[MassHistPres] Local Preservation Update E-Newsletter-April 11, 2016

[Skelly, Christopher (SEC)]

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

April 11, 2016


HISTORIC NEW ENGLAND-UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Historic New England is hosting a workshop series entitled, Leading Locally: Preservation Management Strategies That Work.  Join preservation professionals from Historic New England, Massachusetts Historical Commission, and local commissions for workshops on preservation management issues in cities and towns. This three-part series is designed for commission chairs and members, local planners, historical societies, Community Preservation Act committee members, and others charged with managing historic districts and properties at the local level. Each workshop will provide for audience discussion around current challenges.

Design Review Concepts, Cases, and Issues
Friday, May 6, 9 am - 3:30 pm
Codman Estate, 34 Codman Road, Lincoln, Mass.
This workshop focuses on important issues in design review and management of local historic districts. Using case study examples and mock hearings, learn how professional preservation staff address challenging issues in historic districts. Case studies will draw from actual applications; attendees are encouraged to submit examples from their own districts for group discussion and feedback.

Introduction to Establishing and Administering Preservation Restrictions
Friday, June 10, 9 am - 3:30 pm
Codman Estate, 34 Codman Road, Lincoln, Mass.
Preservation restrictions are an important tool in the local preservation toolbox, especially in communities that are using Community Preservation funds. This workshop covers the development and monitoring of preservation restrictions held at the local level. Hear innovative case study examples from towns using restrictions and learn about issues related to holding and enforcing preservation restrictions. Gain confidence by learning from preservation staff how to work with preservation restrictions.

Caring for Municipal, Museum, and Other Non-Profit Historic Properties
Friday, September 9, 9 am - 3:30 pm
Lyman Estate, 185 Lyman Street, Waltham, Mass.

Managing historic property owned by municipalities, non-profits, and museums presents numerous challenges. Explore funding mechanisms, building regulations that affect historic property, and more. Learn from preservation staff and professionals who manage historic properties and make preservation treatment decisions, including reviews of conditions assessments, cyclical maintenance, disaster preparedness, and working with contractors.


Cost per workshop: $10 nonmembers, $5 Historic New England members. A boxed lunch is available for $10 per workshop. Registration is required. To register, please visit HistoricNewEngland.org or call 617-994-6644.



ESTABLISHING LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICTS WORKSHOP

The Massachusetts Historical Commission will present the Establishing Local Historic Districts workshop in Mendon on April 26, 2016 at 6:30pm.  This workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about local historic districts, establishing a new local historic district or expanding a current local historic district.  For more information, contact Christopher.skelly at state.ma.us<mailto:Christopher.skelly at state.ma.us>.



NEW BEDFORD LOCAL PRESERVATION CONFERENCE

For Preservation Month 2016, the New Bedford Historical Society and the Waterfront Historic Area League are presenting a day-long conference entitled, Building Neighborhoods, Preserving Our History."   The day will include tours, panels and feature New Bedford area projects as case studies of community revitalization.  The conference will take place on May 21, 2016.  For more information, visit http://www.waterfrontleague.org/events/



CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER
April 26, 2016
MHC Workshop-Establishing Local Historic Districts.  Mendon. 6:30pm.  For more information, contact Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us<mailto:Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us>.
May 6, 2016
Historic New England Workshop on Design Review Concepts, Cases, and Issues. For more information, see above.
May 12, 2016
Local Commission Question and Answer Forum with MHC.  4pm. Martha's Vineyard Commission.  For more information, contact Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us<mailto:Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us>.
May 21, 2016
New Bedford Local Preservation Conference.  New Bedford.  For more information, see above.
June 2, 2016
Massachusetts Smart Growth Conference.  Worcester, Massachusetts.  DCU Center.
June 10, 2016
Historic New England Workshop on Introduction to Establishing and Administering Preservation Restrictions.  For more information, see above.
July 27-31, 2016
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Forum.  National preservation conference focused specifically on the needs of local preservation boards and commissions.  Mobile, AL.  For more information, visit https://napcommissions.org/forum/.
September 9, 2016
Historic New England Workshop on Caring for Municipal, Museum, and Other Non-Profit Historic Properties.  For more information, see above.

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