[Massplanners] Upcoming Virtual Workshops from the MHC

[Doherty, Jennifer (SEC)]

Good afternoon,
I have scheduled several virtual workshops for May and June; see below for what's coming up. As a reminder, you can always register to receive a recording of a workshop if you can't attend live. Workshops will take a break over the summer and resume again in September.

And you can now easily find and register for all workshops on the MHC's website<https://www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhcotr/otridx.htm>. If you have any questions or difficulties registering please let me know.
Have a good weekend!
Jenn


Architectural Styles, Forms, and Building Technologies of Massachusetts Thursday, May 5, 1 pm
Many local commission members may have a wealth of knowledge about their community's history, but feel less sure speaking about their community's architecture. This workshop will provide a very high-level overview of residential house forms, architectural styles, and changes in building technology found in Massachusetts. Ranging from the First Period of settlement to the early 20th century, this workshop will allow you to better identify the historic resources in your community, more accurately date them, and set them into a larger context so you can evaluate their significance. Register for this workshop<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/304169989627>.


Administering Local Historic Districts and Design Review Monday, May 16, 10 am
Local historic districts are one of the strongest forms of protection for historic resources. Their goal is to allow for the thoughtful consideration of change - protecting a neighborhood's community character while allowing changes necessitated by modern life and maintenance. This workshop will go in-depth on how to administer a local historic district, how to handle the application and review process, and will provide some guidance on design review. Please note that this workshop will not include information on establishing a local historic district; that is covered in a separate workshop. Register for this workshop<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/304192196047>.


Introduction to Historic Preservation Thursday, June 2, 10 am
You were appointed to a local historical commission or historic district commission - now what? This workshop will cover the basics to help you be an educated commissioner familiar with the terminology and programs of the historic preservation field. There will be a high-level discussion of the key historic preservation tools, but their details and implementation processes will be covered in other workshops. You will come away from the presentation being able to speak knowledgeably about your commission and its role in the community, and having a sense of how to develop a work plan for your commission. Register for this workshop<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/304199427677>.


Developing an Historic Preservation Plan Tuesday, June 14, 7 pm
Historic preservationists are often reactive - a property in your community is threatened, and you are spurred into action. But how can your local historical commission and wider preservation community be more proactive? Developing an historic preservation plan for your community can help you understand your historic resources better, see where there are gaps in your knowledge and level of protection, and help you discover the key preservation tools you might be missing. In this workshop you will learn more about what goes into a preservation plan, why it is important, and how you might prepare one for your community. Register for this workshop<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/304244171507>.


Establishing Local Historic Districts Tuesday, June 28, 1 pm
Local historic districts provide one of the strongest forms of protection for historic properties in Massachusetts. This workshop will cover the process by which communities can establish local historic districts under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40C. Learn all about the outreach process, the legalities of establishing local districts, completing a Study Report, and making it through Town Meeting or City Council. This workshop will focus exclusively on establishing local historic districts; administration of local historic districts and design review are covered in a separate workshop. Register for this workshop<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/304247521527>.


Jennifer B. Doherty
Local Government Programs Coordinator
Massachusetts Historical Commission
220 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125-3314
Office: (617) 727-8470
Remote: (617) 807-0685
Jennifer.Doherty at sec.state.ma.us<mailto:Jennifer.Doherty at sec.state.ma.us>

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