More News News Archive	Join UsContact UsSite MapHome Nominate to Seven to Save June 25, 2010 Know of an endangered or at-risk historic building or structure in New Hampshire? Nominate it to our 2010 Seven to Save program. read more... Preservation Achievement Awards May 19, 2010 This past month, nine projects across the Granite State were recognized by the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance for outstanding achievement in preservation at its annual announcement ceremony in Concord.  read more... Portsmouth Granted Preserve America Status June 15, 2010 First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama has signed and sent designation letters to Portsmouth, New Hampshire and 28 other new Preserve America Communities, bringing the total nationwide to 843. The Preservation Alliance is pleased that Portsmouth now enjoys this status, along with Keene and Hooksett. read more... LCHIP Cut June 10, 2010 After being taken off the table by budget negotiators earlier in the legislative session, state budget negotiators agreed to a budget that includes a $1.5 million reduction in LCHIP for FY10 on top of last year's vote to divert half of LCHIP's revenues to state's general fund in fiscal year 2011, which begins July 1. read more... America's State Parks Makes Endangered List May 19, 2010 The National Trust for Historic Preservation included America's State Parks & State-Owned Historic Sites on their annual list of 11 Most Endangered. State parks in New Hampshire are making progress to overcome enormous challenges. read more... Good for the Earth and Old Buildings April 22, 2010 Celebrate Earth Day everyday as caretakers and investors in old buildings, villages and downtowns. read more... Stewardship On-going at Dimond Hill Farm April 14, 2010 Dimond Hill Farm in Concord is getting new standing seam metal roofs on three of its buildings as part of its on-going stewardship and active use. Iron Horse Roofing of Croydon is conducting the work.  read more... Steve Taylor Wins Service Award April 6, 2010 On April 6, The University of New Hampshire Alumni Association presented its most prestigious award for extraordinary achievement and distinguished service to the state, the nation, and the world, to Stephen H. Taylor '62 read more... Important LCHIP Updates March 24, 2010 On March 24, the N.H. House tabled the House Finance Committee recommendation that the House pass a spending reduction bill that includes removing much of what remains in New Hampshire's Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP). read more... Old House Owners and Enthusiasts Gather For Preservation Advice March 22, 2010 Presenters saw positive trends in investment in older homes and commitment to traditional arts read more... New Group Hopes to Restore Ski Jump March 17, 2010 From Preservation Magazine Online: This month volunteers came together to put a historic New Hampshire ski jump back in action. The newly formed Gunstock Mountain Historic Preservation Society hopes to raise about $500,000 to repair the 1930s structure. read more... SB 59 passes House March 1, 2010 The New Hampshire Legislature's 2010 session is in full swing and there is good news for encouraging old school renovation  read more... Nominations Sought for New Hampshire Preservation Awards February 5, 2010 To honor outstanding work in its field, the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance is seeking nominations for its annual Preservation Achievement Awards. The awards recognize individuals, organizations, or businesses in the categories of restoration and stewardship, rehabilitation and adaptive use, compatible new construction, public policy, and educational and planning initiatives. The deadline for submissions is March 12, 2010. read more... Secretary's Standards Workshop March 5, 2010 This day-long workshop for architects, engineers, builders, and project managers familiarized attendees with the federal standards for historic preservation and how to better understand the review process and successfully implement the standards. read more... Preservation Alliance Chair, 2007-9, Wins Major Award January 15, 2010 John Merkle, AIA, who recently completed outstanding service as chair of the Preservation Alliance, was honored by his peers on January 15th with the at the American Institute of Architects' Clinton Sheerr Award for Excellence in New Hampshire Architecture.  read more...