[MassHistPres] Grant submissions

[Doherty, Jennifer (SEC)]

Hi Connie,

Historical Commissions established under MGL Chapter 40, 8d<https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleVII/Chapter40/Section8D> can "enter into contracts with individuals, organizations and institutions for services furthering the objectives of the commission's program; may enter into contracts with local or regional associations for cooperative endeavors furthering the commission's program; may accept gifts, contributions and bequests of funds from individuals, foundations and from federal, state or other governmental bodies for the purpose of furthering the commission's program; may make and sign any agreements and may do and perform any and all acts which may be necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this section."


Many commissions throughout the state apply to MHC for grant funds to document historic resources or to develop a preservation plan. They also apply for local Community Preservation Act funds to repair municipally-owned historic resources within their community.


If you can provide further specifics or have further questions, please let me know.

Thank you,

Jenn



Jennifer B. Doherty
Local Government Programs Coordinator
Massachusetts Historical Commission
220 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125-3314
(617) 727-8470
Jennifer.Doherty at sec.state.ma.us<mailto:jennifer.doherty at sec.state.ma.us>


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From: MassHistPres <masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu> on behalf of Connie Hellwig <oldcolchester at gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 12:05:21 PM
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Subject: [MassHistPres] Grant submissions

Can anyone clarify if Historical Commissions can submit grants to benefit their town's historical assets?  We are getting some push back on this issue.

Connie Hellwig
Vice Chairman
Salisbury Historical Commission

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