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<p class="MsoNormal">MassDEP has formed a Deconstruction Workgroup to explore the feasibility of bringing deconstruction to Massachusetts. Rather than quick demolition by machine with all materials going into a landfill, deconstruction mandates that a building
slated for demolition be disassembled with materials reused where possible. This can provide a deterrent to demolition, limit the amount of construction waste in landfills, and save significant architectural features for reuse. Cities across the country such
as <a href="https://www.portland.gov/bps/climate-action/decon/deconstruction-requirements">
Portland, OR</a> and <a href="https://www.sareuse.com/deconstruction">San Antonio, TX</a> have adopted deconstruction ordinances.
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<p class="MsoNormal">You can view the previous two Deconstruction Workgroup meetings and their associated materials
<a href="https://www.mass.gov/lists/reduce-reuse-rr-working-group-deconstruction-workgroup-archive">
here</a>. While there is a core planning team of MassDEP and colleagues, the Workgroup meetings are open to anyone interested in the topic.
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<p class="MsoNormal">MassDEP’s next <u>virtual</u> Deconstruction Workgroup meeting will be held
<b>Wednesday, March 15 from 1:30-3:00 pm</b>, and will be focused on how deconstruction and historic preservation can work together. Please register
<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkceCrqDgiH9e_vO24e2f1r-1I_GdXfmqC">
here</a> if you would like to attend. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jenn<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Jennifer B. Doherty<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Local Government Programs Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Massachusetts Historical Commission<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">220 Morrissey Boulevard<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Boston, MA 02125-3314<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Office: (617) 727-8470<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Remote: (617) 807-0685<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Doherty@sec.state.ma.us">Jennifer.Doherty@sec.state.ma.us</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sign up for the <a href="https://mailman.cs.umb.edu/listinfo/masshistpres">
MassHistPres email listserv</a> | Register for <a href="https://www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhcotr/otridx.htm">
virtual workshops</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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