To the Editor:

A letter to the Marion Village Historic District Study Committee and District Supporters,

A sincere thank you to everyone who supported the Historic District bylaw and especially to all of you who attended Town Meeting and voted Yes for its enactment. The Study Committee dedicated over two years to creating a proposal sensitive to the needs of all Marion residents. I am so appreciative of their efforts. Our consultant, Eric Dray, provided invaluable insights and guidance throughout the process. The collegiality that developed amongst this team was quite remarkable and continues to reaffirm that something special almost came to pass.

Thank you as well to the many community members who eagerly wrote letters to the local press and to those of you who stepped up and spoke at Town Meeting. Each of you presented another facet of our rationale. Thank you too to Town staff, Donna, Lissa and Geoff, for helping us implement our public information efforts. Together we presented a solid, logical case for a historic district, a preservation planning tool with a proven track record of ensuring that history and architectural character continue to  play a role in a community’s vibrant and sustainable future. 

I thank you all for your best efforts. 

Meg Steinberg,

Chair, Marion Historical Commission