[MassHistPres] grants for a historical church

[Judy Markland]

Olivia,

Many communities have funded CPA projects for restoration work on 
churches.  The work must be for restoration of the building itself, 
rather than for any religious components of the building. Thus plain 
glass windows may typically be restored with CPA funds, but not stained 
glass windows.  The Community Preservation Coalition has an informative 
piece on the state court decision 
<https://www.communitypreservation.org/home/news/ma-supreme-judicial-court-issues-decision-acton-lawsuit> 
on this matter and its interpretation.  They advise that any CPA 
application for work on religious structures be reviewed by municipal 
counsel before approval.

Judy

On 1/6/2025 12:27 PM, Olivia Davis Mausel via MassHistPres wrote:
> Any suggestions for a restoration grant for an historic church here in 
> Holyoke.
> Many doors are closed to this 'Iglesia' because of its religious 
> affiliation....denied by local CPA, and state mandates. Sacred Places 
> is not an option- either.
> Thank you for any information/suggestions that you can provide.
> Olivia Mausel
> Holyoke, MA
>
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