 Pittsfield Commission Considers Park Square Historic DistrictThe Historical Commission discussed who would lead the charge to designate a small area around Park Square as a historical district, which preserves and protects buildings and places with historical significance. Dalton Historical Invests in Museum Collection Management SoftwareThe web version allows users to manage their collections and contacts directly through a web browser, eliminating the need for software installation or maintaining in-house servers. State Reviewing Dalton's Proposed Second Historical DistrictThe proposed district starts at Park Avenue, where Main Street Cemetery is, and goes down to Depot Street. It then goes up High and North Streets.  Pittsfield Commission OKs Former CYC DemolitionThe Historical Commission begrudgingly withdrew a one-year demolition delay on the Melville Street property, recognizing that the owners were unwilling to save or sell it. Dalton Historic District Prep Nearly CompleteThe preliminary work for establishing a second historic district is nearly complete, commissioners said at Wednesday's Historical Commission meeting. Dalton Historical Navigates Needs for 2nd Historic DistrictThe proposed district starts at Park Avenue, where Main Street Cemetery is, and goes down to Depot Street. It then goes up High and North Streets. Dalton Historical Gets Clarification on Historic District PhaseThe Historical Commission received clarification on what is needed for the first phase of establishing the proposed second historic district.  Pittsfield Historical Panel Delays CYC DemolitionThe Historical Commission wants to see a better effort to preserve the former Catholic Youth Center rather than a plan to level it. Dalton Historical Hopes to Send Historical District Data to StateThe first phase in establishing the proposed second historical district is moving along nicely, Historical Commission co-chair Louisa Horth said during Wednesday's meetings.  Pittsfield Historical Panels OKs Fenn St. Demo, Welcomes City PlannerThe Historical Commission welcomed the new city planner and approved the demolition of a Fenn Street home formerly owned by a well-loved volunteer. Dalton Historical Enters First Phase of Establishing 2nd Historic DistrictThe Historical Commission has embarked on the first phase of establishing its second historical district. 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. |
