 Dalton Historical Commission Talks Sidewalks and Historic DistrictsWhen the commission established its first historic district, the Craneville Historic District, about 10 years ago, it hired preservation specialist Norene Roberts for guidance.  Pittsfield CPA Committee OKs Funding Extension, Plans Formal ProcessThe proposal came out of a project that the panel had done on endangered properties funded by the Massachusetts Historical Planning Project. It was considered best practice at the time to identify properties that were in danger of being torn down before they needed to be demolished.  Fitch-Hoose House Gets African American Heritage Trail BrochuresThe African American Heritage Trail has 48 sites in 29 Massachusetts and Connecticut towns that showcase the history and context of African Americans who played crucial roles in the region, United States, and world.  'Down Memory Lane' Issues a Success in DaltonAt the time of meeting there were only eight more copies left of the 40 reprints. The commission started to accept orders in December.  Dalton Board Approves Appointments to Historical CommissionThe Select Board approved the appointment of two new members of the historical commission during its meeting on Monday.  Dalton Historical Commission Reviews Next Steps for 2nd DistrictThe commission originally planned on establishing Dalton Center and the third district, East Main Street, simultaneously but decided it would be easier to establish them one at a time. Fitch-Hoose House Receives Another Painting DonationThe Fitch-Hoose House has received another George Hoose painting donation.  Dalton Weighs Fitch-Hoose House Repainting OptionsThe Historical Commission is reviewing financing options so that it can repaint the Fitch-Hoose House museum. North Adams Historical Commission To Rededicate Tablet Memorializing Former MayorThe City plans to rededicate the tablet on Oct. 9  Dalton Historical Reissuing 'Down Memory Lane'The Historical Commission has been discussing how to reissue the book for the last few months, navigating concerns surrounding copyright, cost and printing company selection.  Pittsfield Historical OKs Demos for Fire-Gutted Home, BusinessThe 2021 fire destroyed most features of the house such as doors and windows. It was believed to be a two-family home at the time. Less than a month after the fire, owner Stephen Furey passed away at the age of 55. Fitch Hoose House Museum in Need of a Paint JobHistorical Commission co-Chair Louisa M. Horth said at Wednesday's meeting that the paint is starting to peel and weather, and would need to be repainted this year or next year. Dalton Historical Commission Finds Cheaper Fireproof CabinetThe Historical Commission voted to purchase a used four-drawer fireproof cabinet from BBE Office Interiors during its meeting last week.  Pittsfield Historical Commission OKs Demos for Christian Center ExpansionThe Christian Center plans to demolish two deteriorated buildings on its property to expand its footprint for increased community service. Dalton Historical Making Districts One at a TimeThe commission originally planned on establishing its second district, Dalton Center, and third district, East Main Street, simultaneously but decided it would be easier to establish them one at a time. Dalton Historical Commission Gets a Fireproof CabinetThe Historical Commission voted to purchase a two-drawer fireproof cabinet during its meeting last week.  Dalton Historical Commission May Reissue 'Down Memory Lane'The book is a compiled series of weekly columns by the Rev. Franklin L. "Cap" Couch that appeared in the now defunct Dalton News Record from 1972 to 1977.  Public Meeting to Be Held on Demo of Historical Wendell Avenue BarnMembers speculated that the public hearing process might bring interest in saving the structure.  Pittsfield Historical Commission OKs Home DemosThe Historical Commission on Monday approved the demolition of three residential properties. Dalton Historical Commission Wants a Home for Its CollectionThe commission has a wide range of items that it has obtained over the years, including sports memorabilia, a World War 1 uniform, government documents, pictures, and more.  Pittsfield Historical Commission OKs Two Multifamily DemosThe more than 100-year-old Cherry Street property sustained serious damage from a neighboring fire that destroyed a 12-unit home last year.  Dalton Historical Commission Updated on Town Hall Renovation PlansThe Historical Commission is in support of the the more than $600,000 in renovations planned for the 1890 Town Hall building but also wants its historic features to be preserved.  Pittsfield Historical Commission Supports Two CPA ApplicationsNonprofit organization Roots Dreams and Mustard Seeds is seeking $200,000 to support its renovation of 117 to 129 Fenn St. into a community support and educational facility. Adams Historical Commission Looking for Storage SpaceThe Historical Commission is looking into possible options for storage space for the town's historical records, despite limited options. Pittsfield Historical Commission Vote to Urge Miss Hall to Preserve the Weston HouseThe Historical Commission on Monday voted to give the nearly 200-year-old Weston House at Miss Hall's School "preferable preserve" status after an extensive discussion between the public and the commissioner. |
