 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.  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. |
