Historical Commission

Historical Resources in Ashby | Endangered Historical Resources | Grange Survey Results

The Historical Commission is a four member commission responsible for the preservation, protection and enhancement of the historic and archeological resources of the town of Ashby. For more information on the Grange Building go to Endangered Historical Resources.

Meetings

First Friday of the month at 3:30 pm unless otherwise announced. Agenda may be updated until 48 hours before meeting begins.

Meeting: November 1, 2024, 3:30 pm, via Zoom

  • Approve minutes of 10/4/2024
  • Tracy Fortier of DCR will take photos of the Snack Shack and Stoddard House at Damon Pond prior to demolition.
  • Update on grants for Grange Building.
    • Community Enrichment grant program offered by the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts.
    • One Stop Rural Development grant. Precontract form.
  • Other grants and projects.
    • Unified Planning Work Program
  • Business plan for Grange Hall discussion.
  • One Stop grant portal is encouraging us to look at possible grants for the next year. Put together a proposal outline and they will work with us to apply for the appropriate grants. Letter of interest is due January 2025.
  • Informational and wayfinding signage grant in the village center for 2025 report. Grant application spring of 2025 https://www.mass.gov/doc/fy25-ma-downtown-initiative-program-guidelines-0/download
  • Mass Historical Commission Planning and Survey Grant is report.
  • Update on Friends of the Grange.
  • Business not anticipated by the chair.

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