[MassHistPres] Alum treatment of ponds with funding from the historic category of CPC. Is this allowed?

[sally urbano]

Hi Gretchen,
     I believe that to be true also. I could only find one project in the historic category that restored a pond to its original size. It seemed to be in a complex of a museum that was an old drum factory.
       Having failed to receive funding for Hinckley;s pond in the open space  category the town is attempting to get funding in the Historic category. Not sure how to fight this.?
Thank you for your response.
Sally Urbano 
Harwich,ma 
> On Nov 7, 2016, at 10:14 AM, Gretchen Schuler <ggschuler at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> Search the Community Preservation Coalition database.  I think the pond
> preservation projects - removing invasive plant material etc. that do not
> include reconstruction of an historic dam or other historic features are
> Open Space projects.  
> 
> Gretchen Schuler
> Wayland Community Preservation Committee 
> 
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> Subject: [MassHistPres] Alum treatment of ponds with funding from the
> historic category of CPC. Is this allowed?
> 
> Hello,
>     Has anyone else experienced applications to CPC in the historic
> category for alum treatment of ponds. Harwich town officials are apparently
> proceeding in this direction and it was reported several towns have been
> able to to this. My concern here is in precedent setting . Also a Historic
> project last year was turned down which asked for $200,000 and supplied a
> complete business plan for the building. The asking amount for alum
> treatment for Hinckley's pond  is $500,000 from our historic category. I am
> very concerned and would love to hear from anyone that has knowledge
> regarding this. How do you  put a historic restriction on the pond, how does
> one rehab it according to department of the interior standards? 
> Thank you,  
> 
> Sally Urbano
> West Harwich,mass
> grass roots group
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