[MassHistPres] Historic Preservation

[Gretchen Schuler]

The surest way to preserve a property in perpetuity is through a preservation restriction (Chapter 184, Sections 31-33 of MGL) that runs with the deed.  Another way is through local historic district designation (Chapter 40C of MGL).   National Register listing is a nice way to call attention to historic properties and to educate the community, but it does not preserve private property – no restrictions for the private property owner.  Upton has two National Register districts (State Forest and Upton Center) and one individual NR listing (Hat Factory).  There are no Local Historic Districts in Upton.  There is a process for writing and recording  preservation restrictions.  Do contact the MHC to learn more about the process.  

 

Gretchen Schuler

Wayland Historic District Commission  

 

From: masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu [mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu] On Behalf Of Howard Glassman
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2016 10:51 AM
To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
Subject: [MassHistPres] Historic Preservation

 

Recently an Upton resident that is spending significant time and resources renovating a historic 1788-built Colonial residential property asked me the following question. Does Mass Historic (or the US Federal Government's National Register) provide a specific designation or program that would allow for a residential property to retain its specific historical character even if the property were to be sold in the future? Of course, one approach would be for the property owner to insert specific restrictions in their property deed. People ideas and knowledge would be truly appreciated on this specific matter. Thank you


 

Howard M. Glassman
Upton Historical Commission

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