APA-MA Events Calendar

Protecting Special Places: How to Help Your Community Plan; Local Measures to Protect Historic Resources

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM Held at Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Rd.; a variety of strategies are available to help protect the historic buildings, landscapes and neighborhoods that make your town special. Learn the ins-and-outs of three particularly effective, locally-initiated tools: Local Historic Districts, Neighborhood Architectural Conservation Districts and Demolition Delay bylaws. Presented by Christopher Skelly, Director of Local Government Programs, Massachusetts Historical Commission. Sponsored by the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission, Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor, Inc. and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. Workshops are FREE and open to all. Local historical commissions, planning boards, select boards, conservation commissions, municipal staff and landowners are particularly encouraged to attend. To come to a workshop, please RSVP at least two days in advance to Joanna Doherty, Blackstone Heritage Corridor (joanna_doherty@nps.gov or 401-762-0250) or Bob Levite, Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor (boblevite@hotmail.com or 508-831-1223 x244). Directions to workshops are available upon request.

Affordable Housing through Reuse and Preservation Workshop

Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM Reuse and preservation is an important tool in neighborhood revitalization. And it�s an effective way to create or preserve affordable housing. Attend this workshop and learn about using existing buildings to meet local affordable housing needs. Hear about recent affordable housing initiatives in Beverly, Arlington and Natick.

19th Annual Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference

Monday, May 19, 2008 (All Day).

NEIWPCC's 19th Annual Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollution Conference, Progress Through Partnerships: Collaborating to Protect Our Watersheds, will be held May 19-21, 2008, at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton, Connecticut. This year's conference is cosponsored by NEIWPCC and Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection in cooperation with the NPS Programs of the New England States, New York State, and EPA Regions I and II.

Since 1990, New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC), in partnership with its member states, has been coordinating the Annual Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollution Conference, the premier forum in our region for sharing information and improving communication on NPS pollution issues and projects. The three-day conference brings together all those in New England and New York State involved in NPS pollution management, including participants from state, federal, and municipal governments, private sector, academia, and watershed organizations.

The importance of partnerships among local, regional, state, and federal agencies cannot be understated. At the 2008 NPS conference, we will focus on building partnerships and integrating programs to work towards the common goal of reducing NPS pollution in our watersheds.

Opportunities for sponsoring or exhibiting at the conference are available. Please contact Laura Chan for more information. Presentations from the 18th Annual NPS Conference, held in Newport, Rhode Island, can be found in the Conference Archives.

For more information, go to our website at http://www.neiwpcc.org/conference/, or contact Laura Chan, Coordinator of NEIWPCC's Nonpoint Source and Stormwater Programs at lchan@neiwpcc.org or 978-323-7929.

ACEC Sustainable Design Panel Breakfast Program

Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 07:30 AM to American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts (ACEC/MA) How Can We Green Our Profession Now? Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Presented by the ACEC/MA Private Sector Committee and The Green Roundtable How are A/E/C professionals and their clients advancing green design? Learn from a multidisciplinary, experienced green project players Share lessons learned and hear what other practitioners are saying about what it takes to build green Apply your design problem-solving and collaboration skills in workshop discussions about the green design process and how it's different Tour one of the new LEED certified public spaces in Metro Boston Place: Two Arrow Street, Cambridge, MA (5 min. walk from Harvard Sq. T and public parking) Time: 7:30 am Continental Breakfast 8:00 am Program/Break Out Groups 11:00 am Building Tour - LEED certified conference center and American Repertory Theatre (tour optional) Speakers (tentative): Doug Kot LEED� AP, Moderator, The Green Roundtable Noah Maslan, Assistant Director of Real Estate, Urban Edge TBD, University of New Hampshire Chris Schaffner, PE, LEED� AP, Principal, The Green Engineer LLP Arlen Li, AIA, LEED� AP, Associate Principal, Payette Anthony Consigli, President, Consigli Construction Willa Kuh, Senior Associate, Sasaki Associates Who Should Attend? Design professionals, owners, public officials and community leaders interested in learning more about the emerging state-of-the-practice of commercial green design and construction. Will You Share Your Green Project Advice? ACEC/MA and The Green Roundtable are co-sponsoring this conference to encourage more knowledge sharing among professionals engaged in green building. Help us make this session more useful by participating in an on-line survey by May 15 url link will be inserted here. Results will be shared at the session and all responses are welcome even if you are not able to attend. Registration $90/ACEC/MA Members, $150/Non-ACEC/MA Members

Protecting Special Places: How to Help Your Community Plan; The Community Preservation Act - Strategies for Success

Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM Held at Oxford Community Center, 4 Maple Road -
The Community Preservation Act (CPA) is a powerful tool for historic
preservation, open space protection, affordable housing and
recreational opportunities. This workshop will discuss the benefits of the CPA and strategies for a successful CPA campaign, and provide information on a special initiative to help central Massachusetts towns pass the CPA. Presented by Kathy Roth, Associate Director, Community Preservation Coalition; sponsored by the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission, Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor, Inc. and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. Workshops are FREE and open to all. Local historical commissions,
planning boards, select boards, conservation commissions, municipal staff and landowners are particularly encouraged to attend. To come to a workshop, please RSVP at least two days in advance to Joanna Doherty, Blackstone Heritage Corridor (joanna_doherty@nps.gov or 401-762-0250) or
Bob Levite, Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor boblevite@hotmail.com or 508-831-1223 x244). Directions to workshops are available upon request.

Business Alliance for Local Living Economies national conference

Thursday, June 5, 2008 (All Day). The Sixth Annual BALLE Conference will celebrate pioneers of the local green economy – those who say, “My business is the most powerful way for me to express my values, serve my community, and make a contribution to a healthier natural environment.” Hundreds of business owners and entrepreneurs, BALLE network leaders, economic development professionals, and local government officials will gather on the campus of Boston University to discuss emerging opportunities to grow community wealth through strong locally-owned businesses. Hear exciting speakers Topics will include: Successful Local First Campaigns Profitable Green Business Solutions BALLE Models for Economic Development Financing Your Community Business BALLE and the Global Economy and so much more! Time to shine 2007 saw incredible growth in public awareness about the power of "local." Shortened supply chains, energy independence, and green collar jobs are proving essential to confronting climate change and creating a just economy for all. Discover how together, communities and independent businesses are learning to Grow Deep. The 2008 conference is set o be our largest yet. We have limited space and we're expecting to sell out the conference this year, so register early to ensure you don't miss this important event. Register online at www.livingeconomies.org

2008 MAPD Annual Conference

Thursday, June 5, 2008 (All Day). Please mark your calenders The 2008 MAPD Annual Conference will be held in Northampton on Thursday, June 5th and Friday, June 6th at the Clarion Hotel, 1 Atwood Drive, Northampton, Ma. A conference brochure will be posted on this webpage when the conference planning is completed.

2nd Annual MA Housing Institute

Thursday, June 12, 2008 (All Day). Building on the Massachusetts Housing Partnership�s successful launch of the first Massachusetts Housing Institute, of which APA MA-Chapter was a co-sponsor, a second institute is being planned for June 12, and June 13, 2008. The event will be co-sponsored by the MA-Chapter again and held at the Babson College Executive Conference Center. The two-day Institute is customized for Massachusetts communities and local officials and taught by affordable housing experts. Details about the Institute will be forthcoming. For more information please contact Connie Kruger, AICP, at MHP at 617 330 9955 x 281 or ckruger@mhp.net.

MA Housing Institute

Thursday, June 12, 2008 (All Day). This 2-day traiinng June 12 & 13 is for planners, local officials, housing committee, housing trust, and CPA members. The Housing Institute covers a wide range of topics form housing finance to design and density. The Second Annual Housing Institute will be held at Babson College, Wellsley. Cost $75--includes 2 days of training and meals. Contact Connie Kruger, ckruger@mhp.net, 617-330-9944 ext. 281 for more information or to register.

Sustainable Energy Summit

Friday, June 20, 2008 (All Day). COMMUNITY OWNED SUSTAINABLE ENERGY WORKS *** UMass Amherst Campus Center *** Fri-Sat, June 20-21 2008 This year's Sustainable Energy Summit will celebrate local ownership and local economics. You'll learn more about what makes community-owned sustainable energy work and what you can do to green your home, your work, and your community. One of our keynote presenters will be David Morris from the Institute for Local Self Reliance. He'll talk about the economic impact of local ownership on communities. Friday, June 20th 8:30 am to 5 pm day-long training programs 5:00 pm Conference begins with a plenary dinner 6:00 pm Co-op Power annual meeting 8:00 pm Awesome Local Live Music - Dance to salsa, soul and rock and roll on the beautiful 10th floor of the campus center Saturday, June 21st 8:30 to 5:00 Conference Watch the www.cooppower.coop website for more program information and registration. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for this important annual community-building event. Be a part of this multi-racial, multi-class network of communities across the Northeast.

2008 SNEAPA Conference

Thursday, September 4, 2008 (All Day). September 4-5, 2008
Rhode Island Convention Center
Providence, Rhode Island

CALL FOR PROPOSALS!!!! DUE MARCH 28th!

2008 SNEAPA Conference - Providence, RI

Friday, September 5, 2008 (All Day). Rhode Island Convention Center!

September 4-5, 2008

APA - Ma. Chapter 2nd Annual Golf Tournament

Monday, September 15, 2008 at 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM

The APA-Ma. Chapter will hold its 2nd Annual APA-Ma. Golf Tournament on Monday, September 15, 2008, 9 AM, at the Baypointe Country Club in Onset. Ma. Defending champions Steve Costello, Bob Mitchell, Don Schmidt, and Jay Szklut are looking forward to defending their crown against any and all comers in this fun event. All proceeds benefit the Massacusetts Chapter.

To get involved please contact Steve Costello at 781-762-1240 x 164; scostello@norwoodma.gov