[MassHistPres] Local Preservation Update E-Newsletter-April 19, 2017

[Skelly, Christopher (SEC)]

LOCAL PRESERVATION UPDATE E-NEWSLETTER
Published by the Massachusetts Historical Commission
April 19, 2017


MHC WORKSHOP-ADMINISTERING DEMOLITION DELAY BYLAWS

This workshop will discuss the strengths and limitations of demolition delay bylaws, proper administrative procedures, effectively utilizing the delay period, the necessary sections of a well-crafted bylaw/ordinance and other options to consider besides demolition delay.  It will also cover best practices and success stories from around the state.  May 15, 2017 at 7pm.  Acton.  For more information contact Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us<mailto:Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us>.



MHC WORKSHOP-HISTORIC PRESERVATION: WITH OR WITHOUT A LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT
This workshop is designed to explain the regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to historic preservation typically used at the local level. Historic preservation efforts at the local level often try to focus exclusively on regulatory means, such as a local historic district, to achieve desired results.  However, with a high bar to pass, this approach is limiting, time-consuming and, in the end, often not successful. Local historical commissions and other local groups interested in protecting historic resources will find far more success if they develop a balanced approach, unique to their community, based on a wide range of effective tools.  It is hoped that, through this workshop, local preservationists will recognize the benefits of a realistic, cooperative and comprehensive approach.  Local historical commission members are encouraged to attend as well as anyone interested understanding the basic techniques of historic preservation.  This MHC workshop will be presented in cooperation with the Cape Cod Commission in Brewster on May 23, 2017 at 10am.  For more information, contact Sarah Korjeff at skorjeff at capecodcommission.org.

HISTORIC NEW ENGLAND UPCOMING WORKSHOP SERIES -
LEADING LOCALLY: PRESERVATION MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES THAT WORK
Join preservation professionals from Historic New England and local commission members 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 19, 9 am – 3:30 pm
This workshop focuses on issues in design review and management of local historic districts. Using case study examples and mock hearings, learn how to 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 2, 9 am – 3:30 pm
Preservation restrictions are an important tool in the local preservation toolbox, especially in communities that are using Community Preservation Act 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, June 16, 9 am – 3:30 pm
Managing historic properties owned by municipalities, non-profits, and museums presents numerous challenges. Explore funding mechanisms, building regulations that affect historic properties, and more. Learn from preservation professionals who manage historic sites and make preservation treatment decisions, including reviews of condition assessments, cyclical maintenance, disaster preparedness, and working with contractors.
Leading Locally workshops for 2017 will be held at Merwin House, 14 Main Street, Stockbridge, MA.  For more information, visit www.HistoricNewEngland.org.

SYMPOSIUM ON NEW ENGLAND FRAMING TECHNOLOGY OF THE 19TH CENTURY
Historic Deerfield is hosting a one day symposium on the building framing technology used in New England to the mid-19th century. Before the 2'x4': New England Framing Options to the Mid-19th Century is geared towards both professionals practicing in all aspects of the preservation field as well as owners of historic structures. The symposium will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Deerfield Community Center, 16 Memorial Street, Deerfield, Massachusetts.  The symposium will feature lectures and presentations from notable speakers on the topic of framing, looking at the variety of ways to erect a structure that were practiced in New England, based on local tradition, expediency, efficiency and technology.  The speakers include Tad Baker exploring archaeological and documentary evidence for early earthfast structures; Jim Garvin reviewing myths and facts surrounding log and garrison construction; Jack Sobon discussing the move from scribe to square rule framing; Jan Lewandoski assessing vertical plank framing evolution; and Bill Flynt talking about the introduction of stack plank, or ribbon construction, in the second quarter of the 19th century. There will also be an opportunity to inspect samples of some of these forms of construction at a reception after the presentations. For more information, visit www.historic-deerfield.org/nef<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-3D001MHJnBowMLOgSehq7lDhgXlMKMgRBszNu9L-5FaQ8FywjmpIrumJ6Lw2KyUeDTzFEaZ9KmTT8rUoLBDrH0cAMVHdt0waSxvJtP4NMa41d0ITdPRZdxk98UK4ZxmXfYKpHL-2DBCnViH2OfB9UBjCD9RZZHzF1lrhxdAPtRmIX-2DGDgEpn-5FkXkoNZDDCg3jTsRCCt9X-26c-3DWXjUBkElCS6s7xAZLxA47550tfuxs7L8Mtx6brDcwbnFxBwL10G7TQ-3D-3D-26ch-3Dh07VFvU7IXQwFOtl4sWWl8Lc9FrFi4QLbvs1JLEwfQIjx8gLchhF1w-3D-3D&d=DwMFaQ&c=lDF7oMaPKXpkYvev9V-fVahWL0QWnGCCAfCDz1Bns_w&r=HJeg5vlVssIJteBAzBVv1cKzUTA9hLUHuoJyFO6P0cU&m=bRBQUrxaxxjEuzWb22tQ3ZIg_4gTM1rjDjGZe6wnwV0&s=FdleZO3qV4aGJijI0IsjbbFe3Q1LBZ5L0HiEHekcZz4&e=>.



MAYNARD PASSES A DEMOLITION DELAY BYLAW

During spring town meeting, the town of Maynard passed an 18 month demolition delay bylaw.  There are now 149 cities and towns with demolition delay.



NEW LISTINGS IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
Charlemont, East Charlemont District School
Cheshire, Cheshire Town Hall complex
Tyngsborough, Winslow School and Littlefield Library


CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER
May 15, 2017
MHC Workshop on Administering Demolition Delay Bylaws and Ordinances.  Acton. For more information, see above.
May 19, 2017
Design Review Concepts, Cases, and Issues.  Historic New England Leading Locally Workshop series. For more information, see above.
May 23, 2017
MHC Workshop on Historic Preservation: With or Without a Local Historic District.  Brewster.  For more information, see above.
June 2, 2017
Introduction to Establishing and Administering Preservation Restrictions.  Historic New England Leading Locally Workshop series. For more information, see above.
June 6-8, 2017

Nantucket Preservation Symposium on Nantucket’s Golden Age: Architecture, Interiors and Historic Landscapes.  For more information, visit www.nantucketpreservationsymposium.org<https://owa.sec.state.ma.us/OWA/redir.aspx?C=78a23440fabb4b8089716eae1f281653&URL=https%3a%2f%2furldefense.proofpoint.com%2fv2%2furl%3fu%3dhttp-3A__www.nantucketpreservationsymposium.org%26d%3dDQMFAg%26c%3dlDF7oMaPKXpkYvev9V-fVahWL0QWnGCCAfCDz1Bns_w%26r%3dHJeg5vlVssIJteBAzBVv1cKzUTA9hLUHuoJyFO6P0cU%26m%3dem-OysWLQZWMJHjSrCGyov27fo7p2UPYQpxzuOBTwgs%26s%3duC1_vW1roMupjRSvvWx8Iy8doN_C1p4r-6VppBVW_fY%26e%3d>.
June 16, 2017
Caring for Municipal, Museum, and Other Non-Profit Historic Properties. Historic New England Leading Locally Workshop series. For more information, see above.
July 15, 2017
Symposium on New England Framing Options to the Mid-19th Century.  For more information, see above.
September 22, 2017
Massachusetts Statewide Historic Preservation Conference.  Lowell.


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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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