Locals Win Preservation Awards, From The Springfield Republican, May 17, 2010

Our view: Building on Tsongas’ legacy, From The Salem News, May 12, 2010

For schooner preservationist, it’s quite an Adventure, From The Salem Gazette, May 06, 2010

Beverly resident receives Paul Tsongas Preservation Award, From the Beverly Citizen, May 04, 2010

Preservation work nets award for Schooner Adventure’s Martin Krugman, From the Cape Ann Beacon, April 30, 2010

People in Business: Bonnie Parsons nominated for Paul E. Tsongas Profile in Preservation Award, From The Springfield Republican, March 21, 2010

Great update on the Westfield Whip Manufacturing Company, a resource Circuit Rider Michele Barker has been working on since last summer.

Westfield to Fund Museum Study

By Ted LaBorde | The Springfield Republican | Online | May. 05, 2010

WESTFIELD – The city plans to use some of its Community Preservation Act funding to help preserve the last remaining whip factory here.

Carol A. Martin, owner of Westfield Whip Manufacturing Co., has been successful in gaining $70,000 from that account to help finance a feasibility study that will determine the merits of preserving the 360 Elm St. building as a living museum.

The City Council gave initial approval to the proposal last month and is scheduled to finalize the award when it meets Thursday night.

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To read Michele Barker’s E-newsletter article click here.