[MassHistPres] Local Preservation Update E-Newsletter-August 22, 2018

[Skelly, Christopher (SEC)]

LOCAL PRESERVATION UPDATE E-NEWSLETTER
Published by the Massachusetts Historical Commission
August 22, 2018

CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT WORKSHOP
The Massachusetts Historical Commission will host a workshop on Certified Local Government (CLG) communities on September 24, 2018 from 10:30am to 12:30pm at the Massachusetts Archives Building, 220 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston.  Attendance by all Certified Local Government coordinators and municipal representatives from the 25 current CLGs in Massachusetts is strongly encouraged.   However, anyone interested in the CLG program and the requirements and benefits of becoming a Certified Local Government is also welcome to attend.  The CLG program, a partnership between the federal, state and local government, recognizes a municipality's community-wide historic preservation program.   See: https://www.nps.gov/clg/<https://owa.sec.state.ma.us/OWA/redir.aspx?C=4ADFJuytxOFjiRbP4N89YQTj2KAMa2K4mpVF-x3QzT_k_w4uHf7VCA..&URL=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nps.gov%2fclg%2f>.

A benefit of CLG status is the eligibility to apply competitively for historic preservation grant funds annually allocated to the MHC by the National Park Service.  10% of these funds must be provided to CLGs.  CLGs participate directly in the National Register of Historic Places program, including preparation of National Register eligibility opinions and review of nominations.  This workshop will cover the process of CLG designation, the ongoing requirements to remain a CLG, CLG National Register eligibility responsibilities, and the annual  Survey and Planning Grant Program as it relates to CLGs.     The workshop is free to attend.  To register for the workshop, RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/certified-local-governments-in-massachusetts-tickets-48892481729

ARCHITECTURAL PRESERVATION DISTRICT WORKSHOP IN IPSWICH
A workshop on Architectural Preservation Districts, focusing on the recently established architectural preservation district in Ipswich will be held September 21, 2018 from 10:00am to 12:30pm in Ipswich.  Registration information is below.  The workshop is free.  An architectural preservation district, also known as a neighborhood conservation district, offers an alternative to local historic districts using a combination of binding and advisory level reviews. The town of Ipswich, through town meeting vote, established an architectural preservation district in 2015. This workshop will include a discussion of the process of establishing the district in Ipswich, how things have worked in Ipswich over the past several years, other communities that have similar bylaws and ordinances and how this model could benefit additional communities around the state. A guided walking tour of the architectural preservation district will follow the workshop.  For more information on the architectural preservation district in Ipswich, visit https://www.ipswichma.gov/717/Architectural-Preservation-District-Comm<https://owa.sec.state.ma.us/owa/redir.aspx?C=CQ0pRcBEh8MAbfuDw_rHrcKeR1VVMeaig7dDRWyntEo15iNwKf7VCA..&URL=https%3a%2f%2furldefense.proofpoint.com%2fv2%2furl%3fu%3dhttps-3A__www.ipswichma.gov_717_Architectural-2DPreservation-2DDistrict-2DComm%26d%3dDwMF-g%26c%3dlDF7oMaPKXpkYvev9V-fVahWL0QWnGCCAfCDz1Bns_w%26r%3dHJeg5vlVssIJteBAzBVv1cKzUTA9hLUHuoJyFO6P0cU%26m%3dZCUtU8gITvqlmbOztCrcVUPWhjKnT0ZvQXTvdHUHJh0%26s%3dv6urTDoH0yb7FPar1rngWxqnVyEkEFZysfPF7H9IN8E%26e%3d>
To register for this event, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/architectural-preservation-district-workshop-tickets-48647695567<https://owa.sec.state.ma.us/owa/redir.aspx?C=WCyuOQ2QaNf6vju-0k4F8zkgfoG1h003dtA-7OfJxEM15iNwKf7VCA..&URL=https%3a%2f%2furldefense.proofpoint.com%2fv2%2furl%3fu%3dhttps-3A__www.eventbrite.com_e_architectural-2Dpreservation-2Ddistrict-2Dworkshop-2Dtickets-2D48647695567%26d%3dDwMFAw%26c%3dlDF7oMaPKXpkYvev9V-fVahWL0QWnGCCAfCDz1Bns_w%26r%3dHJeg5vlVssIJteBAzBVv1cKzUTA9hLUHuoJyFO6P0cU%26m%3dM1YQa4DWFZ7KWK1LGDfgMHffhM5fLJDX6F8IEsC9_FU%26s%3duvXPbrNz1Gu53v_6m_SSAcmBmLnji0MM0OvrWlT_oDw%26e%3d>

MHC REGIONAL PRESERVATION PARTNER WORKSHOPS
If you are interested in hosting an MHC regional workshop on community-wide historic preservation planning, demolition delay, local historic districts or other topics, contact christopher.skelly at state.ma.us<mailto:christopher.skelly at state.ma.us>.

STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022 IS NOW ONLINE
The Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Plan 2018-2022 has been posted on the website of the Massachusetts Historical Commission.  It can be found at http://www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhcpdf/statepresplan20182022webversion.pdf


CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER
September 21, 2018
Architectural Preservation District Workshop, Ipswich, MA.  For more information, see above.

September 24, 2018
MHC Workshop on Certified Local Governments.  Boston, MA.  For more information, see above.

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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