[Massplanners] https://www.mma.org/mma-seeks-input-for-annual-conference-workshops/

Wed Aug 14 08:32:45 EDT 2024

I saw this on Linked In.  I'm sure there would be workshop(s) on new/newer
municipal housing requirements, but y'all might also have some other ideas
to suggest.

Bill Fitzgerald
Taunton Planning Board Member

On Wed, Aug 14, 2024, 7:58 AM Doherty, Jennifer @ SEC via MassPlanners <
massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:

> *Updates from the Massachusetts Historical Commission*
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> *Draft Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Plan, 2023-2031 Now
> Available** for Public Comment*
>
> Over the past two years, the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) has
> been working on an update to the *Massachusetts State Historic
> Preservation Plan 2018–2022*. A draft of the new plan is now available
> for public comment on the MHC’s website, here
> <https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/mhc/download/2023-2031-state%20hist-pres-plan-comment.pdf>
> (PDF). You can learn more about the state plan process here
> <https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/mhc/preservation/historic-preservation-plan.htm>.
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> The draft plan is available for public comment through *September 30,
> 2024*. Please provide any written comments to Jennifer Doherty, Local
> Government Programs Coordinator, via email at
> Jennifer.Doherty at sec.state.ma.us.
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>
> While the state plan is prepared by the MHC, it is not a work plan for the
> MHC. Instead, it is a plan for all preservationists in the Commonwealth. We
> want to receive as much input as possible, to be sure that the new state
> plan can help anyone find a role for themselves in historic preservation
> efforts across the Commonwealth. Please feel free to share the draft plan
> with others in your community who might be interested in providing input,
> such as historical or historic district commissioners, appointed and
> elected officials, municipal staff, and locally-active preservationists.
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>
> *Have any successful (or unsuccessful!) projects from 2018 to 2022? Let us
> know!* We are looking to summarize preservation efforts from 2018 to
> 2022. Send any projects or photographs to Jennifer Doherty, Local
> Government Programs Coordinator, via email at
> Jennifer.Doherty at sec.state.ma.us.
>
>
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>
>
> *Fall 2024 MHC Virtual Workshop Schedule*
>
> The MHC will host four virtual workshops this fall. See below for
> descriptions, and register on the MHC’s website
> <https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/mhc/programs/workshops.htm>.
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> *MHC’s Survey & Planning Grant Program*, Monday, September 9, 1 pm
>
> The MHC’s Survey & Planning Grant program offers matching grants for
> communities and non-profits to undertake historic preservation
> documentation and planning projects. Most frequent are historic resources
> survey projects, but other projects include community-wide historic
> preservation plans, survey plans, design guidelines, and National Register
> of Historic Places nominations. Learn more about the program and what goes
> in to a successful application.
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>
>
> *The Basics of Online Research for Historic Buildings*, Friday, October
> 18, 10 am
>
> The Internet provides a wide variety of resources to consult when
> researching an historic building. Learn more about the various sources and
> how to pull them together to develop a history of buildings in your
> community.
>
>
>
> *Determining Historic and Architectural Significance*, Tuesday, November
> 19, 10 am
>
> One of the most basic actions of local historic preservation work is
> determining what historic resources in a community are significant for
> their history or architecture. This process is written into many
> regulations and programs, from local demolition delay review up to the
> National Register of Historic Places. This workshop will review how to
> determine historic and architectural significance for historic resources,
> which can support the prioritization of local preservationists’ efforts and
> their regulatory work.
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>
>
> *Best Practices for Developing a Strong Local Preservation Program*,
> Monday, December 9, 1 pm
>
> There are many tools in the local preservationist’s toolbox that can be
> used to develop a local preservation program. A robust local commission,
> preservation planning, and regulatory tools are all important to have. In
> this workshop we’ll review how all of these pieces work together and how
> local commissions can develop a strong, proactive local preservation
> program.
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>
> *Massachusetts 250 Grants Now Available*
>
> The Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Massachusetts Office of Travel
> and Tourism (MOTT) are pleased to announce a new competitive grant program
> to support the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American
> Revolution. The *Massachusetts 250 Grant Program* will fund projects that
> highlight historic themes of revolution and independence, celebrate
> significant "firsts" in Massachusetts history, or take a creative or
> innovative approach to commemorating the state’s past 250 years.
>
> Applications must be submitted through MOTT's Online Application Portal
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/mott.submittable.com/submit/2a1ca59c-2439-497b-b58d-2218f84c5833/fy25-massachusetts-250-grant__;!!O9h35Ks8fCsF!HCNA17IFpCI64jFTqFHr2_kkZJC2uKzVOxEqbqYztiFQOGnZbK0ULE24lSe5taFSRc4TZ_9nBFR_GK702Szsx-QMmMZE_kU$>.
> Applications are due by *August 26th at 3p.m.* and grant awards are
> anticipated to be announced in September 2024.
>
> MA 250 guidelines and information are available on MOTT's *website
> <https://www.visitma.com/>*.
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>
> *Updates from the National Park Service*
>
> ·         NPS has just added a new Preservation Brief 51, Preservation
> Brief 51, Building Codes for Historic and Existing Buildings: Planning and
> Maximizing their Application
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.nps.gov/orgs/1739/upload/preservation-brief-51-building-codes.pdf__;!!O9h35Ks8fCsF!EeufdBIn1xgt9NzokV_eiaI27omRSe5-mHHpzVS7klaSpHgA8tnL4gOBfyx07BlGY2nxbdENbIZd4Pzk_mfOJjvu_iR5mNK_tkLxqg$>,
> the latest addition to the Preservation Briefs
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.nps.gov/orgs/1739/preservation-briefs.htm__;!!O9h35Ks8fCsF!EeufdBIn1xgt9NzokV_eiaI27omRSe5-mHHpzVS7klaSpHgA8tnL4gOBfyx07BlGY2nxbdENbIZd4Pzk_mfOJjvu_iR5mNK1qqnZGw$>
> publication series. The Brief provides information on how to meet the goals
> of building codes while also preserving or minimizing alterations to the
> character-defining features, spaces, materials, and finishes of historic
> buildings. It presents an overview of the most widely adopted codes in the
> United States and their development and describes the specific provisions
> for historic buildings contained in these codes. It provides guidance for
> selecting the optimal code compliance method and suggests best practices
> for achieving code-compliant solutions that also allow for the preservation
> of a building’s historic character. While the Brief is primarily intended
> to apply to historic buildings, much of the information also applies to the
> rehabilitation of existing buildings.
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>
>
> ·         NPS has announced the availability of two grant programs. Read
> their application and project guidelines carefully to see if your project
> qualifies.
>
> o   To encourage the listing of more diverse sites in the National
> Register of Historic Places, Underrepresented Communities Grants
> <https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/underrepresented-community-grants.htm>
> are now available. These must result in a new or amended National Register
> of Historic Places listing or National Historic Landmark designation.
> Properties must have previously been found eligible by the MHC for listing
> in the National Register or for a proposed amendment associated with an
> underrepresented community before a new or amended nomination can proceed.
> Applications are due *August 29, 2024*.
>
> o   African American Civil Rights Grants
> <https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/african-american-civil-rights.htm>
> are available for physical preservation work and history projects at sites
> related to the struggle for equal rights for African Americans.
> Applications are due *September 5, 2024*.
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> *Upcoming Events*
>
> ·         Preservation in a Changing Climate
> <https://www.preservingsalem.com/preservation-in-a-changing-climate-2024>,
> September 18, Salem, MA
>
> ·         Massachusetts Historic Preservation Conference 2024
> <https://www.preservationmass.org/mhpc>, September 27, Worcester, MA *early
> bird registration ends Friday!*
>
> ·         Not If But When: Navigating Climate Change and Protecting
> Cultural Assets in Massachusetts
> <https://mblc.state.ma.us/costepma/index.php/2024/06/13/free-webinar-10-3-2024-not-if-but-when-navigating-climate-change-and-protecting-cultural-assets-in-ma/>,
> October 3, virtual
>
> ·         U.S. Climate Heritage Policy in the International Context
> <https://www.achp.gov/initiatives/sustainability-climate-resilience/climate-heritage-conference>,
> October 4, virtual
>
> ·         Historic New England Summit 2024
> <https://summit.historicnewengland.org/>, November 14 and 15, Portland,
> ME and virtual
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> *Recent National Register of Historic Places Listings*
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> ·         Holyoke, Central Churchill Historic District
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> ·         Lancaster, North Burial Ground
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> ·         Wellfleet, Marcel Breuer House and Studio
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> *Join the Preservation Conversation!*
>
> The MassHistPres listserv is an email group of over 700 members – local
> historical and historic district commission members, municipal staff,
> consultants, tradespeople, and others interested in historic preservation
> across the Commonwealth. It’s a great place to ask questions of and learn
> from fellow preservationists. To join, send an email to
> MassHistPres-Join at cs.umb.edu, or contact Jennifer Doherty at
> Jennifer.Doherty at sec.state.ma.us.
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> *Update the MHC!*
>
> Membership or officer changes on your commission? Be sure to send in
> updates to Jennifer Doherty at Jennifer.Doherty at sec.state.ma.us.
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> *Jennifer B. Doherty*
>
> Local Government Programs Coordinator
>
> Massachusetts Historical Commission
>
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> Office: (617
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> 727-8470
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> Remote: (617) 807-0685
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> Jennifer.Doherty at sec.state.ma.us
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> Register for virtual workshops
> <https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/mhc/programs/workshops.htm>
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