New Strategic Plan to guide WHALE’s second half-century
WHALE’s Board of Directors adopted an ambitious new strategic plan in April. The plan is intended to chart the organization’s course for the foreseeable future. It is WHALE’s first strategic plan since 2008, and it comes at a critical time for the organization. Today, as WHALE embarks on its next half-century, we envision New Bedford […]
Save the Date: Massachusetts Historic Preservation Conference, Friday, October 18, 2013
Join your colleagues from across the state at the 2013 Massachusetts Historic Preservation Conference, to be held in Lexington on Friday, October 18th. Read about the conference details and descriptions of twenty-two sessions and round tables at the conference website. Conference registration opens August 15th. The 2013 Massachusetts Historic Preservation Conference is organized by members […]
Save the Historic Tax Credit
One of the most important funding sources for historic preservation projects across the country, bar none, is threatened with elimination. The federal historic preservation tax credit, in place since 1976, has leveraged $106 billion in private investment to preserve 38,000 historic properties. It’s been an efficient and effective job creator and a powerful tool in […]
WHALE’s 23rd Annual International Wine Festival & Auction
To see a listing of our auction items click HERE This premiere event is presented by: Crush Fine Wine Boutique of New Bedford and Chancellor Fine Wines and Spirits of Fall River. Major sponsors are: Platinum Level – Rockett Real Estate Investments Gold Level – Robert S. Dorfman Company, Inc., HallKeen, Joseph Barry Co. LLC, mediumstudio, […]
WHALE INVITES NOMINATIONS FOR its 2013 PRESERVATION AWARDS
WHALE invites your nominations for our annual preservation achievement awards. Has a historic property in your neighborhood been beautifully restored in the last year? Do you know a person or an organization whose work has had a big impact on the quality of life in Greater New Bedford? Or who has taken on seemingly impossible […]
WHALE SEEKING PARTNER OR PURCHASER FOR ONE WASHINGTON SQUARE – Invites development proposals to rebuild the gateway house
After the fire that destroyed the Queen Anne style house that stood for more than 100 years at One Washington Square, WHALE purchased the vacant lot from the City. WHALE committed to building a replica of the house that had burned, as so many area residents encouraged WHALE to do. WHALE has a 4-unit residential […]
HISTORIC RELIGIOUS PROPERTIES WORKSHOP EXCEEDS ALL EXPECTATIONS
One hundred people gathered on Saturday, April 13, 2013 to learn about caring for historic churches and synagogues. “The workshop and our meetings with the Mayor and with religious and philanthropic leaders exceeded all our expectations,” reported Wendy Nicholas of WHALE. “There is great interest across the board in helping New Bedford’s churches and synagogues […]
BILL BURNS JOINS WHALE’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
William A. Burns, a New Bedford native and Chief of Staff for former Mayor Scott W. Lang, has been elected to WHALE’s Board of Directors. Bill brings to WHALE a deep love for his native city, a passion for the city’s history and architecture, and strong connections throughout the city and the Commonwealth. Prior to […]
Antiques Appraisal Day to benefit the New Bedford Education Foundation
The New Bedford Educational Foundation invites WHALE members to an Antiques Appraisal Day at the Wamsutta Club on Saturday, May 4th. Skinner & Co. antiques experts will be on hand to evaluate items such as porcelain, pottery, silver, dolls and other toys, paintings, furniture and rugs. For more information, go to www.newbedfordfoundation.org. Reservations are required, […]
Save the Date for Preserving Religious Properties!
On Saturday, April 13th, WHALE and our partners are sponsoring a daylong program, Preserving Religious Properties: A Practical Workshop for Caretakers of Older and Historic Churches and Synagogues. The workshop will feature training on fundraising for repair and restoration of religious buildings and on conducting building assessments, prioritizing repairs, and making buildings more energy efficient. […]
