by MHA | Jul 14, 2020 | Advocacy, News
Travel the backroads of almost anywhere in Massachusetts and you’ll see once-handsome country homes, neglected and crumbling. Faltering reminders of a simpler time, having outlived generations, but doomed to demolition by neglect. Occasionally, a town or wealthy...
by Pleun Bouricius | Jun 4, 2020 | Advocacy, Media, News
PUBLICK OCCURRENCES — June 5, 2020 Update June 5: As we gingerly move towards reopening our economy safely, news from the governor for historical organizations in his Executive Order dated June 1. NOTE: All reopening rules include mandatory compliance with all...
by Pleun Bouricius | May 19, 2020 | Advocacy, Media, News
PUBLICK OCCURRENCES — May 19, 2020 As we gingerly move towards reopening our economy safely, news from the governor for historical organizations is mixed. A) Offices outside of Boston can reopen May 25 The first guidance is: work from home if you can, and afford...
by MHA | Jan 27, 2020 | Advocacy
Advocacy versus Lobbying MHA Publick Occurrences — January 28, 2020 Advocacy for Non-Profits: the rules We are frequently asked this question: We are a non-profit, doesn’t that mean we cannot lobby for our interests at the Statehouse or to our Town? What...
by MHA | Aug 20, 2019 | Advocacy, News
The following is an open response to Peter Feinman’s blog post of July 29, entitled: History Advocacy: Lessons from the Massachusetts History Alliance Conference. As a history professional working in Massachusetts, a member of the Massachusetts History Alliance Board...
by MHA | Mar 19, 2018 | Advocacy, Media
MASS HISTORY ALLIANCE ADVOCACY ALERT March 18, 2018 from the Advocacy Committee COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND LEGISLATION SUPPORT DRIVE MARCH 19-31 To all Massachusetts public history organizations, groups, and institutions and their members, volunteers, and staff:...
