Haverhill, Bradford Burial Ground
Plainfield, Plainfield Center Historic District
Princeton, Four Corners/Goodnow Farm Historic District
Salem, Greenlawn Cemetery
Scituate, First Baptist Church of Scituate
West Tisbury, Polly Hill Arboretum Historic District


NEW LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICTS

Springfield, Willys Overland Historic District (single building local historic district)



CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER

September 24, 2015
MHC Workshop-Introduction to Historic Preservation Planning.  Blackstone.  4pm.  For more information, contact Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us<mailto:Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us>.

October 19, 2015
MHC Workshop-Administering Demolition Delay Bylaws and Ordinances.  Lawrence.   Additional details to be determined.  For more information, contact Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us<mailto:Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us>.

October 21, 2015
Workshop on Cemetery Preservation.  Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. Springfield.  10am.  The speakers and agenda will be posted during the next newsletter.

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Christopher C. Skelly
Director of Local Government Programs
Massachusetts Historical Commission
Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us<mailto:Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us>

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