Preservation News

28May 2012

A View From The Chair – May 2012

Because historic preservation is vital to economic growth. “A Broadway producer who once told an aspiring playwright, “If you can’t write your idea on the back of my business card, you don’t have a clear idea.” So I’m going to begin by giving you this entire presentation at a length [...]

16Jan 2012

Historical Commission Recommends Restoration of Historic Artesian Well

January 16, 2012 - Jonathan Shaw, the SHC's representative to the Sandwich Community Preservation Committee, spearheaded the effort to proceed with funding for Phase II of the Town Hall Restoration Project. Guided by his experienced hand, the Commission sent a formal request to the Community Preservation Committee to secure $350,000.00 [...]

27Dec 2011

A View From The Chair – December 2011

Looking Back As 2011 draws to a close the Sandwich Historical Commission finds itself weighing the merits of two controversial issues and pursuing another that few people considered an issue at all. The request from the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce for the town to give them the Sand Hill [...]

7Oct 2011

Town seeks Old Kings Highway District input on Clark-Haddad fate

Town seeks Old Kings Highway District input on Clark-Haddad fate Can building be razed? Can it be moved? Is it historical? SANDWICH BROADSIDER Posted Oct 07, 2011 @ 11:52 AM SANDWICH — Selectmen have directed Town Manager Bud Dunham to approach the Old King’s Highway Historical District to help determine [...]

23Apr 2011

Historic Marker Program In The Sandwich Enterprise

Historic Marker Program Leads To Unusual Discoveries On news stands now! Local news story encourages local pride in historic homes through inclusion in Historical Commission's program. Read what may be hidden under the old floorboards. A feature article by Mary Stanley is on the front page of the April 22, [...]

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