[MassHistPres] Tree survey

[Harry LaCortiglia]

Conversely, I would opine that the study_does_ qualify for CPA funding.

The Community Preservation Act itself states (in Sec. 5 B.1),"The 
community preservation committee shall study the needs, possibilities and
resources of the city or town..."

The study of Historic Trees fits within the definition of a Historic 
Resource since the trees are "real property". (As an asset of the Town 
or of a private party.)

Additionally, I would ask if the "King's Stand" previously mentioned is 
an open space resource. (As an alternative funding possibility.)

When differences of opinions arise such as these, sometimes it's best to 
simply ask the community's CP Committee and if they recommend the project.

Then let the Town Meeting voters decide.

Best,
H. LaCortiglia
Chairman,
Georgetown Community Preservation Committee



On 10/3/2018 11:22 PM, James J O'Rourke Jr wrote:
>
> Dear Ms. Gray:,
>
> In order to obtain CPA money for a historic project,the asset must be 
> “a building, structure, vessel, real property, document, or artifact.” 
> Ch 44B, Sec. 2. I don’t think a tree qualifies under any of these 
> categories.
>
> Jim O’Rourke
>
> Chairman, Somerset Historical Commission
>
> *From:* MassHistPres <masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu> *On Behalf Of 
> *Jane Guy
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 03, 2018 11:14 AM
> *To:* Roughan, Michael <Michael.Roughan at hdrinc.com>; 
> 'masshistpres at cs.umb.edu' <masshistpres at cs.umb.edu>
> *Cc:* peter lagoy (Peter_Lagoy at msn.com) <Peter_Lagoy at msn.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [MassHistPres] Tree survey
>
> After consulting with the Community Preservation Coalition, attached 
> is a letter that we sent to the City Council in response to their 
> inquiry to use CPA for trees. It does not address a city-wide survey 
> specifically, but does address the maintenance.
>
> -Jane
>
> *WE’VE MOVED!*
>
> Jane A. Guy
>
> Assistant Community Development Director
>
> City of Salem
>
> Department of Planning & Community Development
>
> *98 Washington St., 2nd Floor***
>
> Salem, MA  01970
>
> 978-619-5685
>
> *We no longer have a fax number.***
>
> jguy at salem.com <mailto:jguy at salem.com>
>
> www.salem.com <http://www.salem.com/>
>
> *From:*MassHistPres [mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu] *On 
> Behalf Of *Roughan, Michael
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 03, 2018 10:53 AM
> *To:* 'masshistpres at cs.umb.edu'
> *Cc:* peter lagoy (Peter_Lagoy at msn.com <mailto:Peter_Lagoy at msn.com>)
> *Subject:* [MassHistPres] Tree survey
>
> A concerned citizen in town has asked the Historical Commission to 
> support a tree survey for specific Oak trees that may be 200 years old 
> including a hemlock that was in a “King’s stand” that has been 
> purported to have trees harvested for sailing ships prior to 1776.
>
> The HHC debated whether this work or subsequent tree maintenance work 
> could be eligible for CPA funds. Has anyone done anything similar?
>
> ….Mike
>
> Michael Roughan,AIA, EDAC, LEED AP, ACHA
>
> Chairman - Hopkinton Historical Commission
>
> Town of Hopkinton
>
> 18 Main Street
>
> Hopkinton, MA 01748
>
>
> *D*617.357.7725 *M*617.784.6463//
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