[MassHistPres] HD Communication

[Chris Skelly]

You can find a big list of outreach ideas here.
https://www.skellypreservationservices.com/resourcelibrary/community-outreach

I've also included examples of lawn signs that are used around the country
to notify neighbors about upcoming hearings and certificates that have
been issued
by the commission.   I have a couple of template letters used by commissions
to stay in touch with property owners as well - including Mendon's letter!

*Chris Skelly*
*Skelly Preservation Services*
Community Planning and Preservation
www.skellypreservationservices.com
ccskelly12 at gmail.com
*Community planning with the past, **present, and future in mind*

On Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 1:51 PM Kathy Schofield via MassHistPres <
masshistpres at cs.umb.edu> wrote:

> I would agree with the others who have commented on this email. I would
> send the letter and maybe note that some items are being updated.
> Do they participate, advise or comment on proposed changes?
> We believe it's important to keep in touch with these homeowners.
> They play an important role in the history of our communities.
>
> Kathy Schofield
> Mendon Historical Commission
>
> On 8/13/26, 8:29 AM, "MassHistPres on behalf of Nancy Robbins via
> MassHistPres" <masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu on behalf of
> MassHistPres at cs.umb.edu> wrote:
>
>     CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the Town of Mendon mail
> system. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the
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>     The HDC is thinking about sending out a letter to our property owners
> with just a minimal bit of information. Basically just a hello from the
> Commission, here’s where you can find information ( Town Website) and
> contact info should they need to touch base. Pretty vanilla.
>
>     One of our members is reluctant to do this as our guidelines are what
> they consider a bit outdated ( updated guides are in the works) but
> nevertheless it’s what we go by.
>
>     Does anyone have comment as to why sending out a letter of this sort
> is/could be detrimental?  BTW, there has not been any communication in many
> many years.
>
>     Thank you,
>
>     Nancy
>     Nancy Robbins Federici & Peg Dooley
>     Co-chairs, Norton Center Historic District Commission
>     C. (508) 958-5165
>
>     We hire smart people not to tell them what to do but for them to tell
> us.
>                                      Steve Jobs
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