| Contact: | Diane Provenz & Gail Gelburd |
| Address: | One North Main Road, PO Box 237, Otis, MA 01253 |
| Phone: | (413) 269-0100 |
| Email: | otishistoricalcommission@gmail.com |
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| Term: | |
| Meetings: | First Tuesday of each month at 10:30 AM |
Otis Preservation Trust Website
History of Berkshire County
Historical Documents
MA Cultural Resource Info System
Related Organizations
Government Organizations
Massachusetts Historical Commission
“…the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) was established by the legislature in 1963 to identify, evaluate, and protect important historical and archaeological assets of the Commonwealth..”
National Park Service Technical Preservation Services
“Technical Preservation Services develops historic preservation standards and guidance on preserving and rehabilitating historic buildings, administers the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program for rehabilitating historic buildings, and sets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
National Register of Historic Places
“The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.”
Other Organizations
Historic New England
“Historic New England is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive regional heritage organization in the nation. It was founded in 1910 to preserve and present the cultural and architectural heritage of New England, from historic properties to humble necessities, from art and artifacts to gardens and furniture.”
National Trust for Historic Preservation
“The National Trust for Historic Preservation protects significant places representing our diverse cultural experience by taking direct action and inspiring broad public support.”
Preservation Massachusetts
“Founded in 1985, Preservation Massachusetts is the statewide non-profit organization that actively promotes the preservation of historic buildings and landscapes as a positive force for economic development and the retention of community character.”
| Name | Title | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Vacant | June 30, 2022 | |
| Judith Mabee | June 30, 2022 | |
| Celeste Watman | June 30, 2023 | |
| Gail Gelburd | June 30, 2023 | |
| Diane Provenz | June 30, 2024 | |
| Thomas Ragusa | Alternate Member | June 30, 2022 |
| Cynthia Flint-Ragusa | Alternate Member | June 30, 2022 |
Marks the Knox Trail – “Ye Trodden path”
65 Miles to Albany Milestone! Photographs by Cynthia Flint-Ragusa
