Our Commonwealth

Preservation Across Massachusetts January 2010

In This Issue
Corporate Sponsors Happy New Year!
Board of Directors/Staff
Support Preservation As 2010 begins, Preservation Massachusetts
Massachusetts! has begun celebrating our 25th Anniversary
Mark Your Calendars! as an organization! Much has changed since
we were founded in April of 1985 and how
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much we have evolved and grown as an
Greetings organization, advocacy leader and resource for preservation initiatives in
FREE National Register Massachusetts. We start the year by launching our new website at our Annual
Workshop Meeting on January 27th. I hope that you will find our new site even more
useful, full of information and a link for up to date preservation news and
PM To Launch New Website happenings across Massachusetts. I would like to thank all of our members
Social Wednesdays - Boston who have kept our organization going for the past 25 years and look forward to
Preservation Alliance future successes for Preservation Massachusetts.
Salem Athenaeum
Sincerely,
Annual Appeal Thanks

Corporate Sponsors

Platinum / $25,000
Winn Development

Gold / $10,000
Boston Red Sox
 Benefactor / $5,000
Consigli Construction Co., Inc.
First Resource Development
Preservation 301: FREE National Register Workshop
Holland + Knight
Keith Construction Ltd. Where: Northborough Historical Society, 50 Main St. at the corner of School
Mira Development St.
Murtha Cullina LLP When: Friday January 22nd at 7:30PM
Wessling Architects Inc.
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
Preservation 301 provides an overview of the National Register of Historic
Places program, the country's primary means of recognizing and honoring
Patron / $2,000 - $2,500 places significant for their contributions to local, state, and national history.
Bank of America Learn how properties qualify for National Register listing, what it means to be
Beacon Communities LLC
listed on the National Register, the steps in the nomination process, and how to
generate interest in National Register designation.

DAIQ/D'Agostino Izzo Quirk

Architects Preservation Massachusetts will lead a preservation workshop for the
Epsilon Associates
Northborough area community. The workshop is intended to inform attendees
about the importance of developing a National Register Program for your
Finegold Alexander + Associates
community. Local historical commission and historic district members,
Forest City planners, historians, members of municipal and non profit organizations, and
Lee Kennedy Co., Inc. interested public from Northborough and surrounding communities are
Nixon Peabody LLP encouraged to attend. The workshop is free and everyone is welcome. Walk-
Reznick Group ins are welcome. However, for planning purposes and handout materials,
please RSVP to Elsa Fitzgerald at elsafitzgerald@aol.com or 978-979-
9707.
The Architectural Team
Preservation Massachusetts 2010 Annual Meeting

The Hanover Theatre

Stratford Capital Group

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Board of Directors

Jack Hodgkins-Chair
Pamela Bailey - Clerk
Philip A. Madonia- Treasurer
Preservation Massachusetts invites you to our 2010 Annual Meeting on
Wednesday January 27th at the OldState House, 206 Washington Street in
James G. Alexander, FAIA
Boston. Join us as we begin celebrating our 25th anniversary year with a review
Pamela Bailey of our programs, progress and the unveiling of our new website. A Wine and
Daniel R. Benoit Cheese Reception to follow the Annual Meeting!
Thomas F. Birmingham
Jean Carroon, FAIA
5:00PM Registration
5:30PM Meeting and Program
Kara Cicchetti
6:30PM Wine and Cheese Reception
Stuart Gregerman
Frank T. Keefe If you have yet to RSVP please click here!
 Daniel Kolodner PM to Launch New Website!
John Mackey
Todd McCabe On Wednesday, January 27, Preservation Massachusetts will launch our new
James McDermott website! Through collaboration with consultant Gena Peditto, our newly
Gordon Pulsifer designed and organized site will keep you informed on the latest preservation
Michael H. Rosenberg
news, events and programs. Our resource collection, from Consultant's
Directory and Tax Credit studies to a new FAQ and links section, will make
Yanni Tsipis
finding the information you need easier. Bookmark www.preservationmass.org
Rita Walsh for January 27th and let us know what you think! of the new site.
Fran Weld
Claudia S. Wu Social Wednesdays! With the Boston Preservation Alliance!
After a brief hiatus for the holidays, "Social Wednesdays!" is back! Join the
Staff Boston Preservation Alliance's staff and young professional members who are
"in the know" about what is happening in Boston in an informal and relaxed
James W. Igoe
setting. Meet, mingle and exchange ideas on historic preservation, real estate,
President architecture and urban planning in Boston. Enjoy complimentary appetizers
and a cash bar in one of downtown Boston's newest venues!
Erin D. A. Kelly
Assistant Director
Date: Wednesday, January, 20th
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Anulfo G. Baez Location: J.A. Stats, 99 Broad Street, Downtown Boston
Office Manager
Who is the Boston Preservation Alliance?
Elsa Fitzgerald
Founded in 1978, the Boston Preservation Alliance is a non-profit organization
that provides leadership, education, and advocacy to protect and improve the
Special Projects Manager
quality of Boston's distinct architectural heritage. Through advocacy and
education, we bring people and organizations together to influence the future
Intern of Boston's historic buildings, landscapes and communities.
Courtney Whelan
Questions?
Contact Christine Piontek (cpiontek[at]bostonpreservation[dot]org) or visit our
Circuit Riders
website www.bostonpreservation.org or Facebook page.
In Parnership with
the National Trust for Historic Salem Athanaeum Celebrates 200 Years in 2010!
Preservation
The Salem Athenæum, a preeminent cultural institution, marks its 200th year
Michele P. Barker in 2010. With its collection of historic and contemporary books and quality
Dorr Fox programming comprised of lectures, courses, and concerts, the Athenæum will
Steve Moga
celebrate its members and collections and their influence on Salem and the
world.

The celebration will continue yearlong with programs featuring contemporary

Support
Preservation
Massachusetts!
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Preservation Massachusetts
is entirely supported by our
Corporate and Individual
Members and Foundations.
historians, writers, musicians, poets, theatrical presentations, and critics. For
those wishing to delve more deeply into the 19th century, the Athenæum will
offer two multi-week courses. One course will be a study of Orientalism in
British Literature (January 21 to March 4), including an optional 12-day
trip to Egypt in March. The second course will offer an opportunity to learn
about William Bentley's Salem (April 12 to May 10), featuring the historic
writings and wisdom of Salem's own Reverend Bentley.
On March 6, 2010, (exactly 200 years from the date of its incorporation)
the Athenæum celebrates its anniversary in style with a Federalist period
"assembly" (the name given at that time to a splendid social event
 featuring music, dance, food and drink). This event, The Salem Athenaeum
Find out about Corporate Bicentennial Assembly: Celebrating 1810, will be held at Hamilton Hall, 9
benefits, events, programs Chestnut Street, Salem from 7 to 11 p.m. More events will take place
and take an active role in throughout the year and PM will keep you updated. Fore more information
preserving our visit www.salemathanaeum.net
Commonwealth. Thank You for a Great Year End Appeal

Join or renew your Preservation Massachusetts extends our thanks to the following individuals
membership today! who donated to our 2009 Annual Appeal. It is the support of your donations
and memberships that allows us to continue being a leader and partner for
www.preservationmass.org
preservation advocacy and initiatives in all parts of our Commonwealth.
Save the Date: 2010 Annual Awards Dinner!
Mark Your
Calendars!

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Our Commonwealth goes
out monthly to nearly 800
inviduals and businesses
across Massachusetts and
beyond! If you'd like your Mark your calendars and join us on May 5th, 2010 for the 23rd Annual
event, workshop or program Awards Dinner at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel!
highlighted, email More details to follow in the coming months
abaez@preservationmass.org

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