[MassHistPres] CPA funding for historic churches

[Ward Hamilton]

Boston CPA has funded church projects since the ruling. Funds can't be used
for ecclesiastical symbols. Typically that means stained glass windows but
can also be carved stone friezes as in the case of First Baptist in Boston.



Ward Hamilton
Chairman
Melrose Historical Commission

On Wed, Feb 16, 2022, 11:02 AM Jamie Webb <jwebb at easthamptonma.gov> wrote:

> Hi Betty, this sounds like a question that the Community Preservation
> Coalition would be best able to answer. Stuart Saginor <
> stuart.saginor at communitypreservation.org>, the executive director, is
> very knowledgeable and helpful. Alternatively, you could also browse the
> technical assistance section of their website:
> https://www.communitypreservation.org/technical-assistance#anchor_historic
>
> Jamie Webb
> Assistant Planner - City of Easthampton Planning Department
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>
> On Wed, Feb 16, 2022 at 8:36 AM Betty Slade <dcolebslade at aol.com> wrote:
>
>> My understanding is that some CPA communities are still able to give
>> grants to churches despite the Supreme Court ruling.  There seem to be some
>> purposes for which funding can be provided.
>>
>> Could anyone give me examples of  such funding since the Supreme Court
>> ruling?
>>
>> Any information would be much appreciated.
>>
>> Betty Slade
>> Chair, CPC, Westport
>>
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