EN ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Unit.
Agency history record.
The Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Unit was
established in 1978, as a result of St 1977, c 947, s 1-5 (An
Act Further Regulating Environmental Approval for Certain
Projects). This legislation amended chapter 30 of the General
Laws by striking out section 62 as it had been amended by
section 2 of chapter 257 of the acts of 1974 and inserting in
its place sections 62 and 62A-62H. Section 61 of chapter 30 of
the General Laws, which was inserted as a result of St 1972, c
781, s 2, provides for MEPA review.
The MEPA Unit, administered under the authority of the
secretary of environmental affairs, functions as an agency of
review in actions within the state that may have an impact on
the environment. In this capacity, the MEPA Unit makes
recommendations to the secretary of environmental affairs
regarding action to be taken to protect the environment, based
on review and evaluation of environmental notification forms
and environmental impact reports filed by agencies, groups,
and individuals (referred to by the MEPA Unit as proponents)
within the Commonwealth. As part of a public agency designed
to monitor and protect the environment from actions, both
public and private, that may damage it, the MEPA Unit makes
available to the public notice of all projects under review
through the bi-monthly publication, the Environmental Monitor.
The MEPA Unit and other agencies of the Executive Office of
Environmental Affairs use the chapter 30, section 61
definition of damage to the environment: "any destruction,
damage or impairment, actual or probable, to any of the
natural resources of the commonwealth...[which] shall include
but not be limited to air pollution, water pollution, improper
sewage disposal, pesticide pollution, excessive noise,
improper operation of dumping grounds, impairment and
eutrophication of rivers, streams, flood plains, lakes, ponds,
or other surface or subsurface water sources; destruction of
seashores, dunes, marine resources, underwater archeological
resources [as inserted by St 1973, c 989, s 4, approved
November 2, 1973], wetlands, open space, natural areas, parks,
or historical districts or sites."
Prior to the 1977 legislation, which took effect February
15, 1978, the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act was
carefully modeled after national environmental impact
legislation. Under this structure, each state agency was
essentially responsible for the review of its own activities,
whether conducted by it or by private entities under review by
that agency. The 1978 revision centralized the review power
under the secretary of environmental affairs, but left
ultimate responsibility for evaluating the environmental
impact to the agencies. This means that the power to grant or
to deny permits or to proceed with or to terminate projects is
retained by each agency, but that the decision to require
environmental impact reports and the scoping determinations
and decisions on the adequacy of the draft or final report are
made by the secretary or his own review staff, which is the
MEPA Unit.
MEPA jurisdiction for private projects is limited to that
of necessary Commonwealth permits. But permit jurisdiction
limits do not apply to state agency projects, to state-funded
projects, or to projects undertaken on state- owned land or
land acquired from the state. For these actions, there is
full MEPA jurisdiction and the MEPA Unit may issue a scope on
any aspect of the project. Regulations and instructions for
filing and publication of environmental notification forms and
environmental impact reports are made available by the Office
of the Secretary of State and are known as the Massachusetts
Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) and the Areas of Critical
Environmental Concern (ACEC) Regulations, or as 301 CMR
11.00-12.00. These regulations explain the MEPA review
process and its timetables.
I. Massachusetts. MEPA Unit.
035: EN1.02
ID: MASVAH0010-A
Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Unit.
Environmental impact study files, 1972-
170 cu. ft.
Arranged by case number.
Summary: As the agency responsible for monitoring actions
such as construction and site alteration projects within the
Commonwealth that may have environmental impact, the
Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Unit makes
recommendations to the secretary of environmental affairs
regarding actions to protect the environment. These study
files were created to review and evaluate proposed actions.
They document the necessity of further review and provide
proponents and the public with information about proposed
projects that warrant further consideration or alteration
before project approval. Each project file contains an
environmental notification form describing the site and
proposed project with Executive Office of Environmental
Affairs designated case number; interagency and proponent
correspondence; related-agency staff evaluations; a list of
all names and telephone numbers of interested parties in the
case; and project approval or disapproval with notification of
need for environmental impact report. Some files also contain
site maps, site elevations, clippings of notification of
environmental notification form filings from local newspapers.
Indexes: Card files by (a) name of municipality (b) file
number (c) subject/ proponent.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0010-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Environmental
Policy Act Unit.
Location: Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Unit. 100
Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02202.
1. Environmental impact analysis--Massachusetts. 2.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 3. State
government records. 4. Environmental impact statements. 5.
Project files. 6. Appraised. 7. Scheduled.
035: (M-Ar)676
035: EN1.02
ID: MASV89-A14
Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Unit.
Final environmental impact reports, 1980-
82 cu. ft.
Summary: As the agency responsible for monitoring actions
such as construction and site alteration projects within the
Commonwealth that may have environmental impact, the
Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Unit makes
recommendations to the secretary of environmental affairs that
may require the filing by the proponent state agency, private
group, or private individual of a draft environmental impact
report. If, as a result of recommendations made in the draft
report, further consideration and/or plan alterations are
required, a final environmental impact report is created by
the proponent. Following the format outlined in 301 CMR
11.07, it must contain title page, table of contents, project
description, proposed alterations to the environment,
description of existing environment, analysis of effects of
alteration, mitigation measures, appendices, and additional
project requirements. About thirty percent of all cases
require a final report.
Indexes: Card files by (a) name of municipality (b) file
number (c) subject/ proponent.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0010-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Environmental
Policy Act Unit.
Location: Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Unit. 100
Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02202.
1. Environmental impact analysis--Massachusetts. 2.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 3. State
government records. 4. Environmental impact statements. 5.
Appraised. 6. Scheduled.
035: (M-Ar)677
035: EN1.02
ID: MASV89-A29
Massachusetts. Division of Waterways.
Agency history record.
In 1916 the Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners and the
Directors of the Port of Boston were abolished and
responsibility for the general care and supervision of the
harbors, flats, tidewaters, including Boston Harbor, and the
rivers and great ponds of Massachusetts was transferred to the
Commission on Waterways and Public Lands (St 1916, c 288).
With the reorganization of government agencies in 1919,
however, the commission was abolished and its duties
transferred to the Division of Waterways and Public Lands
under the Department of Public Works (St 1919, c 350, ss
111-116).
In 1927 the division was absorbed along with the Division
of Highways into the main body of the Department of Public
Works (St 1927, c 297). However, it was reestablished as the
Division of Waterways in 1938 (St 1938, c 407). Authority
over Boston Harbor was transferred to the Port of Boston
Authority in 1945 (St 1945, c 619).
Like its predecessor agencies, the division had as its
primary responsibility to insure that the harbors and channels
were fully navigable, and to otherwise improve, protect, and
develop these areas.
To protect and maintain navigability, the division was
authorized to license and oversee all construction in
tidewaters and to license dredging or filling of harbors and
flats within the line of riparian. In addition, it oversaw
work beyond the line of riparian licensed by the legislature.
In 1922 its licensing authority was extended to the
Connecticut, Westfield, and Merrimack Rivers (St 1922, c 262).
As part of the licensing function it oversaw license plans and
inspected work done under license. It also calculated
displaced tidewater and determined method of compensation by
payment of tidewater assessment fees or otherwise. It was
directed to keep a record of all licenses granted and to
insure that selectmen in towns where licensed work was to take
place were notified.
To maintain navigability, the division was authorized to
remove debris and obstructions, including wrecked, sunken, or
abandoned vessels and to supervise the transportation and
dumping of dredged materials.
To improve, develop, and protect the waterways, it was
authorized to undertake construction and reconstruction
projects; enter into contracts and agreements; initiate the
taking of land for these projects; lease piers, wharves, and
terminal facilities belonging to the Commonwealth for
individual and commercial use; and remove obstructions and
repair, reroute, and construct dams to protect against
flooding in rivers and streams (St 1939, c 513).
Furthermore, the division could make recommendations for
changing or establishing harbor lines.
To carry out these functions and activities, the division
employed engineers to make surveys of harbors and rivers, to
inspect licensed work and oversee contracts, and to make
specifications and plans for contracts.
The division assumed the duties of the Division of Public
Beaches in 1958 (St 1958, c 640) but in 1968 those duties were
transferred to the Division of Forests and Parks in the
Department of Natural Resources (St 1968, c 501).
Although the Department of Public Works itself was put
under the Executive Office of Transportation and Construction
by the reorganization act of 1969 (St 1969, c 704, c 19), the
functions and organization of the Division of Waterways
remained relatively constant until 1974, when the division was
transferred from the Department of Public Works to the
Department of Environmental Quality Engineering under the
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs (St 1974, c 06, s
8). A decade later the division was again transferred, this
time to the Department of Environmental Management, but while
it retained its responsibilities for construction and
development, its licensing and regulatory functions remained
with the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering (St
1983, c 289, s 61; c 589, s 16).
1. Administering waterways. 2. Developing. 3. Protecting.
4. Licensing. I. Massachusetts. Commission on Waterways and
Public Lands. II. Massachusetts. Division of Waterways and
Public Lands. III. Massachusetts. Dept. of Environmental
Management. Division of Waterways. IV. Massachusetts. Dept. of
Environmental Quality Engineering. Division of Waterways. V.
Massachusetts. Dept. of Public Works. Division of Waterways.
VI. Massachusetts. Dept. of Public Works. Division of
Waterways and Public Lands.
035: EN3.02
ID: MASVAH0007-A
Massachusetts. Division of Waterways.
Permits, 1888-1941.
2.67 cubic ft. (2 record center cartons and 1 doc. box)
Arranged chronologically by date permit granted; after 1919
permits are also numbered.
Summary: As part of their function to care for and
supervise the harbors and lands of Massachusetts, the Division
of Waterways of the Dept. of Public Works and its predecessors
in this function (the Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners,
to 1916, the Commission on Waterways and Public Lands, 1916-
1919, the Division of Waterways and Public Lands of the Dept.
of Public Works, 1919-1927, and the Dept. of Public Works as a
whole, 1927-1938) issued these permits in response to
petitions filed for activities not requiring a full license,
such as dredging, dumping materials, taking gravel or sand
from beaches, and building fish piers. Permit books are bound
record copies as required by St 1872, c 236. A record of
permits is also printed in agency annual reports after 1898.
Permits after 1941 can be found in: Massachusetts. Division
of Wetlands and Waterways. Waterways licenses ((M-Ar)1157).
Indexes: Internal for some volumes.
Finding aids: Container list.
Permits for 1888-1919 called: Miscellaneous permits.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0005-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor and Land
Commissioners.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0012-A describes the
history and functions of the Dept. of Public Works.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0007-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Waterways.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Coasts--Massachusetts. 2. Dredging--Massachusetts. 3.
Harbors-- Massachusetts--Design and construction. 4. Tidal
flats--Massachusetts. 5. Waterways--Massachusetts. 6.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 7. State
government records. 8. Permits. 9. Administering waterways
permits. 10. Appraised. I. Board of Harbor and Land
Commissioners of Massachusetts. II. Massachusetts. Commission
on Waterways and Public Lands. III. Massachusetts. Dept. of
Public Works. IV. Massachusetts. Division of Waterways and
Public Lands. V. Title: Miscellaneous permits.
035: (M-Ar)419X
035: EN3.02
ID: MASV89-A51
Massachusetts. Division of Waterways.
Minute books, 1879-1974.
12.5 cubic ft. (64 v. in 10 record center cartons)
Arranged chronologically by date of meeting; some
chronologically in reverse order within year after 1943.
Summary: As part of their function to maintain and
supervise the harbors and lands of Massachusetts, the Division
of Waterways of the Dept. of Public Works and its predecessors
in this function (the Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners,
to 1916, the Commission on Waterways and Public Lands, 1916-
1919, the Division of Waterways and Public Lands of the Dept.
of Public Works, 1919-1927, and the Dept. of Public Works as a
whole, 1927-1938) were required to account for their
activities and expenditures. Minute books of weekly meetings
document measures taken by commissioners to protect harbors
and tidewaters and to insure the navigability of harbors. In
particular, they document actions taken by commissioners in
respect to license requests from those seeking permission to
build structures in lands adjacent to the water or to solid
fill or dredge in tidewaters and harbors. Minutes relate to
the following: receipt of petitions; hearings on petitions;
investigative reports of engineers; final votes of
commissioners and granting of licenses; fees charged for
displaced tidewater; and contracts awarded for projects
undertaken by the various agencies. Minutes are
cross-referenced to license numbers after 1919. They also
contain information about revenues and expenditures.
In this series, docket books were retained for 1967-1972
rather than minute books because they contain ms. annotations
and are generally more complete. In other respects they are
duplicate copies of minutes.
Finding aids: Container list.
Minute books for 1939-1942 and 1947-1965 are missing.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0005-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor and Land
Commissioners.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0012-A describes the
history and functions of the Dept. of Public Works.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0007-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Waterways.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Dredging--Massachusetts. 2.
Harbors--Massachusetts--Design and construction. 3. Tidal
flats--Massachusetts. 4. Waterways--Massachusetts. 5.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 6.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 7. State
government records. 8. Minutes. 9. Administering waterways.
10. Licensing waterways construction. I. Board of Harbor and
Land Commissioners of Massachusetts. II. Massachusetts.
Commission on Waterways and Public Lands. III. Massachusetts.
Dept. of Public Works. IV. Massachusetts. Division of
Waterways and Public Lands. V. Title: Docket books.
035: (M-Ar)633
035: EN3.02
ID: MASV89-A52
Massachusetts. Division of Waterways and Public Lands.
Docket books of decisions of licensing hearings, 1875-1927.
3.75 cubic ft. (3 record center cartons)
Arranged numerically by docket, thereunder by petitioner,
and then chronologically by date of hearing.
Summary: As part of their function to oversee, protect, and
develop the waterways of Massachusetts, the Division of
Waterways and Public Lands of the Dept. of Public Works and
its predecessors in this function (the Board of Harbor
Commissioners, to 1879, the Board of Harbor and Land
Commissioners, 1879-1916, the Directors of the Port of Boston,
1911-1916, and the Commission on Waterways and Public Lands,
1916-1919), issued licenses for changes or improvements to
waterways, including harbors and tidewaters. Docket books
contain abstracts of decisions made at hearings to grant
licenses and serve as an index by case number to:
Massachusetts. Division of Waterways. Minute books, 1879-1974
((M-Ar)633)
Indexes: Alphabetical by petitioner in each volume.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0005-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor and Land
Commissioners.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0004-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0006-A describes the
history and functions of the Directors of the Port of Boston.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0007-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Waterways, an agency
successor to the Division of Waterways and Public Lands and
the Commission on Waterways and Public Lands.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Harbors--Massachusetts--Design and construction. 2.
Tidal flats-- Massachusetts. 3. Waterways--Massachusetts. 4.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 5. State
government records. 6. Dockets. 7. Licensing waterways
construction. I. Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners of
Massachusetts. II. Massachusetts. Board of Harbor
Commissioners. III. Massachusetts. Commission on Waterways and
Public Lands. IV. Massachusetts. Directors of the Port of
Boston.
035: (M-Ar)634X
035: EN3.02
ID: MASV89-A53
Massachusetts. Division of Waterways.
Engineer reports concerning examinations of license
projects, 1867-1950.
2.85 cubic ft. (2 record center cartons and 1 doc. box)
Engineer reports are not a continuous series but are
divided into segments covering the years 1867-1878, 1892-1910,
1914, and 1936-1950; arrangement varies. Reports for 1867-1878
arranged chronologically. Reports for 1892-1910 arranged by
license number. Separate file of reports for 1907-1910 and
reports for 1914, 1936, 1940-1941, and 1950 arranged
chronologically in reverse order.
Summary: As part of their function to oversee, protect, and
develop the waterways of Massachusetts, the Division of
Waterways of the Dept. of Public Works and its predecessors in
this function (the Board of Harbor Commissioners, to 1879, the
Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners, 1879-1916, and the
Dept. of Public Works as a whole, 1927-1938), employed
engineers to review license and permit proposals, examine work
completed under licenses, determine volume of displaced
tidewater for which compensation was required, make other
investigations as authorized, and submit reports such as these
on their findings. The reports contain information relating
to the construction of structures in tidewaters and the
dredging and filling of harbors such as volume of displaced
tidewater or dredged material, number of piles driven,
removed, or replaced, length of seawall or bulkhead, and area
covered by solid filling.
Content of reports varies: those for 1867-1878 are original
copies sent to commissioners and relate to the examination of
license plans and other investigations authorized by the
commissioners; reports for 1892-1910 relate mainly to work
completed under licenses; a separate file for 1907-1910
contains carbon copies of reports concerning plans for
licenses; reports for 1914 are carbon copies (perhaps the
engineers' own) that relate to examinations of license plans,
of permits granted by town selectmen, and other investigations
authorized by the commissioners; reports for 1936, 1940-1941,
and 1950 are carbon copies that relate mainly to license
proposals and are accompanied by copies of letters of
permission drafted by engineers for the commissioners to sign.
Some reports are accompanied by maps and other supporting
documentation.
Indexes: Internal for 1907-1910, 1914, 1936, 1940, and 1941
only.
Finding aids: Folder list.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0005-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor and Land
Commissioners.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0004-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0012-A describes the
history and functions of the Dept. of Public Works.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0007-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Waterways.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Dredging--Massachusetts. 2.
Harbors--Massachusetts--Design and Construction. 3. Tidal
flats--Massachusetts. 4. Waterways--Massachusetts. 5.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 6. State
government records. 7. Project files. 8. Reports. 9. Technical
reports. 10. Investigating waterways construction. 11.
Licensing waterways construction. 12. Appraised. I. Board of
Harbor and Land Commissioners of Massachusetts. II.
Massachusetts. Board of Harbor Commissioners. III.
Massachusetts. Dept. of Public Works.
035: (M-Ar)653X
035: EN3.02
ID: MASV89-A54
Massachusetts. Division of Waterways.
Photographs of harbor and river projects, 1921-1941.
0.24 cubic ft. (ca. 1050 photographs in 4 boxes) 0.3 cubic
ft. (ca. 800 photographs : photonegative in 5 boxes)
Arranged by locality.
Summary: As part of their function to protect and develop
Massachusetts waterways and tidelands, the Division of
Waterways of the Dept. of Public Works and its predecessors in
this function, the Dept. of Public Works as a whole,
1927-1938, and before that the department's Division of
Waterways and Public Lands, took photographs that enabled them
to make decisions concerning waterfront construction projects
and proposed improvements or repairs. Photographs and
negatives of photographs are mainly of harbors, rivers,
shorelines, and filled-in tidal lands in the Greater Boston
area. They show the existing conditions of waterfront
structures such as piers, jetties, and docks (some requiring
improvements or repairs); the existing condition of
shorelines, tidelands, and rivers; areas under consideration
for development; sunken vessels requiring removal; and
launches. Included among others are photographs of Logan
Airport, Fort Point Channel, Reserved Channel, Charles River,
Market Terminal, Commercial Point (Dorchester), Nantasket,
Commonwealth Lands (South Boston), and Cape Cod.
Finding aids: Container list.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0007-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Waterways.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Coasts--Massachusetts--Photographs. 2.
Harbors--Massachusetts--Boston-- Photographs. 3.
Harbors--Massachusetts--Design and construction--Photographs.
4. Marine terminals--Massachusetts--Photographs. 5.
Shipwrecks--Massachusetts-- Photographs. 6.
Waterways--Massachusetts--Photographs. 7. Massachusetts--
Politics and government--1865-1950. 8. Cape Cod
(Mass.)--Description and travel- -Views. 9. Massachusetts
Bay--Description and travel--Views. 10. State government
records. 11. Negatives. 12. Photographic prints. 13.
Monitoring waterfront construction.
035: (M-Ar)756X
035: EN3.02
ID: MASV89-A67
Massachusetts. Division of Waterways.
Maps and plans, 1774-1971 (bulk 1880-1920).
ca. 600 items.
Summary: As part of their function to oversee, protect, and
develop the waterways of Massachusetts, the Division of
Waterways of the Dept. of Public Works and its predecessors in
this function (the Board of Harbor Commissioners, to 1879, the
Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners, 1879-1911, the
Commission on Waterways and Public Lands, 1916-1919, the
Division of Waterways and Public Lands of the Dept. of Public
Works, 1919-1927, and the Dept. of Public Works as a whole,
1927-1938), gathered, created, and maintained maps and plans.
Series includes those filed in accordance with MGLA c 91,
regulating structures and activities within tidelands and
waterways, as well those created or gathered in support of
development and improvement projects.
Included are topographical maps, survey maps, senatorial
district maps, and detailed construction plans, of varying
size and medium, including printed, hand drawn, traced, and
blueprint. Topics include harbor lines; soundings in harbors,
rivers, and ponds; proposed dredging for channels; town and
state boundaries and location of boundary markers; plans for
terminal facilities (some including railroad yards); and dry
docks, wharves, and bridges. Information may include
authorizing legislation, license or permit no. assigned by
Waterways officials, title, cartographer, date, and locality.
Finding aids: Map list by Archives no., with Waterways no.,
description and date, size, comments, and detailed vault
location.
Finding aids: Provencal, Jill E. Compilation of waterways
archival maps at Massachusetts Archives. Boston, Mass. : Dept.
of Environmental Protection, Waterways Regulation Program,
1991. Includes box no., date, and description; with in
alphabetical by locality. Appendix is transcript of map list
above, with index alphabetical by locality.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0005-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor and Land
Commissioners.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0004-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0007-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Waterways.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0012-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Highway Dept., an
agency successor to the Dept. of Public Works.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Harbors--Massachusetts--Maps. 2. Tidal
flats--Massachusetts--Maps. 3.
@Waterways--Massachusetts--Maps. 4. Massachusetts--Politics
and government-- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775. 5.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1775- 1865. 6.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 7.
Massachusetts-- Politics and government--1951- 8.
Massachusetts--Maps. 9. Massachusetts--Maps-- To 1800. 10.
State government records. 11. Construction drawings. 12. Maps.
13. Navigation charts. 14. Regulating waterways construction.
I. Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners of Massachusetts.
II. Massachusetts. Board of Harbor Commissioners. III.
Massachusetts. Commission on Waterways and Public Lands. IV.
Massachusetts. Dept. of Public Works. V. Massachusetts.
Division of Waterways and Public Lands.
035: (M-Ar)1165X
035: EN3.02
ID: MASV90-A269
Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners of Massachusetts.
Agency history record.
The Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners, established in
1879, combined the duties and responsibilities of the Board of
Harbor Commissioners and the Board of Land Commissioners (St
1879, c 263). Three commissioners were appointed by the
governor and his council. They were required to keep a record
of their activities and expenses and to submit an annual
report in January of each year.
Responsible for the general care and supervision of the
harbors and tidewaters, the board had as its primary function
to insure that the channels were fully navigable and to
otherwise protect, improve, and develop these areas.
To carry out this function, the board was authorized to
license and oversee all plans and petitions relating to the
building of bridges, wharves, piers, or dams over tidewaters,
the filling of any flats, the driving of piles, or dredging in
harbors. They determined and collected tidewater assessment
fees for water displaced by licensed construction. They were
also empowered to prevent and remove unauthorized structures
or other encroachments. Engineers and assistants employed by
the board made surveys, investigated license proposals,
completed work, and reported back to the board.
In 1888 the board gained jurisdiction over the "great
ponds" (i.e., those over ten acres) belonging to the
Commonwealth (St 1888, c 318). These powers were broadened in
1904 when they were authorized to sell and convey or lease the
islands in the great ponds with the approval of the governor
and his council (St 1904, c 379).
In 1901, when the Topographical Survey Commission was
abolished (St 1901, c 469), the board assumed its powers and
took over work being done on the Town Boundary Survey, which
was not completed until 1914.
In 1909 it was empowered to undertake projects for the
improvement, development, maintenance, and protection of
rivers, harbors, tidewaters, and shorelines (St 1909, c 481).
In 1911 its responsibilities in respect to Boston Harbor
were transferred to the Directors of the Port of Boston, who
were also charged with developing the Port of Boston (St 1911,
c 748).
In 1916 both the Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners and
the Directors of the Port of Boston were abolished and their
powers and duties were assumed by the Commission on Waterways
and Public Lands (St 1916, c 288).
I. Massachusetts. Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners.
035: EN3.03
ID: MASVAH0005-A
Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners of Massachusetts.
Petitions for licenses, 1866-1906.
3.5 cubic ft. (10 doc. boxes)
Arranged chronologically by date petition was received.
Petitions for 1879- 1887 arranged chronologically in reverse
order.
Summary: As part of its licensing function, the Board of
Harbor and Land Commissioners and its predecessor in this
function, the Board of Harbor Commissioners (1866-1879),
received petitions from persons requesting permission to build
structures in lands adjacent to the water or to solid fill or
dredge in tidewaters and harbors. Petitions approved by
commissioners resulted in permits and licenses and are
recorded in annual reports and minutes. Petitions contain
information about the petitioner, and a description of the
project. Some are accompanied by detailed plans, maps, and
other related documentation.
Petitions after 1906 can be found in: Massachusetts.
Division of Wetlands and Waterways. Waterways licenses
((M-Ar)1157)
Finding aids: Container list.
Petitions missing for 1884, 1887-1893, 1904; there are very
few petitions for 1872-1878 and 1882-1887.
Petitions for 1879-1887 glued into two letterbooks (box 10)
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0005-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor and Land
Commissioners.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0004-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Dredging--Massachusetts. 2.
Harbors--Massachusetts--Design and construction. 3. Tidal
flats--Massachusetts. 4. Waterways--Massachusetts. 5.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 6. State
government records. 7. Petitions. 8. Administering waterways.
9. Licensing waterways construction. 10. Appraised. I.
Massachusetts. Board of Harbor Commissioners.
035: (M-Ar)641X
035: EN3.03
ID: MASV89-A41
Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners of Massachusetts.
Descriptions of stations, 1915?
1.25 cu. ft. (10 v. in 1 record center carton)
Arranged alphabetically by station name.
Summary: To establish accurate Massachusetts town
boundaries, and eventually interstate boundaries as well,
beginning in 1885 the Topographical Survey Commission in
conjunction with the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (but
replaced in this function in 1901 by the Board of Harbor and
Land Commissioners) sent out field teams to establish and
describe triangulation stations and to set monuments
designating boundary lines. These volumes, a complete listing
of the stations established during the field work, are based
on field notebooks of the survey teams. A narrative
description is given including detailed instructions on how to
reach the station as well as specifics on the monument marking
the spot. Some drawings and postcards of monuments are
included for identification purposes. One volume is an
alphabetical list of station descriptions for stations
established during the Borden Survey of the 1830s.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0005-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor and Land
Commissioners.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0009-A describes the
history and functions of the Topographical Survey Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Boundary stones--Massachusetts. 2.
Triangulation--Massachusetts. 3. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 4. Massachusetts-- Boundaries. 5.
Massachusetts--Surveys. 6. State government records. 7. Land
surveys. 8. Lists. I. Massachusetts. Topographical Survey
Commission. II. U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey.
035: (M-Ar)649X
035: EN3.03
ID: MASV89-A22
Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners of Massachusetts.
Subject files, 1830-1912.
6.25 cubic ft. (5 record center cartons)
Summary: Subject files contain background information and
studies relating to the function of the Board of Harbor and
Land Commissioners and its predecessor, 1866-1879, the Board
of Harbor Commissioners, to care for, supervise, and develop
the waterways of Massachusetts. Included are document packets
containing maps, memos, correspondence, and clippings that
relate to specific improvements or license projects; records
relating to payment of tidewater assessment fees on licenses;
drafts of legislation; also agreements, contracts, deeds,
licenses, petitions, and specifications.
Series consists of miscellaneous documents brought together
during processing; some predate holding agencies.
Finding aids: Folder list.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0005-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor and Land
Commissioners.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0004-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Harbors--Massachusetts--Design and construction. 2.
Waterways-- Massachusetts. 3. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1775-1865. 4. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 5. State government records. 6.
Agreements. 7. Contracts. 8. Correspondence. 9. Subject files.
10. Licenses. 11. Petitions. 12. Specifications. 13.
Administering waterways. 14. Administering wetlands. I.
Massachusetts. Board of Harbor Commissioners.
035: (M-Ar)659X
035: EN3.03
ID: MASV89-A35
Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners of Massachusetts.
Photographs of marine construction, 1907-1910.
19 photographs ; 20 x 25 cm. (1 file folder in partial box)
Summary: As part of its function to protect and develop
Massachusetts waterways and public lands, the Board of Harbor
and Land Commissioners was responsible for licensing and
oversight of construction in these areas. These photographs
accompanied a report sent to the board comparing the use of
concrete and granite as building materials for construction of
a dry dock. Subjects include the breakwater at Sandy Bay on
Cape Ann and a pier at the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Photographs removed from: Massachusetts. Division of
Waterways. Computations and calculations for contract
specifications, Dry dock folder ((M-Ar)656X)
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0005-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor and Land
Commissioners.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Harbors--Massachusetts--Design and
construction--Photographs. 2. Marine
terminals--Massachusetts--Design and
construction--Photographs. 3. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 4. State government records. 5.
Photographic prints. 6. Monitoring waterfront construction.
035: (M-Ar)662X
035: EN3.03
ID: MASV89-A36
Massachusetts. Commissioners on Public Lands.
Agency history record.
The creation of the Commissioners on Public Lands under
chapter 85 of the acts of 1861 consolidated the powers and
duties of the Commissioners on the Back Bay and the office of
land agent. However, after only two years responsibility was
again divided, with the appointment of a commission of three
to devise a system for the care and preservation of the
Commonwealth harbors and the use of the flats (Resolves 1862,
c 88). The commission reported on the condition of the flats
between South Boston and the Channel and suggested plans for
their improvement. Presumably acting on the report of this
commission, in 1866 the legislature established a separate
Board of Harbor Commissioners (St 1866, c 149).
With the creation of these other agencies, the powers and
duties of the Commissioners on Public Lands were generally
limited to oversight and development of Back Bay lands in
Boston.
The Commissioners on Public Lands were abolished in 1877
and succeeded by the Board of Land Commissioners (St 1877, c
213).
035: EN3.04
ID: MASVAH0003-A
Massachusetts. Commissioners on Public Lands.
Minute books, 1855-1871.
5 v. (partial record center carton)
Arranged chronologically by date of meeting.
Summary: As part of their function to oversee Boston Harbor
and Back Bay lands, the Commissioners on Public Lands (and
their predecessors in this function until 1861, the
Commissioners on the Back Bay) kept minute books to record
their activities and expenditures. Minutes of their weekly
meetings document actions taken to fill and develop the Back
Bay, including gaining rights and title to the area, selling
and leasing the lands once filled, and laying streets and
sewers.
Vol. 1, presumably containing minutes of the Commissioners
on Boston Harbor and the Back Bay, 1852-1855, is missing.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0003-A describes the
history and functions of the Commissioners on Public Lands.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0002-A describes the
history and functions of the Commissioners on the Back Bay.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. City planning--Massachusetts--Boston. 2. Tidal
flats--Massachusetts-- Boston. 3. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1775-1865. 4. Massachusetts-- Politics and
government--1865-1950. 5. Back Bay (Boston, Mass.) 6. State
government records. 7. Minutes. 8. Administering waterways. 9.
Developing. I. Massachusetts. Commissioners on Boston Harbor
and the Back Bay. II. Massachusetts. Commissioners on the Back
Bay.
035: (M-Ar)638X
035: EN3.04
ID: MASV89-A13
Massachusetts. Commissioners on Public Lands.
Mill Dam account financial records, 1863-1874.
0.67 cubic ft. (6 v. in 1 doc. box and 2 phase boxes)
Summary: In 1863 the Commissioners on Public Lands assumed
full responsibility for the maintenance and care of the Mill
Dam (now Beacon Street) and the roads and bridges connecting
to it. These roads constituted more than nine miles of roads
in Boston, Brookline, Watertown, and Brighton stretching over
the Back Bay area that was filled in over the course of the
19th century. At this time the commissioners also assumed the
right to collect tolls that were put into a Mill Dam account
and used to fund repairs and improvements and to build up a
reserve of funds to be distributed to the municipalities in
which the roads were situated when responsibility for the
roads was transferred to them. The commissioners kept these
records of Mill Dam account revenues and expenditures.
Financial records include: two cash books, May 1863-August
1874, that detail daily receipts and expenses; two quarterly
account books, July 1863-December 1868, that detail money paid
out and are arranged alphabetically by payee; one toll book
recording payment of tolls on a daily basis, July 1865-June
1868, that includes name of person paying toll and amount
paid; and a Merchants' Bank of Boston checkbook, only partly
used, with stubs, October 1863-August 1864.
Immediately prior to 1863, the care of the Mill Dam was
provided for by indentures between the state and the Boston
and Roxbury Mill Corporation, dated 1854 and 1856, that
expired in 1863. Under legislation passed in 1861 (St 1861, c
201) the commissioners were authorized to seek a continuance
of tolls that would provide the funds necessary for the upkeep
of the roads until such time as they could be turned over to
the municipalities in which they were situated. By 1869 most
of the roads referred to as the Mill Dam had been conveyed to
municipalities under the authority of St 1868, c 291.
However, a road known as Cross Dam (now Parker Street) still
remained under the jurisdiction of the state in 1874.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0003-A describes the
history and functions of the Commissioners on Public Lands.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Roads--Massachusetts--Boston--Maintenance and repair. 2.
Toll roads-- Massachusetts--Boston. 3. Massachusetts--Politics
and government--1865-1950. 4. Back Bay (Boston, Mass.) 5.
Account books. 6. State government records. 7. Administering
waterways.
035: (M-Ar)675X
035: EN3.04
ID: MASV89-A66
Massachusetts. Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Agency history record.
The Board of Harbor Commissioners was created by chapter
149 of the acts of 1866 to provide general care and
supervision over all the harbors, tidewaters, and flats in
Massachusetts except for Back Bay lands in Boston, which
remained under the charge of the Commissioners on Public Lands
(St 1861, c 89).
The board was comprised of five members appointed by the
governor. They were required to keep account of their actual
services and expenses and to submit an annual report in
January of each year. They secured an advisory council
consisting of U.S. engineers and other U.S. officials. The
advisory council was consulted for expert opinion and engaged
to carry out coastal surveys. During this period the board
cooperated with the federal government, which spent
considerable sums of money on breakwaters and dredging in the
smaller harbors of the Commonwealth.
The primary function of the board was to protect the
harbors and channels in Massachusetts and to insure that they
were fully navigable. They were empowered to supervise and
oversee all plans and petitions licensed by the legislature
that related to the building of bridges, wharves, piers, or
dams over tidewaters, the filling of any flats, or the driving
of piles. In addition, they were required to ascertain
displaced tidewater and provide compensation by payment of
assessment fees or by other means. In addition, they had the
power to prevent and remove unauthorized structures or other
encroachments; to inquire about land and water rights in South
Boston; and to prescribe harbor lines, provided that a public
hearing was held. To carry out these functions they were
authorized to make surveys and employ engineers to investigate
license proposals and completed work.
An act passed in 1869 further regulated tidewater
construction by stipulating that all licenses granted by the
legislature were revocable and would expire at the end of five
years (St 1869, c 432). It further stipulated that all work
done under the authority of license must meet with the
approval of the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
In 1872, under chapter 236, the Board of Harbor
Commissioners was for the first time empowered to grant
licenses for work done within the line of riparian. All
license requests beyond this line had to be approved by the
governor and his council. Licenses granted by the board had
to be signed by a majority of the commissioners and be
recorded. The board also had to insure that selectmen of the
town where licensed work was to take place were notified.
During the tenure of the Board of Harbor Commissioners, the
South Boston flats were a priority. An 1866 resolve directed
the board to report to the legislature on the filling of flats
and the building of wharves in that area. To carry out the
development there, it was authorized by various acts and
resolves to acquire the property for the Commonwealth and to
enter into contracts with persons and companies that were
interested in developing it.
In 1879 the Board of Harbor Commissioners and the Board of
Land Commissioners were abolished and their powers, duties,
and responsibilities were transferred to the Board of Harbor
and Land Commissioners (St 1879, c 263).
035: EN3.05
ID: MASVAH0004-A
Massachusetts. Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Minute books, 1866-1879.
4 v. (partial record center carton)
Arranged chronologically by date of meeting.
Summary: As part of its function to maintain and supervise
the harbors and wetlands of Massachusetts, the Board of Harbor
Commissioners was required to account for its activities and
expenditures. Minute books of weekly meetings document
measures taken by the board to protect the harbors and
tidewaters and insure the navigability of the harbors. In
particular, they document actions taken by commissioners in
respect to requests for licenses to build structures in lands
adjacent to the water or to solid fill or dredge in tidewaters
and harbors. Minutes relate to: receipt of petitions,
hearings on petitions, investigative reports of engineers,
final votes of the board and granting of licenses, tidewater
assessment fees charged and collected, contracts awarded for
projects undertaken by the board, and expenditures.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0004-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Dredging--Massachusetts. 2.
Harbors--Massachusetts--Design and construction. 3. Tidal
flats--Massachusetts. 4. Waterways--Massachusetts. 5.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1775-1865. 6.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 7. State
government records. 8. Minutes. 9. Administering waterways.
10. Licensing waterways construction.
035: (M-Ar)639X
035: EN3.05
ID: MASV89-A11
Massachusetts. Directors of the Port of Boston.
Agency history record.
In response to convictions held by leading businessmen in
the Boston area that the time had come for more intensive
development of the port facilities in and around Boston
Harbor, chapter 748 of the acts of 1911 established the
Directors of the Port of Boston as administrative officers in
charge of the port. Boston Harbor was defined as the
tidewaters and lands under water that lay between Point
Allerton to the south and Point Shirley to the north.
All the powers, duties, and rights in respect to the lands,
flats, and shores constituting Boston Harbor that were under
the jurisdiction of the Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners
were transferred to the Directors of the Port of Boston.
Likewise, all maps, charts, plans, and documents pertaining to
these lands were transferred. In addition, the directors were
charged with making the necessary plans for the comprehensive
development of Boston Harbor. It was hoped that Boston would
gain a commanding place among the leading ports of the world.
The directors were comprised of five members: three
appointed by the governor and his council, one appointed by
the mayor, and the chairman of the Board of Harbor and Land
Commissioners. In 1914 legislation was passed decreasing the
directors to three members appointed by the governor. The
directors were required to keep account of their actual
services and expenses and to submit an annual report the first
of each year.
Powers, duties, and rights transferred from the Board of
Harbor and Land Commissioners included the authority to (1)
make surveys and employ engineers and assistants (2) prescribe
harbor lines in any of the harbors as allowed by law (3)
license and oversee all requests to build structures over
tidewater including bridges, wharves, piers, or dams or to
fill flats or drive piles below the high-water mark (4)
ascertain volume of displaced tidewater caused by licensed
work and determine method of compensation (5) collect fees
from persons and companies leasing wharves, docks, or the like
belonging to the Commonwealth (6) order legal suits on behalf
of the Commonwealth relating to unauthorized works and
vehicles within the tidewater.
In addition the directors were charged with developing the
Port of Boston and authorized to undertake projects and enter
into contracts. To do this, they studied and reported to the
legislature on the present state and potential development of
the port. They brought in consultants, corresponded with and
entered into agreements with businessmen and steamship and
railroad companies and undertook projects such as dredging
shipping channels and developing docks and piers.
In addition to annual reports, the directors issued a
supplemental report that laid down a policy for transportation
development and a plan of construction in the Port of Boston
(1914?) and a report on the South Boston dry dock contract.
In 1916 the Directors of the Port of Boston and the Board of
Harbor and Land Commissioners were abolished and their powers
were transferred to the Commission on Waterways and Public
Lands (St 1916, c 288). However, their powers, duties, and
functions were later resurrected in the Boston Port Authority,
the Port of Boston Authority, and most recently the
Massachusetts Port Authority.
035: EN3.06
ID: MASVAH0006-A
Massachusetts. Directors of the Port of Boston.
Permits, 1911-1916.
0.35 cu. ft. (2 v. in 1 doc. box)
Arranged chronologically by date of permission granted.
Summary: The Directors of the Port of Boston, who took over
responsibility for Boston Harbor from the Board of Harbor and
Land Commissioners when they were created in 1911, issued
permits for activities not requiring a full license, such as
dredging, dumping materials, taking gravel and sand from
beaches, and building conduits underground. As required by St
1872, c 236, permits are bound record copies.
Indexes: Internal.
Spine title: Misc'l permits.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0006-A describes the
history and functions of the Directors of the Port of Boston.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Harbors--Massachusetts--Boston--Design and construction.
2. Waterways-- Massachusetts--Boston. 3.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 4. State
government records. 5. Permits. I. Title: Miscellaneous
permits.
035: (M-Ar)621X
035: EN3.06
ID: MASV89-A42
Massachusetts. Directors of the Port of Boston.
Minute books, 1911-1916.
1.25 cu. ft. (1 record center carton)
Arranged chronologically by date of meeting.
Summary: In 1911 responsibility for the care and
supervision of Boston Harbor was transferred from the Board of
Harbor and Land Commissioners to the newly created Directors
of the Port of Boston, who were also charged with developing
the Port of Boston. These minutes of their weekly meetings
document their activities and decisions. Minute books record
petitions and letters received, hearings, votes, licenses
granted, tidewater assessments, contracts awarded, and
conferences and correspondence with businessmen and
representatives from railroad and steamship companies relating
to the development of the port. Minutes also contain a record
of expenditures and revenues.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0006-A describes the
history and functions of the Directors of the Port of Boston.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Harbors--Massachusetts--Boston--Design and construction.
2. Marine terminals--Massachusetts--Boston. 3.
Waterways--Massachusetts--Boston. 4. Massachusetts--Politics
and government--1865-1950. 5. State government records. 6.
Minutes.
035: (M-Ar)640X
035: EN3.06
ID: MASV89-A43
Massachusetts. Topographical Survey Commission.
Agency history record.
The Topographical Survey Commission was established in 1884
(Resolves 1884, c 72). During its existence the commission
had a mandate to carry out two projects: (1) a survey of the
state and preparation of a contour topographical map (2) a
town boundary survey (the determination by triangulation of
boundary lines of cities and towns) (Resolves 1885, c 29).
The Topographical Survey Commission consisted of three
members who were to arrange the details of the field survey
work with the director of the U.S. Geological Survey. Work
began in September 1884. By 1885, four survey field parties
were at work under the direction of the U.S. Geological Survey
and survey work was completed in 1887. Money was allocated by
the state legislature for printing the topographical maps
(Resolves 1890, c 57). The maps were printed from plates
engraved by the U.S. Geological Survey and show only
geological features; therefore the printed maps "omitted all
detached country houses, as well as indications of the
difference between forests and cleared fields, which are
recorded on the original maps now in the possession of the
Commissioners of the Commonwealth" (Atlas of Massachusetts.
Boston: Topographical Survey Commission, 1890). A provision
was made to distribute the atlases free to every public
library and historical library in the state (Resolves 1891, c
95). Later free atlases were distributed to public schools in
every town (Resolves 1894, c 83).
Soon after the topographical survey field work began, the
commissioners realized that a definition of town boundaries
would be a valuable addition to the topographical survey. At
the instigation of the commissioners, legislation was passed
(Resolves 1885, c 29) to provide for the town boundary work.
C.H. Van Orden of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was put
in charge of the field teams and work began on this second
project in July 1885. Points of triangulation that were the
reference points for the measurements were supplied by the
U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. Triangulation points were
also used from the Borden Survey done in Massachusetts in the
1830s. Correct determination of town boundaries was
especially important at a time when cities and towns were
expanding and supplying services such as water and sewers.
According to the 1887 annual report of the Topographical
Survey Commission, "the present condition of the records of
town boundaries is simply scandalous."
The commission also sponsored legislation to help preserve
town boundary markers once they were established (Acts 1888, c
336).
Additional legislation was initiated to authorize the
commission to resolve problems with the state boundaries with
Rhode Island (Resolves 1897, c 88), New York (Resolves 1897, c
25), and Connecticut (Resolves 1898, c 39). Money was
allocated for the duplication of atlases of towns showing the
town boundary lines in 1897 (St 1897, c 69). Atlases were
prepared for publication and published each year until the
project was completed. As each atlas was published it was
distributed free to towns, public libraries, and various other
agencies (St 1900, c 360). The commission was abolished and
its powers transferred to the Board of Harbor and Land
Commissioners in 1901 (St 1901, c 469). Thus the field work
of the survey and the computations and reductions of the field
notes continued under that board until the work was completed
in 1914.
I. Massachusetts State Survey (1885) II. Massachusetts.
State Town Boundary Survey.
035: EN3.07
ID: MASVAH0009-A
Massachusetts. Commissioners on the Back Bay.
Agency history record.
Under chapter 79 of the resolves of 1852, the governor
appointed three commissioners to act for the Commonwealth in
respect to Boston Harbor and Back Bay lands. Prior to that
time oversight, protection, and development of these lands was
handled through the legislature and by temporary commissions.
In 1850, a commission of three was appointed to study harbor
lines and the question of filling in the Back Bay for
development purposes. It made reports (1851 H 106; 1852 S 45)
in which it discussed the filling of the Back Bay, presenting
a study of grants of lands that had been made and the
ownerships involved, and referring to various studies the city
of Boston had made. Their final recommendations were that the
flats be filled with clean gravel and that a commission be
appointed with broad powers over all the flats in Boston
Harbor.
The Commissioners on Boston Harbor and the Back Bay were
directed to determine and settle the rights and interests of
the Commonwealth in lands below the highwater mark in the Back
Bay and under the mill dam, to plan for the filling and
improvement of the Back Bay lands and flats and for the
alteration of their use from mill purposes to land purposes.
In 1855 the commission was given the additional powers to lay
streets and sewers (Resolves 1855, c 60), to authorize others
to use the mill dam in filling up the lands and flats, and to
contract with the railroad companies. That same year the
commission's title was formally changed to the Commissioners
on the Back Bay (St 1855, c 388).
In 1859 the Land Office was reinstated (St 1859, c 91) and
given authority over all lands, flats, shores, and tidewaters
in the commonwealth, except the Back Bay lands, which remained
under the control of the commissioners (Resolves 1859, c 103).
However, the commissioners were required to place "true
copies" of their records in the Land Office.
The Commissioners on the Back Bay and the Land Office
existed separately until 1861, when their duties were
consolidated and the Commissioners on Public Lands were
established (St 1861, c 85).
1. Administering waterways. 2. Developing land. I.
Massachusetts. Commissioners on Boston Harbor and the Back
Bay.
035: EN3.09
ID: MASVAH0002-A
Massachusetts. Division of Wetlands and Waterways.
Agency history record.
When the Division of Waterways was transferred from the
Dept. of Environmental Quality Engineering (DEQE) to the Dept.
of Environmental Management by St 1983, c 289, s 61; c 589, ss
15-16, DEQE retained those functions of the division relating
to the licensing and permitting of structures and activities
within the tidelands and waterways of the Commonwealth (St
1983, c 589, s 20). These were combined with the functions of
the Division of Wetlands, which was replaced by the Division
of Wetland Protection and Waterways Regulation. By 1988 it
was known as the Division of Wetlands and Waterways
Regulation, and by 1989 as the Division of Wetlands and
Waterways, at which time DEQE was renamed Dept. of
Environmental Protection (St 1989, c 240)
Currently the division administers the Waterways Regulation
Program (implementing the Public Waterways Act, MGLA c 91),
the Wetlands Protection Program (implementing the Wetlands
Protection Act), the Wetlands Restriction Program
(implementing the Coastal Wetlands Restriction Act and the
Inland Wetlands Restriction Act) and the Wetlands/Waterways
Enforcement Program.
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agency
described above can be found by searching the following access
point for the time period stated:
1983?-present--Massachusetts. Division of Wetlands and
Waterways.
1. Protecting environment. 2. Regulating waterways
construction. 3. Regulating wetlands. I. Massachusetts. Dept.
of Environmental Protection. Division of Wetlands and
Waterways. II. Massachusetts. Dept. of Environmental Quality
Engineering. Division of Wetland Protection and Waterways
Regulation. III. Massachusetts. Dept. of Environmental Quality
Engineering. Division of Wetlands and Waterways Regulation.
035: EN3.11
ID: MASVAH0185-A
Massachusetts. Division of Wetlands and Waterways.
Licensing plans, 1866-1925.
40 cubic ft.
Arranged by application number.
State oversight and regulatory functions relating to
waterways of the Commonwealth have been exercised successively
by the following: the Board of Harbor Commissioners
(1866-1879); the Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners
(1879-1916) and the Directors of the Port of Boston
(1911-1916); the Commission on Waterways and Public Lands
(1916-1919); the Division of Waterways and Public Lands in the
Dept. of Public Works (1919-1927); the Dept. of Public Works
as a whole (1927-1938); the Division of Waterways, within that
department (1938- 1974) and within the Dept. of Environmental
Quality Engineering (DEQE) (1974- 1983); and, since 1983,
within DEQE (Dept. of Environmental Protection since 1989),
the Division of Wetland Protection and Waterways Regulation,
renamed Division of Wetlands and Waterways Regulation by 1988
and Division of Wetlands and Waterways by 1989.
Summary: The Division of Wetlands and Waterways through its
waterways regulation and enforcement programs administers the
rights of the Commonwealth in tidelands, rivers, streams,
harbors, and great ponds. It licenses construction on
waterfront properties and in waterways under the jurisdiction
of the Commonwealth. This series of ink and watercolor maps
is maintained by the division and was created by its
predecessors to depict sites and projects for which a license
had been requested. Information includes location of project,
license application number, name of contractor, nature of
project, and notations concerning materials and construction
techniques to be employed. After 1925, plans are interfiled
with: Waterways licenses ((M-Ar)1157)
Indexes: Automated in agency.
Scheduled as: Waterways drawings.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0005-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor and Land
Commissioners.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0004-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0006-A describes the
history and functions of the Directors of the Port of Boston.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0007-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Waterways, an agency
successor to the Commission on Waterways and Public Lands and
the Division of Waterways and Public Lands.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0185-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Wetlands and
Waterways.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Dept. of
Environmental Management. 1 Winter St., Boston, MA 02108.
1. Harbors--Massachusetts--Maps. 2. Tidal
flats--Massachusetts--Maps. 3.
@Waterways--Massachusetts--Maps. 4. Massachusetts--Politics
and government-- 1865-1950. 5. Massachusetts--Maps. 6. State
government records. 7. Maps. 8. Plans. 9. Project files. 10.
Licensing waterways construction. 11. Appraised. 12.
Scheduled. 13. Permanent. I. Board of Harbor and Land
Commissioners of Massachusetts. II. Massachusetts. Board of
Harbor Commissioners. III. Massachusetts. Commission on
Waterways and Public Lands. IV. Massachusetts. Directors of
the Port of Boston. V. Massachusetts. Division of Waterways
and Public Lands. VI. Title: Waterways drawings.
035: (M-Ar)1154X
035: EN3.11
ID: MASV90-A421
Massachusetts. Division of Wetlands and Waterways.
Reference maps, 1847-[ongoing] (bulk 1916-[ongoing]).
<36 cubic ft.>
Arranged alphabetically by municipality.
State oversight and regulatory functions relating to
waterways of the Commonwealth have been exercised successively
by the following: the Board of Harbor Commissioners
(1866-1879); the Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners
(1879-1916) and the Directors of the Port of Boston
(1911-1916); the Commission on Waterways and Public Lands in
the Dept. of Public Works (1919-1927); the Dept. of Public
Works as a whole (1927-1938); the Division of Waterways,
within that department (1938-1974) and within the Dept. of
Environmental Quality Engineering (DEQE) (1974-1983); and,
since 1983, within DEQE (Dept. of Environmental Protection
since 1989), the Division of Wetland Protection and Waterways
Regulation, renamed Division of Wetlands and Waterways
Regulation by 1988 and Division of Wetlands and Waterways by
1989.
Summary: The Division of Wetlands and Waterways through its
waterways regulation and enforcement programs administers the
rights of the Commonwealth in tidelands, rivers, streams,
harbors, and great ponds. It licenses construction on
waterfront properties and in waterways under the jurisdiction
of the Commonwealth. Series was created by the division and
its predecessors and other agencies to provide a visual key to
license numbers.
Printed or manuscript maps are annotated with location and
license no. of each project approved within the vicinity
depicted on the map. Information also includes agency color
code, scale, date, and geographic coordinates. Series also
acts as a summary record of maps submitted with applications
filed with Waterways licenses (((M-Ar)1157); see also:
Licensing plans, 1866-1925 ((M- Ar)1154X)) and to maps and
plans submitted with engineer reports for specific projects
(see: Massachusetts. Division of Waterways. Engineer reports
concerning examination of license projects ((M-Ar)653X)). See
also: Massachusetts. Division of Waterways. Maps and plans
((M-Ar)1165X)
Indexes: Card file for 1866-1978; online index and printout
from 1979.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0005-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor and Land
Commissioners.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0004-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0006-A describes the
history and functions of the Directors of the Port of Boston.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0007-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Waterways.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0185-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Wetlands and
Waterways.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0012-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Highway Dept., an
agency successor to the Dept. of Public Works.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Dept. of
Environmental Protection. 1 Winter Street. Boston, MA 02108.
1. Harbors--Massachusetts--Maps. 2. Tidal
flats--Massachusetts--Maps. 3. Waterways--Massachusetts--Maps.
4. Massachusetts--Politics and government-- 1775-1865. 5.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 6.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 7.
Massachusetts--Maps. 8. State government records. 9. Maps. 10.
Nautical charts. 11. Regulating waterways construction. 12.
Appraised. 13. Scheduled. 14. Permanent. I. Board of Harbor
and Land Commissioners of Massachusetts. II. Massachusetts.
Board of Harbor Commissioners. III. Massachusetts. Commission
on Waterways and Public Lands. IV. Massachusetts. Dept. of
Public Works. V. Massachusetts. Directors of the Port of
Boston. VI. Massachusetts. Division of Waterways. VII.
Massachusetts. Division of Waterways and Public Lands.
035: (M-Ar)1156
035: EN3.11
ID: MASV90-A419
Massachusetts. Division of Wetlands and Waterways.
Waterways licenses, 1866-[ongoing].
<34 cubic ft.>
Arranged by application number.
Also available in microfilm: 1908-1925 (narratives only);
1925-1979 (narratives and plans) in agency.
State oversight and regulatory functions relating to
waterways of the Commonwealth have been exercised successively
by the following: the Board of Harbor Commissioners
(1866-1879); the Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners
(1879-1916) and the Directors of the Port of Boston
(1911-1916); the Commission on Waterways and Public Lands
(1916-1919); the Division of Waterways and Public Lands in the
Dept. of Public Works (1919-1927); the Dept. of Public Works
as a whole (1927-1938); the Division of Waterways, within that
department (1938- 1974) and within the Dept. of Environmental
Quality Engineering (DEQE) (1974- 1983); and, since 1983,
within DEQE (Dept. of Environmental Protection since 1989),
the Division of Wetland Protection and Waterways Regulation,
renamed Division of Wetlands and Waterways Regulation by 1988
and Division of Wetlands and Waterways by 1989.
Summary: The Division of Wetlands and Waterways through its
waterways regulation and enforcement programs administers the
rights of the Commonwealth in tidelands, rivers, streams,
harbors, and great ponds. It licenses construction on
waterfront properties and in waterways under the jurisdiction
of the Commonwealth. Waterways licenses have been created by
the division and its predecessors to evaluate and authorize
construction on the waterfront or tidelines, or to authorize
structures crossing water or utilizing water from great ponds.
Projects are evaluated for their impact on shellfish beds,
navigation, historic features of site, and public access.
Each file consists of the license form and standard
restriction forms. Information includes application number,
licensee name, nature of project or construction, location,
construction materials and processes to be used, restrictions
imposed by division, fee charged, requirement that plans be
recorded at the registry of deeds, authorizing signatures, and
approval date.
Related correspondence, ordinarily included here, has been
filed separately for the years 1962-1975 (Waterways licensing
correspondence ((M-Ar)N354X)); see also: Board of Harbor and
Land Commissioners of Massachusetts. Petitions for licenses,
1866-1906 ((M-Ar)641X). After 1925 series includes maps,
project plans, and elevations (for earlier plans see:
Licensing plans ((M-Ar)1154X); after 1941 it includes permits
for dredging and dumping, which do not require full licensing
procedures (for earlier permits see: Massachusetts. Division
of Waterways. Permits ((M-Ar)419X)
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0005-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor and Land
Commissioners.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0004-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0006-A describes the
history and functions of the Directors of the Port of Boston.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0007-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Waterways.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0185-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Wetlands and
Waterways.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0012-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Highway Dept., an
agency successor to the Dept. of Public Works.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Dept. of
Environmental Protection. 1 Winter St., Boston, MA 02108.
1. Harbors--Massachusetts--Design and construction. 2.
Tidal flats-- Massachusetts. 3. Waterways--Massachusetts. 4.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 5.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 6. State
government records. 7. Correspondence. 8. Licenses. 9. Maps.
10. Permits. 11. Project files. 12. Licensing waterways
construction. 13. Appraised. 14. Scheduled. 15. Permanent. I.
Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners of Massachusetts. II.
Massachusetts. Board of Harbor Commissioners. III.
Massachusetts. Commission on Waterways and Public Lands. IV.
Massachusetts. Dept. of Public Works. V. Massachusetts.
Directors of the Port of Boston. VI. Massachusetts. Division
of Waterways. VII. Massachusetts. Division of Waterways and
Public Lands.
035: (M-Ar)1157
035: EN3.11
ID: MASV90-A418
Massachusetts. Division of Wetlands and Waterways.
Waterways licensing files, 1892-[ongoing].
<14 cubic ft.>
Arranged by application number.
State oversight and regulatory functions relating to
waterways of the Commonwealth have been exercised successively
by the following: the Board of Harbor Commissioners
(1866-1879); the Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners
(1879-1916) and the Directors of the Port of Boston
(1911-1916); the Commission on Waterways and Public Lands in
the Dept. of Public Works (1919-1927); the Dept. of Public
Works as a whole (1927-1938); the Division of Waterways,
within that department (1938-1974) and within the Dept. of
Environmental Quality Engineering (DEQE) (1974-1983); and,
since 1983, within DEQE (Dept. of Environmental Protection
since 1989), the Division of Wetland Protection and Waterways
Regulation, renamed Division of Wetlands and Waterways
Regulation by 1988 and Division of Wetlands and Waterways by
1989.
Summary: The Division of Wetlands and Waterways through its
waterways regulation and enforcement programs administers the
rights of the Commonwealth in tidelands, rivers, streams,
harbors, and great ponds. It licenses construction on
waterfront properties and in waterways under the jurisdiction
of the Commonwealth. Waterways licensing files have been
created by the division and its predecessors to compute fees
for licenses, based upon wharf use or displacement of
Commonwealth waters.
Each case file contains correspondence, calculation sheets,
plans highlighting pertinent construction features, status
sheets, wetlands order of conditions if applicable (see
scheduled item: Massachusetts. Registries of Deeds. Orders
of conditions (M-Ar)CDS-6-90.5.28) and summary of public
hearings. Information includes application number, mean high
and low water lines, name of licensee, location of
Commonwealth interest in project, and fee calculation formula.
Formerly known as: Assessment books; Computation sheets.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0005-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Harbor and Land
Commissioners.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0006-A describes the
history and functions of the Directors of the Port of Boston.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0007-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Waterways.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0185-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Wetlands and
Waterways.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0012-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Highway Dept., an
agency successor to the Dept. of Public Works.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Dept. of
Environmental Protection. 1 Winter Street. Boston, MA 02108.
1. Harbors--Massachusetts--Design and construction. 2.
Tidal flats--Massachusetts. 3. Waterways--Massachusetts. 4.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 5.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 6. State
government records. 7. Correspondence. 8. Project files. 9.
Licensing waterways construction. 10. Appraised. 11.
Scheduled. 12. Permanent. I. Board of Harbor and Land
Commissioners of Massachusetts. II. Massachusetts. Commission
on Waterways and Public Lands. III. Massachusetts. Dept. of
Public Works. IV. Massachusetts. Directors of the Port of
Boston. V. Massachusetts. Division of Waterways. VI.
Massachusetts. Division of Waterways and Public Lands. VII.
Title: Assessment books. VIII. Title: Computation sheets.
035: (M-Ar)1158
035: EN3.11
ID: MASV90-A417
Massachusetts. Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources.
Agency history record.
St 1973, c 989 established in the Dept. of Public Works a
Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources to consist of the
state archeologist, state archivist, commissioner of waterways
or designee, director of mineral resources or designee, and
five gubernatorial appointees, and to be headed by a director
appointed by the board majority. The board is to encourage
discovery and reporting of and to protect and preserve
historical, scientific, and archaeological information about
underwater archaeological resources in inland and coastal
waters of the Commonwealth, which holds title to them. Board
functions (MGLA c 6, ss 179-180) include regulation and
oversight of reporting, salvage, and removal of such
resources, and their inventory. The board was placed in the
Dept. of Environmental Quality Engineering per St 1975, c 706,
s 6 (Dept. of Environmental Protection per St 1990, c 177, s
7)
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agency
described above can be found by searching the following access
point for the time period stated: 1973-
present--Massachusetts. Board of Underwater Archaeological
Resources.
1. Historic preservation. 2. Regulating underwater
archaeology.
035: EN3.15
ID: MASVAH0386-A
Massachusetts. Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources.
Permit files, 1973-[ongoing].
<2 cubic ft.>
Arranged alphabetically by permittee.
Summary: The Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources
is responsible for encouraging discovery and reporting of and
protecting and preserving such resources in Commonwealth
inland and coastal waters. In fulfilling this responsibility
it issues permits for investigation and excavation of
underwater sites and exercises oversight authority over
related exploring, salvage, and recovery operations; also
artifact preservation and disposition (MGLA c 6, s 180; c 91,
s 63). Permit files are created to administer these
activities.
Files contain permit applications, including description of
research activities leading to conclusion that site is of
interest to board; electronic remote sensing data involving
magnetometer and side scan sonar plots and sub- bottom
profiles; hydrographic data; nautical charts; survey data;
site maps showing artifact locations; tables of organization;
lists of personnel with qualifications; archaeological,
survey, recovery, and conservation plans; periodic progress
reports; photographs; final report recounting history of
project and complete artifact inventory; interim artifact
inventories; all field notes, logs, plans, and drawings
generated during research, field investigation, testing,
excavation, laboratory, and conservation activities; artifact
valuation and disposition reports; litigation documentation;
documentation of security arrangements; correspondence and
copies of reports filed with other cognizant agencies.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0386-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Underwater
Archaeological Resources.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Board of
Underwater Archaeological Resources. 100 Cambridge St.,
Boston, MA 02202.
1. Underwater archaeology--Massachusetts. 2.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 3. State
government records. 4. Permits. 5. Project files. 6. Historic
preservation. 7. Regulating underwater archaeology. 8.
Scheduled. 9. Permanent.
035: (M-Ar)1815
035: EN3.15
ID: MASV92-A72
Massachusetts. Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources.
Meeting records--board minutes, 1973-[ongoing].
<1 cubic ft.>
Arranged chronologically.
Summary: The Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources
is responsible for encouraging discovery and reporting of and
protecting and preserving such resources in Commonwealth
inland and coastal waters. Meeting minutes are created to
record its deliberations and decisions.
Files also include charts, plans, and exhibits submitted by
underwater excavation permittees under board's jurisdiction or
by the public.
Scheduled as: Meeting records (A)
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0386-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Underwater
Archaeological Resources.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Board of
Underwater Archaeological Resources. 100 Cambridge St.,
Boston, MA 02202.
1. Underwater archaeology--Massachusetts. 2.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 3. State
government records. 4. Minutes. 5. Historic preservation. 6.
Regulating underwater archaeology. 7. Scheduled. 8. Permanent.
035: (M-Ar)1817
035: EN3.15
ID: MASV92-A71
Massachusetts. Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources.
Photographs and slides, 1973-[ongoing].
<<1 cubic ft.>
Summary: The Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources
is responsible for encouraging discovery and reporting of and
protecting and preserving such resources in Commonwealth
inland and coastal waters. In fulfilling this responsibility
it issues permits for investigation and excavation of
underwater sites and exercises oversight authority over
related exploring, salvage, and recovery operations; also
artifact preservation and disposition (MGLA c 6, s 180; c 91,
s 63). Series provides pictorial documentation of permit
sites and operations, artifact conservation, and recovered
artifacts. Files contain photographic prints and negatives
and slides.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0386-A describes the
history and functions of the Board of Underwater
Archaeological Resources.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Board of
Underwater Archaeological Resources. 100 Cambridge St.,
Boston, MA 02202.
1. Underwater archaeology--Massachusetts. 2.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 3. State
government records. 4. Negatives. 5. Photographic prints. 6.
Slides. 7. Historic preservation. 8. Regulating underwater
archaeology. 9. Scheduled. 10. Permanent.
035: (M-Ar)1818
035: EN3.15
ID: MASV92-A73
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission.
Agency history record.
By St 1919, c 350, s 123-129, the Metropolitan District
Commission inherited from the Metropolitan Park Commission and
the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board, which were
abolished, functions relating to the metropolitan parks,
water, and sewerage districts, consisting of Boston and
surrounding communities.
035: EN4
ID: MASVAH0098-A
SPECIAL GUIDE NOTE. For records created by this agency not
listed or indexed under its name see among the series of the
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (EN12)
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission.
Aerial photographs taken for the Tercentenary, 1930.
12 photographs : negative (partial box) ; 20 x 25 cm.
Summary: The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) is
responsible for oversight of functions relating to the
metropolitan park, water, and sewerage districts, consisting
of Boston and surrounding communities. In preparation for the
1930 Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Exposition, the MDC
took aerial photographs for an exhibit highlighting the work
of the agency. Included are photographic negatives of Lake
Cochituate, Framingham Center, Sudbury Reservoir, Rutland,
Coldbrook Springs, Stony Brook in Southborough, Wachusett
Reservoir, Oakdale, Jeffersonville, Weston Reservoir, Spot
Pond in Stoneham, and Chestnut Hill Reservoir.
Credit required: Photo courtesy of the Metropolitan
District Commission.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0098-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan District Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Reservoirs--Massachusetts--Aerial photographs. 2.
Waterworks-- Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area--Aerial
photographs. 3. Massachusetts-- Politics and
government--1865-1950. 4. Massachusetts--Centennial
celebrations, etc.--Exhibitions. 5. Massachusetts--Executive
departments--Exhibitions. 6. State government records. 7.
Negatives. 8. Administering parks. 9. Administering
waterworks. 10. Publicizing.
035: (M-Ar)893X
035: EN4
ID: MASV89-A566
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission.
Correspondence from the secretary to the engineer, 1895-1930
(bulk 1895-1919).
3 v. (partial record center carton)
Arranged chronologically.
Summary: The Metropolitan Park Commission (MPC) (1893-1919)
and its successor the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC)
(since 1919) have been responsible for oversight of the
acquisition, maintenance, policing, and use of the
Metropolitan Parks District (Boston and surrounding
communities), including maintenance of its roads and sewers.
Correspondence (recorded in letterpress copybooks) from the
MPC secretary to the MPC engineer and later from the MDC
secretary to the MDC director of park engineering transmits
information and instructions for work assignments from
commission meetings and from other commission departments.
Indexes: Alphabetical in each volume.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0098-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan District Commission.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0161-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan Park Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission.
Division of Parks Engineering. 2. Massachusetts. Metropolitan
Park Commission. Engineering Dept. 3.
Parks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area--Planning. 4.
Massachusetts-- Politics and government--1865-1950. 5. State
government records. 6. Correspondence. 7. Letterpress
copybooks. 8. Administering parks. I. Massachusetts.
Metropolitan Park Commission.
035: (M-Ar)1171X
035: EN4
ID: MASV90-A271
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission.
Correspondence from the secretary to the landscape
architect, 1895-1925 (bulk 1895-1901).
0.35 cubic ft. (2 v. in 1 doc. box)
Arranged chronologically.
Summary: The Metropolitan Park Commission (MPC) (1893-1919)
and its successor the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC)
(since 1919) have been responsible for oversight of the
acquisition, maintenance, policing, and use of land for the
Metropolitan Parks District (Boston and surrounding
communities). Correspondence (recorded in letterpress
copybooks) successively from the secretaries of the MPC and
MDC to the landscape architect transmits instructions for work
assignments for the design and maintenance of landscaping and
for preparation of plans for land taking. Correspondence
includes directives to Olmsted Brothers, headed by Frederick
Law Olmsted, relating to purchase of materials and planning
and completion of work.
Indexes: Alphabetical in each volume.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0098-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan District Commission.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0161-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan Park Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903. 2. Landscape
gardening--Massachusetts-- Boston Metropolitan Area. 3.
Parks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area-- Management.
4. Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 5. State
government records. 6. Correspondence. 7. Letterpress
copybooks. 8. Administering parks landscaping. I.
Massachusetts. Metropolitan Park Commission.
035: (M-Ar)1174X
035: EN4
ID: MASV90-A274
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission.
Reservation and facility photographs, 1894-1980.
2.9 cubic ft. (photographs in 10 boxes) 0.35 cubic ft.
(photographs : negative in 1 v.)
Arranged by location.
Summary: The Metropolitan Park Commission (MPC) (1893-1919)
and its successor the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC)
(since 1919) have been responsible for oversight of the
acquisition, maintenance, policing, and use of land for the
Metropolitan Parks District (Boston and surrounding
communities). Series is created to document reservation land,
parkways, and buildings owned and operated by the commissions.
Topics include waterways, beaches, parkways, parks, dams,
bridges, recreational facilities, and structures. Information
may include subject of photograph, date, and negative no. For
photographs of construction at these sites see: Massachusetts.
Metropolitan District Commission. Division of Parks
Engineering. Parks contract photographs ((M- Ar)1326)
Finding aids: Container list.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0098-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan District Commission.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0161-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan Park Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
Location: Active records: Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Metropolitan District Commission. 20 Somerset St., Boston, MA
02108.
1. Parks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area--Photographs. 2. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 3. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1951- 4. State government records. 5. Negatives.
6. Photographic prints. 7. Documenting parks. I.
Massachusetts. Metropolitan Park Commission.
035: (M-Ar)1252
035: EN4
ID: MASV90-A676
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission.
Commissioner's files on Charles River Basin improvement,
1929-1934.
1 file folder.
Summary: From 1919 the Metropolitan District Commission
(MDC) has been responsible for acquiring and maintaining open
spaces in the Metropolitan Parks District (Boston and
surrounding communities) for exercise and recreation. Series
was created by the MDC commissioner to fulfill this function
as it related to improvements to park lands in the Charles
River Basin, now commonly known as the Esplanade. Files
contain correspondence, lists, and memorandums. Correspondents
include government agencies, business firms, and landscape
architect.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0098-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan District Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Parks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area--Management. 2. Parks-- Massachusetts--Charles River
Watershed--Management. 3. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 4. Administering parks.
035: (M-Ar)1766X
035: EN4
ID: MASV93-A51
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. Sewerage
Division.
Agency history record.
The Sewerage Division of the Metropolitan District
Commission (MDC) performed functions relating to sewers in the
Metropolitan Sewerage District (Boston and surrounding
communities) inherited from the commission's predecessors, the
Board of Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners (1889-1901) and
the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board (1901-1919). Such
functions, along with those of the MDC's Water Division, were
transferred to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority per
St 1984, c 372, effective July 1985.
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agency
described above can be found by searching the following access
point for the time period stated: 1919- 1985--Massachusetts.
Metropolitan District Commission. Sewerage Division.
1. Sewage disposal.
035: EN4.01
ID: MASVAH0277-A
SPECIAL GUIDE NOTE. For records created by this agency not
listed or indexed under its name see among the series of the
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (EN12)
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. Division of
Parks Engineering.
Agency history record.
When the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) was
established in 1919 as a successor to the Metropolitan Park
Commission and the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board, the
Engineering Dept. of the MDC's Parks Division continued the
functions of the Engineering Dept. of the Metropolitan Park
Commission, namely, to plan, engineer, and supervise the
construction of parkways, bridges, locks, rinks, and other
recreational and park facilities under the commission's
jurisdiction. Known also as Park Engineering, Parks
Engineering, and the Parks Engineering Dept., it was
designated at least as early as 1953 as the Division of Parks
Engineering. By 1975 it had been absorbed into the
Engineering Division.
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agencies
described above can be found by searching the following access
points for the time period stated: 1893?-1919--Massachusetts.
Metropolitan Park Commission. Engineering Dept.;
1919-1975?--Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission.
Division of Parks Engineering.
1. Developing parks. 2. Developing recreation. I.
Massachusetts. Metropolitan Park Commission. Engineering Dept.
II. Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. Parks
Division. Engineering Dept. III. Massachusetts. Metropolitan
District Commission. Parks Engineering Division.
035: EN4.04
ID: MASVAH0097-A
SPECIAL GUIDE NOTE. For records created by this agency not
listed or indexed under its name see among the series of the
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (EN12)
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. Division of
Parks Engineering.
Photographs of real estate taken for park reservations,
1932.
ca. 50 photographs (partial box) ; 20 x 25 cm.
When the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) was
established in 1919 as a successor to the Metropolitan Park
Commission (MPC) and the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage
Board, the Engineering Dept. of the MDC's Parks Division
continued the functions of the Engineering Dept. of the MPC.
Known also as Park Engineering, Parks Engineering, and the
Parks Engineering Dept., it was designated at least as early
as 1953 as the Division of Parks Engineering, until absorbed
into the Engineering Division in 1975.
Summary: The Division of Parks Engineering of the
Metropolitan District Commission was responsible for planning,
engineering, and supervising construction of parkways,
bridges, locks, rinks, and other recreational and park
facilities under MDC jurisdiction. Preparation for
construction involved purchase of real estate and removal or
destruction of houses and commercial property. Photographs
were taken to provide evidence of the structures taken prior
to settlement and as exhibits for settlement hearing. Images
include houses and buildings taken for the construction of
Soldiers Field Road. Information includes lot no., description
of location, date, property owner, and negative no. For legal
documentation see: Massachusetts. Metropolitan District
Commission. Land taking dockets ((M-Ar)1173X)
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0097-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Parks Engineering.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Buildings--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area--Photographs. 2. Government purchasing of real
property--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area. 3.
Parks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area--Reservation
systems. 4. Parkways--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area.
5. Massachusetts-- Politics and government--1865-1950. 6.
State government records. 7. Photographic prints. 8.
Documenting parks real estate acquisition.
035: (M-Ar)445X
035: EN4.04
ID: MASV90-A679
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. Division of
Parks Engineering.
Maps and plans, 1895-1968.
301 items.
When the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) was
established in 1919 as a successor to the Metropolitan Park
Commission (MPC) and the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage
Board, the Engineering Dept. of the MDC's Parks Division
continued the functions of the Engineering Dept. of the MPC.
Known also as Park Engineering, Parks Engineering, and the
Parks Engineering Dept., it was designated at least as early
as 1953 as the Division of Parks Engineering, until absorbed
into the Engineering Division by 1975.
Summary: The Engineering Dept. of the MPC, and, from 1919,
its successor in the MDC, known eventually as the Division of
Parks Engineering, were responsible for planning, engineering,
and supervising construction of parkways, bridges, locks,
rinks, and other recreational and park facilities under the
commissions' jurisdiction. Maps and plans consist of
topographical maps acquired or drawn by engineers and detailed
construction and site plans created by engineers or architects
engaged by the commissions, and were used to plan and carry
out construction projects. Information includes title, date,
scale, name of person responsible for map, map or plan number,
and accession number. In addition, maps and plans created by
department engineers list engineers calculation notebook and
field notebook number containing computations and measurements
serving as a basis for the map or plan. (For engineer
calculation notebooks see series (M-Ar)888; field notebooks
are held by agency). Accessions logs to maps and plans
((M-Ar)885) contain information about maps and plans to 1911,
providing access by accession number. Maps and plans are for
a variety of construction projects, including bridges,
roadways, and recreational facilities.
Indexes: In agency.
Finding aids: Partial map list.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0097-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Parks Engineering.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
Location: Active records: Metropolitan District Commission.
20 Somerset St., Boston, MA 02108.
1. Parks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area--Maps. 2.
Massachusetts-- Politics and government--1865-1950. 3.
Massachusetts--Politics and government-- 1951- 4. State
government records. 5. Architectural drawings. 6. Maps. I.
Massachusetts. Metropolitan Park Commission. Engineering Dept.
035: (M-Ar)622
035: EN4.04
ID: MASV89-A568
Massachusetts. Metropolitan Park Commission. Engineering Dept.
Accessions logs for maps and plans, 1895-1911.
0.35 cu. ft. (3 v. in 1 doc. box)
Arranged by accession number.
Summary: The Engineering Department of the Metropolitan
Park Commission was responsible for planning, engineering, and
supervising construction of parkways, bridges, locks, and
other recreational and park facilities under the commission's
jurisdiction. Accessions logs were created to track maps and
plans made or used by engineers to plan and carry out their
projects. They list accession number (chronologically
assigned), map or plan number, place name and title of plan,
date of plan, date of entry into log, calculation book number,
notebook number, and who the plan was made by. Some entries
also indicate whether the map or plan is a blueprint, tracing,
working plan, lithograph, or the like. Accession logs provide
access to Maps and plans ((M- Ar) 622) by accession number.
Entries for engineer calculation notebook numbers (see series
(M-Ar)888) are not consistently filled in and so access to
them through accessions logs is not reliable.
Other accessions logs maintained by Metropolitan District
Commission.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0097-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Parks Engineering of
the Metropolitan District Commission, an agency successor to
the Engineering Dept. of the Metropolitan Park Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Parks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area--Maps. 2.
Massachusetts-- Politics and government--1865-1950. 3. State
government records. 4. Accessions catalogs.
035: (M-Ar)885X
035: EN4.04
ID: MASV89-A562
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. Division of
Parks Engineering.
Engineer calculation notebooks, 1895-1965.
21.25 cubic ft. (17 record center cartons)
Arranged by notebook number.
When the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) was
established in 1919 as a successor to the Metropolitan Park
Commission (MPC) and the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage
Board, the Engineering Dept. of the MDC's Parks Division
continued the functions of the Engineering Dept. of the MPC.
Known also as Park Engineering, Parks Engineering, and the
Parks Engineering Dept., it was designated as early as 1953 as
the Division of Parks Engineering, until absorbed into the
Engineering Division by 1975.
Summary: The Engineering Dept. of the MPC, and, from 1919,
its successor in the MDC, known eventually as the Division of
Parks Engineering, were responsible for planning, engineering,
and supervising construction of parkways, bridges, locks,
rinks, and other recreational and park facilities under the
commissions' jurisdiction. To carry out construction
projects, department engineers conducted surveys and made
calculations that were used to plan and execute various
projects. Numbered engineer calculation notebooks contain
preliminary calculations and measurements made in the field as
well as final calculations and estimates made in the office.
These calculations were used to draw topographical maps and
construction plans, in turn used to plan details of projects
(see: Maps and plans ((M-Ar)622))
Notebooks contain a wide range of measurements and
calculations, including estimates for needed materials such as
granite and concrete, estimates of volume of materials to be
excavated or dredged, and measurements for bridges, roadways,
and other structures constructed by the department. Also
included are preliminary sketches and drawings made by
engineers and transcripts of deeds for land to be taken by
eminent domain. In addition to numbered notebooks there are
unnumbered calculation books that contain cost estimates,
survey data, and other calculations also found in numbered
notebooks.
Indexes: Card file for early years in agency.
Finding aids: Container list.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0097-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Parks Engineering.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
Location: Active records: Metropolitan District Commission.
20 Somerset St., Boston, MA 02108.
1. Engineering mathematics. 2. Parks--Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area- -Planning. 3. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 4. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1951- 5. State government records. 6. Field notes.
7. Notebooks. I. Massachusetts. Metropolitan Park Commission.
Engineering Dept.
035: (M-Ar)888
035: EN4.04
ID: MASV89-A563
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. Division of
Parks Engineering.
Diaries of daily activities, 1957-1962.
0.35 cu. ft. (2 v. in 1 doc. box)
Arranged chronologically.
Summary: The Division of Parks Engineering of the
Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) was responsible for
planning, engineering, and supervising construction of
parkways, bridges, locks, rinks, and other recreational and
park facilities under the MDC's jurisdiction. The 1957 diary
is a daily account of the division's activities and work
assignments, probably kept by a supervisor, and filled out
from August through December only. The 1962 diary is a log of
the activities of an MDC engineer, filled out only through
January 22.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0097-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Parks Engineering.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Parks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area--Planning. 2. Massachusetts- -Politics and
government--1951- 3. State government records. 4. Logbooks.
035: (M-Ar)1003X
035: EN4.04
ID: MASV89-A567
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. Division of
Parks Engineering.
Aerial survey mapping photographs, 1936-1952.
5.75 cubic ft. (photographs in 6 map drawers)
Arranged by alpha/numeric geographic code designation.
When the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) was
established in 1919 as a successor to the Metropolitan Park
Commission (MPC) and the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage
Board, the Engineering Dept. of the MDC's Parks Division
continued the functions of the Engineering Dept. of the MPC.
Known also as Park Engineering, Parks Engineering, and the
Parks Engineering Dept., it was designated at least as early
as 1953 as the Division of Parks Engineering, until absorbed
into the Engineering Division by 1935.
Summary: The Division of Parks Engineering of the
Metropolitan District Commission was responsible for planning,
engineering, and supervising construction of parkways,
bridges, locks, rinks, and other recreational and park
facilities under MDC jurisdiction. Aerial survey mapping
photographs were created to prepare maps of the Commonwealth's
properties and to aid in planning the development of
recreational facilities. They show shorelines, woods, hills,
bodies of water, other natural features; bridges; dwellings;
and industrial and other structures. Many photographs include
U.S. Geological Survey coordinates or latitude and longitude
indications. Some are marked with outlines of areas for
proposed construction and pipe laying, fence building, or road
widening.
Finding aids: Maps (2) with geographic code designation key
included with series.
Finding aids: Container list.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0097-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Parks Engineering.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Parks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area--Planning. 2. Massachusetts- -Politics and
government--1865-1950. 3. Massachusetts--Politics and
government-- 1951- 4. Massachusetts--Aerial photographs. 5.
State government records. 6. Aerial photographs. 7. Surveying
parks real estate.
035: (M-Ar)1255X
035: EN4.04
ID: MASV90-A680
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. Division of
Parks Engineering.
Parks contract photographs, 1895-1982.
15.66 cubic ft. (photographs in record center carton and 50
boxes)
Arranged by project.
When the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) was
established in 1919 as a successor to the Metropolitan Park
Commission (MPC) and the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage
Board, the Engineering Dept. of the MDC's Parks Division
continued the functions of the Engineering Dept. of the MPC.
Known also as Park Engineering, Parks Engineering, and the
Parks Engineering Dept., it was designated at least as early
as 1953 as the Division of Parks Engineering, until absorbed
into the Engineering Division by 1975.
Summary: The Engineering Dept. of the MPC and, from 1919,
its successor in the MDC (known eventually as the Division of
Parks Engineering) were responsible for planning, engineering,
and supervising construction of parkways, bridges, locks,
rinks, and other recreational and park facilities under the
commissions' jurisdiction. Contract photographs were created
to document construction projects by these agencies in Boston
and surrounding communities. (A few fall beyond the period of
the Division of Parks Engineering.) Information includes
description of image, name of contractor, contract no., dates,
and photograph no. Projects include construction of the
parkway system (Alewife, Middlesex Fells, Woburn, West
Roxbury, Old Colony, Furnace Brook, Revere, Mystic Valley, ca.
1901-1947) and other roadways (Storrow Drive/Memorial Drive,
McGrath Highway, Morrissey Boulevard, ca. 1950s); construction
and maintenance of bridges, dams, and bathhouses, 1900-1960s;
construction on reservations and beaches (the Esplanade,
1950s; Franklin Park Zoo Tropical Rain Forest, 1982; and
Nantasket Beach, 1900-1925); and construction of Mystic River
Flood Control (1950s). For additional photographs of these
sites see: Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission.
Reservation and facility photographs ((M- Ar)1252X)
Copyright retained by agency until 2020.
Finding aids: Container list.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0097-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Parks Engineering.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
Location: Active records: Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Metropolitan District Commission. 20 Somerset St., Boston, MA
02108.
1. Bathing beaches--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area--Photographs. 2. Bridges--Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area--Design and construction-- Photographs. 3.
Parks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area--Design and
construction--Photographs. 4. Parkways--Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area--Design and construction--Photographs. 5.
Roads--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area--Design and
construction--Photographs. 6. Massachusetts-- Politics and
government--1865-1950. 7. Massachusetts--Politics and
government-- 1951- 8. State government records. 9.
Photographic prints. 10. Documenting parks construction. 11.
Documenting parkways construction. I. Massachusetts.
Metropolitan Park Commission. Engineering Dept.
035: (M-Ar)1326
035: EN4.04
ID: MASV90-A678
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. Water
Division.
Agency history record.
The Water Division of the Metropolitan District Commission
(MDC) performed the functions relating to waterworks in the
Metropolitan Water District (Boston and surrounding
communities) inherited from the commission's predecessors, the
Metropolitan Water Board (1895-1901) and the Metropolitan
Water and Sewerage Board (1901-1919). Such functions, along
with those of the MDC's Sewerage Division, were transferred to
the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority per St 1984, c
372, effective July 1985.
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agency
described above can be found by searching the following access
point for the time period stated: 1919-
1985--Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. Water
Division.
1. Sewage disposal. 2. Water quality management. 3. Water
resources development.
035: EN4.05
ID: MASVAH0099-A
SPECIAL GUIDE NOTE. For records created by this agency not
listed or indexed under its name see among the series of the
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (EN12)
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. Water
Division.
Aerial survey mapping photographs, 1927-1973.
4.35 cubic ft. (photographs in 15 boxes)
Arranged by project.
Summary: The Water Division of the Metropolitan District
Commission (MDC) was responsible for both the adequacy of
supply and the purity of water provided to the Metropolitan
Water District (Boston and surrounding communities). In
addition it assumed the function of the Metropolitan District
Water Supply Commission to develop and maintain the Quabbin
Reservoir (St 1947, c 583) as a source of water for the
Metropolitan Water District. Aerial photographs were taken to
document water sources and to create photogrammetric maps for
engineering and planning. Areas depicted include Millers,
Chicopee, Ware, Sudbury, and Swift rivers; Charles River
(Newton, Dedham, Needham); Cochituate River; and the Quabbin
and Wachusett reservoirs. Information includes location,
photograph no., project name or purpose, scale, date and time
taken, and photographer.
Copyright retained by agency until 2020.
Finding aids: Container list.
Aerial photographs of Wachusett Reservoir; Sudbury, Ware,
and Swift rivers, 1936: Metropolitan District Commission. 20
Somerset St., Boston, MA 02108.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0099-A describes the
history and functions of the Water Division.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Rivers--Massachusetts--Aerial photographs. 2.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 3.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 4.
Massachusetts--Aerial photographs. 5. Quabbin Reservoir
(Mass.)--Aerial photographs. 6. State government records. 7.
Aerial photographs. 8. Wachusett Reservoir (Mass.)--Aerial
photographs.
035: (M-Ar)1254X
035: EN4.05
ID: MASV90-A681
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Water Supply Commission.
Agency history record.
The Metropolitan District Water Supply Commission was
established by St 1926, c 375, for the purpose of extending
and increasing the water supply of the metropolitan water
system, and of such cities and towns not members of the
Metropolitan Water District as might require water from that
system. Abolished by St 1947, c 583, its functions were
transferred to the Metropolitan District Commission,
specifically to its Construction Division.
1. Providing water. 2. Water resources development.
035: EN4.06
ID: MASVAH0100-A
SPECIAL GUIDE NOTE. For records created by this agency not
listed or indexed under its name see among the series of the
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (EN12)
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Water Supply Commission.
Quabbin Reservoir removal files, 1927-1940.
1.6 cubic ft. (1 record center carton and 1 doc. box)
In four subseries: (1) Grave records (2) General removals
(3) Cemetery removal records (4) Removal files; arranged
within each subseries by cemetery name.
Summary: The Metropolitan District Water Supply Commission
was created for the purpose of extending and increasing the
water supply to the Massachusetts metropolitan water system
(St 1926, c 375). The commission was authorized to purchase
or take land in the watersheds of the Swift and Ware rivers to
develop the Quabbin Reservoir. This included disinterment,
transfer, and reburial from cemeteries in the areas to be
flooded to the Quabbin Park Cemetery and other locations.
This series consists of records documenting the removal of the
deceased from their original gravesites.
Grave records are bound blueprints of cemetery plots for
the original interment. They include code number of
photograph of gravesite (see series (M- Ar)680X), name(s), lot
number, and description of headstone. They are organized by
block number and plot number and include a blueprint of each
block.
General removals are blueprint records of information on
lots for which there was no interested party or living
relative. Volumes list sources of information, owner of plot,
names of interred, age, and dates of death.
Cemetery removal records include name of disinterred, new
plot location, name of person authorizing move, and remarks
(often cross references to related lot numbers).
Removal files include correspondence related to the removal
process and files concerning private cemeteries and lots not
claimed.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0100-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan District Water
Supply Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Cemeteries--Massachusetts--Swift River Valley. 2.
Cemeteries-- Massachusetts--Ware River Valley. 3.
Massachusetts--Politics and government-- 1865-1950. 4. Quabbin
Reservoir (Mass.) 5. State government records. 6. Blueprints.
7. Water resources development.
035: (M-Ar)309X
035: EN4.06
ID: MASV89-A551
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Water Supply Commission.
Quabbin Reservoir reinterment files, 1937-1948.
1.25 cu. ft. (1 record center carton)
Summary: The Metropolitan District Water Supply Commission
was created for the purpose of extending and increasing the
water supply to the Massachusetts metropolitan water system
(St 1926, c 375). The commission was authorized to purchase
or take land in the watersheds of the Swift and Ware rivers to
develop the Quabbin Reservoir. This included disinterment,
transfer, and reburial from cemeteries in the areas to be
flooded to the Quabbin Park Cemetery or other locations,
creating these files. Reinterment files include
correspondence relating to the reburial procedure; blueprints
of public monuments and memorials; and lot lists, which
include lot number, name of individual representing deceased,
and amount of money held for perpetual care. Files also
include lists of perpetual care funds transferred from other
cemeteries and data on unknown or unclaimed bodies.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0100-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan District Water
Supply Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Cemeteries--Massachusetts--Swift River Valley. 2.
Cemeteries-- Massachusetts--Ware River Valley. 3.
Massachusetts--Politics and government-- 1865-1950. 4. Quabbin
Reservoir (Mass.) 5. State government records. 6. Lists. 7.
Quabbin Park Cemetery (Ware, Mass.)
035: (M-Ar)310X
035: EN4.06
ID: MASV89-A554
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Water Supply Commission.
Administrative records of real estate takings for the
Quabbin Reservoir, 1926- 1947.
0.35 cu. ft. (1 doc. box)
In five subseries: (1) Abstracts of deeds (2) List of
Quabbin Reservoir and Ware River property blanks (3) List of
former property owners (4) Ware Watershed water rights (5)
Real estate takings indexes.
Summary: The Metropolitan District Water Supply Commission
was created for the purpose of extending and increasing the
water supply to the Massachusetts metropolitan water system
(St 1926, c 375). The commission was authorized to purchase
or take land in the watersheds of the Swift and Ware rivers to
develop the Quabbin reservoir. These administrative records
document the taking of real estate by eminent domain.
Abstracts of deeds (1942-1947) contain the name of owner of
property taken, town, acreage, date deed was recorded,
reference to book number and page, reference to another
(possibly adjoining) parcel, and information blank number.
List of Quabbin Reservoir and Ware River property blanks
(1926-1946) is a register of numbers (property blanks)
assigned to property taken by eminent domain. It includes
name of property owner, blank number, date number was
assigned, town, type of property, acreage, and price asked.
List of former property owners includes former owner's
name, block and parcel numbers, acreage, abstract number, date
of deed, assessed valuation on year of purchase, price paid,
photograph number, and property blank number. It is arranged
by property taken for reservation, Ware Watershed, and
pressure aqueduct, thereunder alphabetically by town, and then
by owner's name.
Ware Watershed water rights contains a list of riparian
rights for Ware Watershed and narrative reports on the
watershed including information on dams, water privileges,
ponds, camps, and possible storage sites. It also contains a
report on the suitability of the Quabbin Reservoir for
domestic water supply prepared by the sanitary engineer, and a
sanitary census of the area.
Real estate takings indexes (1943) provide information
about the takings, and give taking number and plan number.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0100-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan District Water
Supply Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Eminent domain--Massachusetts--Swift River Valley. 2.
Eminent domain-- Massachusetts--Ware River Valley. 3.
Water-supply--Massachusetts. 4. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 5. Quabbin Reservoir (Mass.) 6. State
government records. 7. Lists.
035: (M-Ar)311X
035: EN4.06
ID: MASV89-A553
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Water Supply Commission.
Quabbin Reservoir cemetery photographs, 1930.
0.16 cubic ft. (ca. 400 photographs : negative ; 10 x 13
cm. in 4 boxes) 0.7 cubic ft. (ca. 1000 photographs : negative
; 13 x 18 cm. in 2 doc. boxes)
Original prints in: Metropolitan District Commission
Regional Office. 485 Ware Road, Belchertown, MA 01007
Summary: The Metropolitan District Water Supply Commission
was created for the purpose of extending and increasing the
water supply to the Massachusetts metropolitan water system
(St 1926, c 375). The commission was authorized to take
property in the watersheds of the Swift and Ware rivers to
develop the Quabbin Reservoir. Preparation for construction
of the reservoir included disinterment, transfer, and reburial
from cemeteries in the area to be flooded to the Quabbin Park
Cemetery or other locations. Photographs provide evidence of
the original gravesite and marker prior to removal.
Information includes name and location of cemetery, name of
person(s) buried, lot number, and comments detailing location
or providing additional information concerning ownership.
Finding aids: List by cemetery name and lot number.
Credit required: Photo courtesy of the Metropolitan
District Commission.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0100-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan District Water
Supply Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Cemeteries--Massachusetts--Swift River
Valley--Photographs. 2. Cemeteries-- Massachusetts--Ware River
Valley--Photographs. 3. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 4. Quabbin Reservoir
(Mass.)--Photographs. 5. State government records. 6.
Negatives. 7. Photographs. 8. Water resources development. 9.
Swift River Valley (Mass.)--Photographs. 10. Ware River Valley
(Mass.)--Photographs.
035: (M-Ar)680X
035: EN4.06
ID: MASV89-A550
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Water Supply Commission.
Photographs of real estate takings, 1896-1947.
5.9 cubic ft. (photographs and photographs : negative in 10
doc. boxes, 41 boxes, and 3 v.)
Arranged by project, thereunder numerically.
Original prints or negatives: Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority. 100 First Ave., Boston, MA 02129
Original prints or negatives: Metropolitan District
Commission Regional Office. 485 Ware Rd., Belchertown, MA
01007
Summary: The Metropolitan Water Board (1895-1901) and its
successor the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board
(1901-1919) were responsible for constructing the Wachusett
Reservoir (called Nashua Reservoir 1895-1898) to supply the
Metropolitan Water District (Boston and surrounding
communities) with clean water. In 1926 the Metropolitan
District Water Supply Commission was created to extend and
increase the water supply by constructing the Quabbin
Reservoir. Preparation for construction of these reservoirs
involved the purchase of real estate and the removal or
destruction of houses, barns, stores, mills, and other
commercial properties. Photographs provide evidence of the
structures and the surrounding areas used in settling claims.
Information includes owner's name, town, date, photograph no.,
photographer, and diagram of the structure and lot.
Finding aids: Vols.: Contents in each volume.
Finding aids: Database of property owners, Swift River
Valley.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0100-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan District Water
Supply Commission.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0101-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage
Board.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0103-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan Water Board.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Buildings--Massachusetts--Photographs. 2. Government
purchasing of real property--Massachusetts. 3.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 4.
Massachusetts--Photographs. 5. Quabbin Reservoir (Mass.) 6.
State government records. 7. Negatives. 8. Photographic
prints. 9. Administering government real estate acquisition.
10. Documenting real estate. 11. Nashua Reservoir (Mass.) 12.
Wachusett Reservoir (Mass.) I. Massachusetts. Metropolitan
Water and Sewerage Board. II. Massachusetts. Metropolitan
Water Board.
035: (M-Ar)1335X
035: EN4.06
ID: MASV90-A682
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Water Supply Commission.
Studies for construction of the main Quabbin dam, 1936.
0.17 cubic ft. (1 doc. box)
Summary: The Metropolitan District Water Supply Commission
was created for the purpose of extending and increasing the
water supply to the Massachusetts metropolitan water system
(St 1926, c 375). The commission was authorized to purchase
or take land in the watersheds of the Swift and Ware rivers to
develop the Quabbin Reservoir. Series was created as a survey
of a study of five methods of constructing the main dam of the
Quabbin Reservoir and was not meant to be used by contractors.
It includes a study of the existing construction conditions
and foundation description; also descriptions of the varying
methods of construction. Report is accompanied by twelve
maps, drawings, and diagrams that detail methods and
geographic location of the proposed dam.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0100-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan District Water
Supply Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Dams--Massachusetts--Quabbin Reservoir--Design and
construction. 2. Reservoirs--Massachusetts--Design and
construction. 3. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 4. Quabbin Reservoir (Mass.) 5. State
government records. 6. Maps. 7. Reports. 8. Researching dams
construction.
035: (M-Ar)1381X
035: EN4.06
ID: MASV90-A761
Massachusetts. Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board.
Agency history record.
St 1901, c 168 replaced the Metropolitan Water Board and
the Board of Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners with the
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board. St 1919, c 350, s 123
replaced that board and the Metropolitan Park Commission with
the Metropolitan District Commission.
1. Sewage disposal. 2. Water quality management. 3. Water
resources development.
035: EN4.07
ID: MASVAH0101-A
SPECIAL GUIDE NOTE. For records created by this agency not
listed or indexed under its name see among the series of the
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (EN12)
Massachusetts. Metropolitan Water Board.
Agency history record.
The Metropolitan Water Board was established by St 1895, c
488 to construct, maintain, and operate a system of
metropolitan water works for the Metropolitan Water District,
consisting of Boston and surrounding communities. In 1901 it
was abolished and its functions transferred to a Metropolitan
Water and Sewerage Board (St 1901, c 168).
035: EN4.08
ID: MASVAH0103-A
SPECIAL GUIDE NOTE. For records created by this agency not
listed or indexed under its name see among the series of the
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (EN12)
Massachusetts. Charles River Basin Commission.
Agency history record.
The Charles River Basin Commission, consisting of three
members appointed by the governor with federal authorization,
was established pursuant to St 1903, c 465 to make
examinations and plans for and to carry out the construction
of a dam across the Charles River between Boston and
Cambridge. This included removal of the Craigie Bridge,
construction of a lock and drawbridge and wasteways, dredging,
reinforcing canal walls, and construction of marginal conduits
for sewage overflow; also construction of an embankment and
public park by the City of Boston. St 1906, c 402 transferred
the last responsibilities to the commission; other related
construction including that of boathouses and landings was
authorized by St 1905, c 65; St 1907, c 404; and St 1908, c
445 and c 663.
At the completion of all these projects in 1910 the
commission was disbanded and control over the Charles River
Dam was transferred to the Metropolitan Park Commission,
pursuant to St 1909, c 524.
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agency
described above can be found by searching the following access
point for the time period stated: 1903- 1910--Massachusetts.
Charles River Basin Commission.
1. Administering dams construction.
035: EN4.09
ID: MASVAH0096-A
Massachusetts. Charles River Basin Commission.
Engineer calculation and field notebooks, 1903-1910.
1.25 cu. ft. (1 record center carton and partial doc. box)
Arranged chronologically.
Summary: The Charles River Basin Commission was established
in 1903 to make examinations and plans for and to carry out
the construction of a dam across the Charles River between
Boston and Cambridge. To carry out this task, engineers hired
by the commission conducted surveys, took measurements, and
made calculations and estimates that were used to plan and
execute construction of the dam. Engineer calculation and
field notebooks contain for the most part calculations and
estimates made in the office from data collected in field,
although three notebooks contain more preliminary data.
Notebooks contain a wide range of measurements and
calculations, including estimates for needed materials,
estimates of volume of materials to be excavated or dredged,
volume and velocity of different portions of the Charles
River, measurements and calculations for planning the design
requirements of lock-gates and sluices that regulate the flow
of the river, calculations relating to existing or projected
bridges and roads, and cost estimates for various materials
and phases of the project. Notebooks also contain some
sketches and drawings.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0096-A describes the
history and functions of the Charles River Basin Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 2.
Charles River Dam (Mass.) 3. State government records. 4.
Field notes. 5. Notebooks. 6. Managing dams construction. 7.
Dams--Massachusetts--Charles River--Design and construction.
035: (M-Ar)891X
035: EN4.09
ID: MASV89-A789
Massachusetts. Charles River Basin Commission.
Contracts for construction of the Charles River Dam,
1905-1910.
1.6 cu. ft. (6 v. in 1 record center carton and 1 doc. box)
Arranged by contract number.
Summary: The Charles River Basin Commission was established
in 1903 to make examinations and plans for and to carry out
the construction of a dam across the Charles River between and
Cambridge and other construction and dredging related to the
building of the dam. To carry out these tasks, the commission
contracted for construction, supplies, and equipment.
Contracts include typescript of information to bidders, signed
typescript of awarded contract, printed standard form of
contract, and general specifications including a transcript of
the bond. A list of all bidders and amount bid is attached to
bid information. Plans for winning bids are often included.
Indexes: List of contracts by number in each volume.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0096-A describes the
history and functions of the Charles River Basin Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 2.
Charles River Dam (Mass.) 3. State government records. 4.
Contract documents. 5. Contracts. 6. Contracting dams
construction. 7. Appraised. 8. Scheduled. 9. Permanent. 10.
Dams--Massachusetts--Charles River--Design and construction.
11. Public contracts--Massachusetts.
035: (M-Ar)1065X
035: EN4.09
ID: MASV90-A51
Massachusetts. Metropolitan Park Commission.
Agency history record.
St 1893, c 407, established the Metropolitan Park
Commission, also known as the Board of Metropolitan Park
Commissioners, to acquire, maintain, and make available to the
public for exercise and recreation open space in Boston and
surrounding communities to be known as the Metropolitan Parks
District. The legislation set limits to be observed in
acquiring property, but granted the commission authority to
make and enforce regulations for its use.
The commission's responsibilities were extended to the
construction and maintenance of roadways necessary to make
parks accessible to the public. In this capacity, it could
appraise and take land, set rules to govern its use, and
appoint police for enforcement (St 1894, c 288), and cooperate
with cities and towns to maintain roads adjacent to the parks
(St 1896, c 465). Improvement of parks for recreational use
included furnishing band concerts, (1906, c 375) and
establishing a zoo at the Middlesex Fells area (St 1907, c
449)
St 1893, c 475 had authorized the commission and the State
Board of Health to investigate and improve sanitary conditions
of the Charles River. St 1907, c 404 granted the commission
joint authority with the Charles River Basin Commission to
license boat clubs to construct boathouses, landings, and
floats.
On the abolition of the Charles River Basin Commission in
1910, its responsibilities were transferred to the
Metropolitan Park Commission, including, as defined by St
1909, c 524, those for construction, maintenance, and
improvement of dams and bridges on the river and for licensing
boathouses, landings, and other structures. Authority to
control pollution in the Charles River Basin, also included in
the act, was strengthened by St 1914, c 531.
In 1919 the Metropolitan Park Commission was abolished
along with the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board, and
their combined functions were transferred to a new
Metropolitan District Commission (St 1919, c 350, s 123)
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agency
described above can be found by searching the following access
point for the time period stated: 1893- 1919--Massachusetts.
Metropolitan Park Commission.
1. Administering parks. I. Massachusetts. Board of
Metropolitan Park Commissioners.
035: EN4.10
ID: MASVAH0161-A
SPECIAL GUIDE NOTE. For records created by this agency not
listed or indexed under its name see among the series of the
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (EN12)
Massachusetts. Metropolitan Park Commission.
Outgoing general correspondence from the Claim Dept.,
1895-1901.
1.42 cubic ft. (11 v. in 1 record center carton and 1 doc.
box)
Arranged chronologically.
Summary: The Metropolitan Park Commission (MPC) (1893-1919)
was responsible for acquiring land in the Commonwealth to
develop a park system in the Boston metropolitan area for
public use. The Claim Dept. settled claims for payment of
property taken. General correspondence (recorded in
letterpress copybooks) from the claim agent is addressed to
individuals or legal counsel for individuals whose land has
been taken, and concerns settlement of the claim.
Correspondence also includes appraisals and reports detailing
claims. For correspondence after 1901 see: Outgoing general
correspondence from the Law Dept. ((M-Ar)1122X)
Indexes: Alphabetical in each volume.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0161-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan Park Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Government purchasing of real
property--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area. 2.
Parks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area--Management. 3.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 4. State
government records. 5. Correspondence. 6. Letterpress
copybooks. 7. Managing parks real estate acquisition. 8.
Appraised. 9. Scheduled. 10. Permanent.
035: (M-Ar)1056X
035: EN4.10
ID: MASV90-A60
Massachusetts. Metropolitan Park Commission.
Correspondence from the Claim Dept. to the secretary,
1895-1901.
0.35 cubic ft. (3 v. in 1 doc. box)
Arranged chronologically.
Summary: The Metropolitan Park Commission (MPC) (1893-1919)
was responsible for acquiring land in the Commonwealth to
develop a park system in the Boston metropolitan area for
public use. The Claim Dept. settled claims for payment of
property taken. Outgoing correspondence (recorded in
letterpress copybooks) from the claim agent informs the MPC
secretary of details of claims and settlements. For
correspondence after 1901 see: Correspondence from the Law
Dept. to the secretary ((M-Ar)1060X). For correspondence from
the secretary to the Claim Dept. (1894-1901) see: Outgoing
correspondence from the secretary on legal issues
((M-Ar)1062X)
Indexes: Alphabetical in each volume.
Scheduled as: Land claim letterbooks.
Vols. numbered 2-4. Vol. 1 (1894?-1895) lacking.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0161-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan Park Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Government purchasing of real
property--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area. 2.
Parks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area--Management. 3.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 4. State
government records. 5. Correspondence. 6. Letterpress
copybooks. 7. Managing parks real estate acquisition. 8.
Appraised. 9. Scheduled. 10. Permanent. I. Title: Land claim
letterbooks.
035: (M-Ar)1058X
035: EN4.10
ID: MASV90-A53
Massachusetts. Metropolitan Park Commission.
Outgoing correspondence from the general superintendent of
reservations, 1894- 1896.
0.17 cubic ft. (2 v. in 1 doc. box)
Arranged chronologically
Summary: The Metropolitan Park Commission (MPC) (1893-1919)
was responsible for the supervision, maintenance, policing,
and use of land for the Metropolitan Parks District (Boston
and surrounding communities), including maintenance of its
roads and sewers. The duties of the general superintendent
were to supervise the work at each reservation and to report
to the MPC secretary. Outgoing correspondence (recorded in
letterpress copybooks) includes reports to the secretary, and
correspondence with the supervisors of each reservation and
with officials in towns in which reservations were located.
Topics include details of work in progress, personnel issues,
relations with the community, and use and supervision of
reservations.
In 1896 the post of General Superintendent was replaced
with a Superintendence Dept.
Indexes: Alphabetical in each volume.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0161-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan Park Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Parks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area--Management. 2. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 3. State government records. 4.
Correspondence. 5. Letterpress copybooks. 6. Maintaining
parks. 7. Appraised. 8. Scheduled. 9. Permanent.
035: (M-Ar)1059X
035: EN4.10
ID: MASV90-A55
Massachusetts. Metropolitan Park Commission.
Correspondence from the Law Dept. to the secretary,
1895-1919.
0.7 cubic ft. (5 v. in 2 doc boxes)
Arranged chronologically.
Summary: The Metropolitan Park Commission (MPC) (1893-1919)
was responsible for oversight of the acquisition, maintenance,
policing, and use of land for the Metropolitan Parks District
(Boston and surrounding communities) including the maintenance
of its roads and sewers. The Law Dept. handled routine legal
issues for the agency, including land taking, conveyances,
contracts, and claims against the agency; and provided
opinions and interpretations of the law. Correspondence
(recorded in letterpress copybooks) is addressed primarily to
the MPC secretary.
For correspondence concerning claims through 1901 see:
Correspondence from the Claim Dept. to the secretary
((M-Ar)1058X)
Indexes: Alphabetical in each volume.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0161-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan Park Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Government purchasing of real
property--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area. 2.
Parks--Law and legislation--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area. 3. Parks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area--Management. 4. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 5. State government records. 6.
Correspondence. 7. Letterpress copybooks. 8. Litigating. 9.
Managing parks. 10. Appraised. 11. Scheduled. 12. Permanent.
035: (M-Ar)1060X
035: EN4.10
ID: MASV90-A54
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. Engineering
Division.
Agency history record.
St 1947, c 583, which abolished the Metropolitan Water
Supply Commission, placed all its water and sewerage system
projects then under construction within the jurisdiction of
the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC), which has
authorized to establish a Division of Construction. The
Construction Division, as it was called, carried out
construction projects for the commission's Water and Sewerage
Divisions. By 1972 it was known as the Engineering (or
Construction Engineering) Division. By 1975 it had absorbed
the functions of the Division of Parks Engineering. In 1981,
in reorganization of the MDC, the division was abolished, and
its functions distributed among Parks, Water, and Sewerage
Divisions.
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agencies
described above can be found by searching the following access
points for the time period stated: 1947-1972?--Massachusetts.
Metropolitan District Commission. Construction Division;
1972?-1981?--Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission.
Engineering Division.
1. Managing sewage disposal construction. 2. Managing water
supply systems construction. I. Massachusetts. Metropolitan
District Commission. Construction Division. II. Massachusetts.
Metropolitan District Commission. Construction Engineering
Division. III. Massachusetts. Metropolitan District
Commission. Division of Construction.
035: EN4.12
ID: MASVAH0266-A
SPECIAL GUIDE NOTE. For records created by this agency not
listed or indexed under its name see among the series of the
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (EN12)
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. Construction
Division.
Water and sewer construction photographs, 1890-1970.
35.26 cubic ft. (photographs in 80 doc. boxes, 11 boxes,
and 55 v.) 1.75 cubic ft. (photographs : negative in 5 doc.
boxes)
Arranged by project or contract number.
Original or duplicate prints: Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority. 100 First Ave., Boston, MA 02129
Original or duplicate prints: Metropolitan District
Commission Regional Office. 485 Ware Road, Belchertown, MA
01007
Glass photonegatives: Metropolitan District Commission. 20
Somerset St., Boston, MA 02108
Responsibility for operating a system of waterworks and
sewers in Boston and surrounding communities was exercised
successively by the Metropolitan Water Board (1895-1901) and
Board of Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners (1889-1901); the
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board (1901-1919); and the
Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) (since 1919),
specifically its Water and Sewerage divisions. Upon abolition
of the Metropolitan District Water Supply Commission
(1926-1947), which constructed the Quabbin Reservoir,
responsibility for that agency's construction projects and for
those of the Water and Sewerage Divisions of the MDC was given
to the MDC's Construction Division, known by 1972 as the
Engineering Division.
Summary: The Construction Division and its predecessors
were responsible for constructing and maintaining a system of
waterworks to provide the Boston metropolitan area with clean
water and an adequate sewerage system. Photographs document
construction of the metropolitan water supply system,
construction of the Wachusett Reservoir and the Hopkinton
Reservoir under the Metropolitan Water Board and the
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board; construction of the
Quabbin Reservoir under the Metropolitan District Water Supply
Commission; maintenance of these and other waterworks and
sewers by the Water and Sewerage divisions of the MDC; and
water and sewer construction completed under the Construction
Division of the MDC. Projects include Works Progress
Administration sewer construction in Rutland and Holden
(1939-1942); Weston, Chicopee, and Southborough aqueducts
(1939-1940); Spot Pond (1939-
1969); Nut Island sewerage (1945-1953); Alewife Brook; City
Tunnel; Deer Island; Charles River flood control; and other
water and sewer projects in the Boston metropolitan area.
Deer Island Pumping Station photographs in box 8 and some
in box 95 copied from originals in MDC archives ca. 1985 by
Boston Affiliates, Inc. as part of Deer Island Pumping Station
documentation project for Historic American Engineering
Record; presented to Archives by Boston Affiliates, Inc., Dec.
20, 1991.
Finding aids: 1890-1919: Contents in each volume.
Finding aids: Volume/container list.
Credit required: Photo courtesy of the Metropolitan
District Commission.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0266-A describes the
history and functions of the Engineering Division, an agency
successor to the Construction Division.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0100-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan District Water
Supply Commission.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0101-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage
Board.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0103-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan Water Board.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0277-A describes the
history and functions of the Sewerage Division.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0099-A describes the
history and functions of the Water Division.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Aqueducts--Massachusetts--Design and
construction--Photographs. 2.
Reservoirs--Massachusetts--Design and
construction--Photographs. 3. Sewage disposal
plants--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area--Design and
construction--Photographs. 4.
Waterworks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area--Design
and construction--Photographs. 5. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 6. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1951- 7. State government records. 8. Negatives.
9. Photographic prints. 10. Documenting sewage disposal
construction. 11. Documenting water supply systems
construction. I. Massachusetts. Metropolitan District
Commission. Sewerage Division. II. Massachusetts. Metropolitan
District Commission. Water Division. III. Massachusetts.
Metropolitan District Water Supply Commission. IV.
Massachusetts. Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board. V.
Massachusetts. Metropolitan Water Board.
035: (M-Ar)889X
035: EN4.12
ID: MASV89-A559
Massachusetts. Division of Metropolitan Planning.
Agency history record.
St 1923, c 399 established the Division of Metropolitan
Planning within the Metropolitan District Commission to
investigate and make recommendations as to transportation
services and facilities within the district. St 1925, c 129
reconstituted its membership. St 1941, c 466 abolished the
division, transferring its powers and duties to the State
Planning Board.
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agency
described above can be found by searching the following access
point for the time period stated: 1923-
1941--Massachusetts. Division of Metropolitan Planning.
1. Administering transportation planning. I. Massachusetts.
Metropolitan District Commission. Division of Metropolitan
Planning.
035: EN4.13
ID: MASVAH0223-A
Massachusetts. Board of Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners.
Agency history record.
The Board of Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners, known
also as the Metropolitan Sewerage Commission, was established
by St 1889, c 439 to oversee sewage disposal in the Mystic and
Charles River Valleys. It was abolished by St 1901, c 168,
which combined its functions with those of the Metropolitan
Water Board to form the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board.
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agency
described above can be found by searching the following access
point for the time period stated: 1889- 1901--Massachusetts.
Board of Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners.
1. Sewage disposal. I. Massachusetts. Metropolitan Sewerage
Commission.
035: EN4.14
ID: MASVAH0245-A
SPECIAL GUIDE NOTE. For records created by this agency not
listed or indexed under its name see among the series of the
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (EN12)
Massachusetts. Committee on Charles River Dam.
Agency history record.
Resolves 1901, c 105 authorized the governor to appoint a
committee to investigate and report to the General Court by
next session on the feasibility and desirability of
constructing and maintaining a dam across the Charles River
between Boston and Cambridge, with the committee's expenses to
be paid by the two cities. Resolves 1902, c 103 extended the
deadline for its report to Jan. 1903. That report led to the
creation of the Charles River Basin Commission (St 1903, c
465)
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agency
described above can be found by searching the following access
point for the time period stated: 1901- 1903--Massachusetts.
Committee on Charles River Dam.
1. Investigating dams construction.
035: EN4.15
ID: MASVAH0388-A
Massachusetts. Committee on Charles River Dam.
Diversion of Boston sewage files, 1902-1903.
0.35 cubic ft. (1 doc. box)
In two subseries: (1) Notes and computations (2) Finished
tables, maps, and blueprints; arranged within each subseries
by subject.
Summary: The Committee on Charles River Dam was established
pursuant to Resolves 1901, c 105 to consider the feasibility
and desirability of constructing and maintaining a dam across
the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge. Diversion of
Boston sewage from the Charles River Basin above the site of
such a dam was considered necessary before proceeding with dam
construction. Series was created to investigate alternative
methods of diversion.
Notes and computations relate to areas served by Boston
sewage system, sewage and rainwater volume, beaches and tide
levels, and costs for improved sewage disposal; there is also
related correspondence between consulting engineers to the
committee and City of Boston engineers. Finished tables,
maps, and blueprints are accompanied by a report to the
committee on sewage diversion by a City of Boston engineer.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0388-A describes the
history and functions of the Committee on Charles River Dam.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Sewage disposal--Massachusetts--Boston--Costs. 2. Sewage
disposal in rivers, lakes, etc.--Massachusetts--Charles River.
3. Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 4.
Boston (Mass.)--Maps. 5. Charles River Dam (Mass.) 6. State
government records. 7. Maps. 8. Tables (Documents) 9.
Investigating sewers construction.
035: (M-Ar)1805X
035: EN4.15
ID: MASV92-A66
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. Planning
Office.
Agency history record.
The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) (MGLA, c 28 and
c 92), the agency responsible for the Boston metropolitan
parks, water, and sewerage districts, includes a Planning
Office. The office originates or investigates proposals for
acquisition, use, or development of MDC facilities and
properties, including coordinating related work of state,
city, and private developers.
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agency
described above can be found by searching the following access
point for the time period stated:
1970?-present--Massachusetts. Metropolitan District
Commission. Planning Office.
1. Coordinating environment planning. 2. Coordinating
public utilities planning.
035: EN4.16
ID: MASVAH0385-A
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. Planning
Office.
Short-term project planning files, [ca.1970-ongoing].
<30 cubic ft.>
Arranged alphabetically by project.
Currently interfiled with: Capital project planning files
((M-Ar)1567), Long- term project planning files ((M-Ar)1820),
and: Planning process files ((M- Ar)1756)
Summary: The Planning Office of the Metropolitan District
Commission (MDC) originates or investigates proposals for
acquisition, use, or development of MDC facilities and
properties, including coordinating related work of state,
city, and private developers. Series is created to coordinate
MDC/developer activities, grant easements, facilitate permit
issuance, and participate in environmental review process for
projects abutting MDC properties.
Files contain environmental impact reports, abutters
modifications, Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act filings,
easement survey and recording data, environmental and zoning
reports, correspondence with and statements to conservation
commissions and the Dept. of Environmental Protection; also
maps and copies of financial materials.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0385-A describes the
history and functions of the Planning Office.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Metropolitan
District Commission. 20 Somerset St., Boston, MA 02108.
1. Construction industry--Environmental
aspects--Massachusetts. 2. Parks-- Government
policy--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area. 3. Parks--
Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area--Planning. 4.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 5. State
government records. 6. Environmental impact statements. 7.
Maps. 8. Project files. 9. Managing parks planning. 10.
Monitoring environmental protection. 11. Scheduled. 12.
Permanent.
035: (M-Ar)589
035: EN4.16
ID: MASV92-A44
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. Planning
Office.
Capital project planning files, [ca. 1970-ongoing].
<30 cubic ft.>
Arranged alphabetically by project.
Currently interfiled with: Planning process files
((M-Ar)1756), Long-term project planning files ((M-Ar)1820),
and: Short-term project planning files ((M-Ar)589)
Summary: The Planning Office of the Metropolitan District
Commission (MDC) originates or investigates proposals for
acquisition, use, or development of MDC facilities and
properties, including coordinating related work of state,
city, and private developers. Series is created to coordinate
MDC activities with those of state agencies and private groups
involved in developing capital facilities in areas under MDC
jurisdiction.
Files contain memorandums, correspondence, and reports
relating to projects; comments on submitted plans or designs;
meeting and discussion notes relating to design process; also
maps and copies of financial materials.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0385-A describes the
history and functions of the Planning Office.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Metropolitan
District Commission. 20 Somerset St., Boston, MA 02108.
1. Parks--Government policy--Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area. 2. Parks--Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area--Planning. 3. Massachusetts-- Politics and
government--1951- 4. State government records. 5. Maps. 6.
Project files. 7. Managing parks planning. 8. Scheduled. 9.
Permanent.
035: (M-Ar)1567
035: EN4.16
ID: MASV92-A41
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. Planning
Office.
Planning process files, [ca. 1970-ongoing].
<1 cubic ft.>
Arranged alphabetically.
Currently interfiled with: Capital project planning files
((M-Ar)1567), Long- term project planning files ((M-Ar)1820),
and: Short-term project planning files ((M-Ar)589)
Summary: The Planning Office of the Metropolitan District
Commission (MDC) originates or investigates proposals for
acquisition, use, or development of MDC facilities and
properties, including coordinating related work of state,
city, and private developers. Series is created to define
responsibilities and structure of office and guide personnel
in performance of their responsibilities.
Files contain committee meeting minutes, directives,
manuals, and other information governing planning review
process.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0385-A describes the
history and functions of the Planning Office.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Metropolitan
District Commission. 20 Somerset St., Boston, MA 02108.
1. Parks--Government policy--Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area. 2. Parks--Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area--Planning. 3. Massachusetts-- Politics and
government--1951- 4. State government records. 5.
Administrative records. 6. Monitoring parks planning. 7.
Scheduled. 8. Permanent.
035: (M-Ar)1756
035: EN4.16
ID: MASV92-A42
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. Planning
Office.
Long-term project planning files, [ca.1970-ongoing].
<30 cubic ft.>
Arranged alphabetically by project.
Currently interfiled with: Capital project planning files
((M-Ar)1567), Planning process files ((M-Ar)1756), and:
Short-term project planning files ((M-Ar)589)
Summary: The Planning Office of the Metropolitan District
Commission (MDC) originates or investigates proposals for
acquisition, use, or development of MDC facilities and
properties, including coordinating related work of state,
city, and private developers. Series is created to develop
master plans for long-term development or acquisition of land
for parks.
Files contain agreements, plans, conceptual plans and
drawings, land acquisition records, inventory and description
of lands in MDC jurisdiction and prioritization of needs of
current properties and of lands for potential acquisition,
also maps and copies of financial materials.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0385-A describes the
history and functions of the Planning Office.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Metropolitan
District Commission. 20 Somerset St., Boston, MA 02108.
1. Parks--Government policy--Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area. 2. Parks--Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area--Planning. 3. Massachusetts-- Politics and
government--1951- 4. State government records. 5. Maps. 6.
Plans. 7. Project files. 8. Managing parks planning. 9.
Scheduled. 10. Permanent.
035: (M-Ar)1820
035: EN4.16
ID: MASV92-A43
Massachusetts. Dept. of Environmental Management.
Agency history record.
The Dept. of Environmental Management (DEM) was established
pursuant to St 1974, c 806 (effective July 1975), superseding
the Dept. of Natural Resources, and including its Board of
Natural Resources (renamed Board of Environmental Management
per St 1975, c 706, s 36); also its Division of Forest and
Parks and Division of Water Resources (but not its divisions
of fisheries and game, law enforcement, conservation services,
marine fisheries, and mineral resources, placed elsewhere) and
the Bureau of Solid Waste Disposal of the Dept. of Public
Works. The Division of Waterways (construction function only)
was transferred to DEM from the Dept. of Environmental Quality
Engineering (DEQE) per St 1983, c 289, s 61 and c 589, s 16.
The Bureau of Solid Waste Disposal was deleted from DEM per St
1987, c 584, s 2A and its functions transferred to DEQE.
The department's stated function per MGLA c 21 is to
exercise general care and oversight of the Commonwealth's
natural resources and adjacent waters; to propose and carry
out measures for their protection, conservation, control, use,
increase, and development; and to carry on related
investigations and research.
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agency
described above can be found by searching the following access
point for the time period stated: 1975-
present--Massachusetts. Dept. of Environmental Management.
1. Protecting environment. 2. Protecting natural resources.
035: EN6
ID: MASVAH0190-A
Massachusetts. Dept. of Environmental Management.
Board of Environmental Management minutes, 1953-1986.
2.5 cubic ft. (2 record center cartons)
Arranged chronologically.
Summary: The Dept. of Environmental Management has general
care and oversight of the natural resources of the
Commonwealth and adjacent waters, develops policies for their
management, and administers parks and historic sites that have
come under its jurisdiction. The Board of Environmental
Management (established as the Board of Natural Resources per
St 1953, c 631, s 1, and renamed by St 1975, c 706, s 36)
establishes policies and approves programs to be implemented
by the department (MGLA c 21, s 2). Series is created as a
record of discussions and policy decisions made by the board.
Topics include park development, land acquisition, litigation,
proposed legislation, and personnel issues.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0190-A describes the
history and functions of the Dept. of Environmental
Management.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
Location: Active records: Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Dept. of Environmental Management. 100 Cambridge St., Boston,
MA 02202.
1. Environmental policy--Massachusetts. 2. Natural
resources--Massachusetts. 3. Parks--Massachusetts. 4.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 5. State
government records. 6. Minutes. 7. Administering parks. 8.
Monitoring environment. 9. Appraised. 10. Scheduled. 11.
Permanent. I. Massachusetts. Board of Environmental
Management. II. Massachusetts. Board of Natural Resources.
III. Title: Minutes.
035: (M-Ar)1163
035: EN6
ID: MASV90-A471
Massachusetts. Dept. of Environmental Management.
Plan of picnic grounds at Concord, 1880.
1 leaf (1 folder ; 90 x 120 cm.)
Summary: The Dept. of Environmental Management, which has
general care and oversight of the natural resources of the
Commonwealth and adjacent waters, maintains series relating to
these functions created by earlier agencies. Series was
created to map planned recreational facilities in the Walden
Pond area. Creating agency and provenance are unknown.
Scheduled under the department's Division of Planning and
Development.
Title proper: Picnic grounds at Concord.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0190-A describes the
history and functions of the Dept. of Environmental
Management.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0395-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Planning and
Development.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
1. Parks--Massachusetts--Concord--Maps. 2.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950. 3. State
government records. 4. Maps. 5. Plans. 6. Managing parks
planning. 7. Scheduled. 8. Permanent. I. Massachusetts. Dept.
of Environmental Management. Division of Planning and
Development. II. Title: Picnic grounds at Concord.
035: (M-Ar)1337X
035: EN6
ID: MASV92-A39
Massachusetts. Dept. of Environmental Management.
Map of Metropolitan District, 1933.
<1 cubic ft.
Summary: The Dept. of Environmental Management, which has
general care and oversight of the natural resources of the
Commonwealth and adjacent waters, maintains series relating to
these functions created by earlier agencies. Series was
created by the Division of Metropolitan Planning of the
Metropolitan District Commission, an agency mandated for
transportation planning, to show population trends in the
Metropolitan District (Boston and surrounding areas). Actual
use and provenance of map are unknown.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0190-A describes the
history and functions of the Dept. of Environmental
Management.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0223-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Metropolitan
Planning.
Location: Dept. of Environmental Management. 100 Cambridge
St., Boston, MA 02202.
1. Population forecasting--Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area. 2. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 3. Boston Metropolitan Area- -Maps. 4.
Boston Metropolitan Area--Population density. 5. State
government records. 6. Maps. 7. Monitoring population growth.
8. Scheduled. 9. Permanent.
035: (M-Ar)1822X
035: EN6
ID: MASV92-A40
Massachusetts. Dept. of Environmental Management. Division of
Planning and Development.
Agency history record.
An Office of Planning was established in 1973 in the Dept.
of Natural Resources (annual report FY1973). It was continued
in 1975 when the department was succeeded by the Dept. of
Environmental Management (FY1977-1978) and has been referred
to successively as: Office of Planning and Program Development
(FY1980), Office of Planning and Resource Development
(FY1981), Office of Planning and Development (FY1982, 1984),
and Division of Planning and Development (FY1985-1986). The
division provides direction for the department in carrying out
its mandate to exercise general care and oversight of the
Commonwealth's natural resources and adjacent waters (MGLA c
21)
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agencies
described above can be found by searching the following access
points for the time period stated: 1973-1975?--Massachusetts.
Dept. of Natural Resources. Office of Planning;
1975?-present--Massachusetts. Dept. of Environmental
Management. Division of Planning and Development.
1. Protecting environment. 2. Protecting natural resources.
I. Massachusetts. Dept. of Natural Resources. Office of
Planning. II. Massachusetts. Dept. of Environmental
Management. Office of Planning. III. Massachusetts. Dept. of
Environmental Management. Office of Planning and Development.
035: EN6.01
ID: MASVAH0395-A
Massachusetts. Dept. of Environmental Management. Division of
Planning and Development.
Scenic river projects--maps and plans, 1980-[ongoing].
<60 cubic ft.>
Currently interfiled with other Scenic river projects
series; arranged alphabetically by site.
Summary: The Division of Planning and Development provides
direction for the Dept. of Environmental Management in
carrying out its mandate to exercise general care and
oversight of the Commonwealth's natural resources and adjacent
waters. Pursuant to MGLA c 21, s 17B, the department, through
the division's Scenic Rivers Program, may designate and
restrict certain rivers and streams for scenic or recreational
purposes to protect them from alteration or spoliation.
Series is created to provide graphic representation of such
waterways and contiguous shorelines for departmental use and
as documentation of mandated statutory action.
Files contain maps and plans regarding development of
program project with recommendations for furtherance of scenic
qualities, narrative description, and general hydrography of
waterway.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0395-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Planning and
Development.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Dept. of
Environmental Management. 100 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02202.
1. Rivers--Massachusetts--Classification. 2.
Rivers--Massachusetts--Maps. 3.
Rivers--Massachusetts--Recreational use. 4.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 5. State
government records. 6. Maps. 7. Plans. 8. Protecting rivers
environment. 9. Scheduled. 10. Permanent.
035: (M-Ar)1909
035: EN6.01
ID: MASV93-A38
Massachusetts. Dept. of Environmental Management. Division of
Planning and Development.
Scenic river projects--reports, 1978-1990.
4 cubic ft.
Currently interfiled with other Scenic river projects
series; arranged alphabetically by site.
Summary: The Division of Planning and Development provides
direction for the Dept. of Environmental Management in
carrying out its mandate to exercise general care and
oversight of the Commonwealth's natural resources and adjacent
waters. Pursuant to MGLA c 21, s 17B, the department, through
the division's Scenic Rivers Program, may designate and
restrict certain rivers and streams for scenic or recreational
purposes to protect them from alteration or spoilation.
Series was created to monitor progress of program projects.
Files consist of annual reports of such progress, with
information on grants and protective measures.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0395-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Planning and
Development.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Dept. of
Environmental Management. 100 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02202.
1. Rivers--Massachusetts--Classification. 2.
Rivers--Massachusetts-- Recreational use. 3.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 4. State
government records. 5. Reports. 6. Protecting rivers
environment. 7. Scheduled. 8. Permanent.
035: (M-Ar)1910X
035: EN6.01
ID: MASV93-A39
Massachusetts. Dept. of Environmental Management. Division of
Planning and Development.
Heritage State Park system projects--specifications,
1976-[ongoing].
<15 cubic ft.>
Currently interfiled with other Heritage State Park system
projects series; arranged alphabetically by site.
Summary: The Division of Planning and Development provides
direction for the Dept. of Environmental Management in
carrying out its mandate to exercise general care and
oversight of the Commonwealth's natural resources and adjacent
waters. The department, through the division's Heritage State
Park Program, has developed a system of urban state parks that
combine recreation with urban redevelopment. Series of
specifications is created to establish standards for materials
and techniques to be employed for development, building, and
other construction activities relating to parks. 1976-1978
records were created under a pilot project.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0395-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Planning and
Development.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Dept. of
Environmental Management. 100 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02202.
1. Historic sites--Massachusetts. 2.
Parks--Massachusetts--Planning. 3. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1951- 4. State government records. 5. Project
files. 6. Specifications. 7. Managing parks planning. 8.
Scheduled. 9. Permanent.
035: (M-Ar)1911
035: EN6.01
ID: MASV93-A40
Massachusetts. Dept. of Environmental Management. Division of
Planning and Development.
Heritage State Park system projects--reports,
1976-[ongoing].
<11 cubic ft.>
Currently interfiled with other Heritage State Park system
projects series; arranged alphabetically by site.
Summary: The Division of Planning and Development provides
direction for the Dept. of Environmental Management in
carrying out its mandate to exercise general care and
oversight of the Commonwealth's natural resources and adjacent
waters. The department, through the division's Heritage State
Park Program, has developed a system of urban state parks that
combine recreation with urban redevelopment. Series of
reports is created to monitor progress of park development.
1976-1978 records were created under a pilot project.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0395-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Planning and
Development.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Dept. of
Environmental Management. 100 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02202.
1. Historic sites--Massachusetts. 2.
Parks--Massachusetts--Planning. 3. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1951- 4. State government records. 5. Project
files. 6. Reports. 7. Managing parks planning. 8. Scheduled.
9. Permanent.
035: (M-Ar)1912
035: EN6.01
ID: MASV93-A41
Massachusetts. Dept. of Environmental Management. Division of
Planning and Development.
Heritage State Park system projects--designs,
1976-[ongoing].
<144 cubic ft.>
Currently interfiled with other Heritage State Park system
projects series; arranged alphabetically by site.
Summary: The Division of Planning and Development provides
direction for the Dept. of Environmental Management in
carrying out its mandate to exercise general care and
oversight of the Commonwealth's natural resources and adjacent
waters. The department, through the division's Heritage State
Park Program, has developed a system of urban state parks that
combine recreation with urban redevelopment. Series is
created to provide graphic representation of park layouts and
facilities. Files contain park layouts, general and
facilities plans, elevations, and design conceptions.
1976-1978 records were created under a pilot project.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0395-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Planning and
Development.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Dept. of
Environmental Management. 100 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02202.
1. Historic sites--Massachusetts. 2.
Parks--Massachusetts--Planning. 3. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1951- 4. State government records. 5. Elevations.
6. Plans. 7. Project files. 8. Site plans. 9. Managing parks
planning. 10. Scheduled. 11. Permanent.
035: (M-Ar)1913
035: EN6.01
ID: MASV93-A42
Massachusetts. Dept. of Environmental Management. Office of
Historic Resources.
Agency history record.
The Office of Historic Resources, within the Division of
Resource Conservation, Dept. of Environmental Management, is
responsible for implementing the Olmsted Historic Landscape
Preservation Program and for providing technical and financial
assistance to municipalities seeking to preserve and upgrade
historic park lands.
1. Historic preservation. 2. Protecting parks.
035: EN6.03
ID: MASVAH0399-A
Massachusetts. Dept. of Environmental Management. Office of
Historic Resources.
Final reports, 1984-[ongoing].
<3 cubic ft.>
Arranged alphabetically by municipality.
Summary: The Office of Historic Resources furthers the
mission of the Dept. of Environmental Management to preserve
and enhance the natural resources of the Commonwealth by
implementing the Olmsted Historic Landscape Preservation
Program and by providing technical and financial assistance to
municipalities seeking to preserve and upgrade historic park
lands. The office inventories and studies resources, reviews
and approves grant applications, conducts feasibility studies,
disburses and oversees funds for highest priority utilization,
and establishes operational plans for Olmsted parks. Series
is created to document such studies, resource inventories, and
preservation/ development strategies and to promulgate optimum
operating plans.
Files contain landscape histories, structural studies,
furnishing reports, archaeological surveys, restoration and
development guidelines, and master plan of operations.
Files currently to 1989 only. Program remains authorized
subject to renewed appropriation.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0399-A describes the
history and functions of the Office of Historic Resources.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Dept. of
Environmental Management. 100 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02202.
1. Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903. 2. Historic
sites--Massachusetts-- Conservation and restoration. 3.
Parks--Government policy--Massachusetts. 4.
Parks--Massachusetts--Planning. 5. Massachusetts--Politics and
government-- 1951- 6. State government records. 7. Reports. 8.
Administering archaeological surveying. 9. Historic
preservation. 10. Protecting parks. 11. Scheduled. 12.
Permanent.
035: (M-Ar)1155
035: EN6.03
ID: MASV93-A48
Massachusetts. Dept. of Environmental Management. Office of
Historic Resources.
Construction documents, 1984-[ongoing].
<30 cubic ft.>
Arranged alphabetically by municipality.
Summary: The Office of Historic Resources furthers the
mission of the Dept. of Environmental Management to preserve
and enhance the natural resources of the Commonwealth by
implementing the Olmsted Historic Landscape Preservation
Program and by providing technical and financial assistance to
municipalities seeking to preserve and upgrade historic park
lands. The office inventories and studies resources, reviews
and approves grant applications, conducts feasibility studies,
disburses and oversees funds for highest priority utilization,
and establishes operational plans for Olmsted parks. Series
is created to specify materials, methods, and designs to be
used for the preservation and development of parks.
Files contain contract specifications for material, design,
and construction; and as-built drawings of project.
Files currently to 1989 only. Program remains authorized
subject to renewed appropriation.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0399-A describes the
history and functions of the Office of Historic Resources.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Dept. of
Environmental Management. 100 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02202.
1. Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903. 2. Historic
sites--Massachusetts-- Conservation and restoration. 3.
Parks--Government policy--Massachusetts. 4.
Parks--Massachusetts--Planning. 5. Public
contracts--Massachusetts. 6. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1951- 7. State government records. 8. As-built
drawings. 9. Specifications. 10. Historic preservation. 11.
Protecting parks. 12. Scheduled. 13. Permanent.
035: (M-Ar)1914
035: EN6.03
ID: MASV93-A49
Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Office.
Agency history record.
The Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Program was
designated by the Commonwealth on Apr. 24, 1978 "to establish
values and priorities for the use of coastal resources,"
having received federal approval under the Coastal Zone
Management Act of 1972. It has been administered by an Office
of Coastal Zone Management (cf. St 1979, c 610) within the
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, which was later
legislatively authorized by St 1983, c 589, s 13 (there
called: Coastal Zone Management Office) to "adopt, and from
time to time amend rules, regulations, procedures, standards,
guidelines, and policies which shall constitute the
Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Program...to secure for
the inhabitants of the Commonwealth the objectives and
benefits of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act."
The program consists of twenty-seven policies (called the
Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Plan) which provide for
a review of all federally conducted or supported activities
that directly affect the coastal zone to assure that they are
in compliance with approved state environmental management
programs such as those provided in the Coastal Wetlands
Restriction Act (St 1965, c 768). The office also works with
state agencies to improve such programs.
Regulatory policies call for protecting ecologically
significant resource areas, and those of unique productivity;
supporting national water quality goals; controlling
construction and flood or erosion control permits, dredging
construction and flood or erosion control permits, dredging
projects, offshore sand and gravel mining, tideland industrial
use, energy facilities, exploration and production of offshore
oil and gas resources (with evaluation of alternative sources
of energy and offshore mining), and subsurface waste
discharge; protecting designated scenic rivers; and reviewing
developments in or near historic districts or sites or public
recreation sites.
Nonregulatory policies include encouraging and assisting
commercial fisheries; ensuring appropriate public works
projects within the coastal flood plain; encouraging
conservation or recreational use of hazard-prone areas;
providing funding for flooding and erosion protection;
encouraging development appropriate to community character and
scenic resources; promoting public benefit from channel
dredging; encouraging redevelopment of urban waterfronts;
improving public access to and increasing capacity of coastal
recreation facilities; assisting developers of private
recreational facilities and sites that increase public access
to the shoreline; expanding and acquiring public recreational
areas; expanding energy conservation; ensuring that public
transportation and wastewater projects serve existing
developed areas; and encouraging revitalization of existing
development centers in the coastal zone.
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agency
described above can be found by searching the following access
point for the time period stated: 1978- present--Massachusetts
Coastal Zone Management Office.
1. Protecting coastlines development. I. Massachusetts.
Office of Coastal Zone Management.
035: EN7
ID: MASVAH0143-A
Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Office.
Areas of critical environmental concern determination case
files, 1979- [ongoing].
<8 cubic ft.>
Arranged by case number, thereunder chronologically.
Summary: Since 1978, and with direct legislative
authorization since 1983, the Coastal Zone Management Office
within the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs has
administered the interagency Massachusetts Coastal Zone
Management Program, which was established under the auspices
of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, PL 92-583.
The office reviews federal activities affecting coastal areas
of the Commonwealth for consistency with state coastal policy
and works with other state agencies to improve related
regulatory mechanisms. Series is created to define boundaries
and limit development in fragile coastal areas including
marine sanctuaries as mandated by MGLA c 21A, s 2 (7); 310
CMR 12.00 et seq. and 15 CFR 923.84. It consists of
correspondence, memorandums, reports, and summarizing letters
of determination by site. Information includes area defined,
regulatory basis for restrictions, nature of fishery habitat,
surface water conditions, impact of development upon
agriculture, habitat support resources, and historical or
archaeological features.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0143-A describes the
history and functions of the Coastal Zone Management Office.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Executive Office
of Environmental Affairs. 100 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02202.
1. Coastal ecology--Massachusetts. 2. Coastal zone
management--Law and legislation--Massachusetts. 3. Marine
parks and reserves--Massachusetts. 4. Massachusetts--Politics
and government--1951- 5. State government records. 6. Case
files. 7. Decisions. 8. Regulating coastline environment. 9.
Appraised. 10. Scheduled. 11. Permanent.
035: (M-Ar)596
035: EN7
ID: MASV89-A788
Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Office.
Martha's Vineyard Commission minutes, 1987-[ongoing].
<<1 cubic ft.>
Arranged chronologically; currently interfiled with:
Martha's Vineyard Commission minutes.
Summary: Since 1978, and with direct legislative
authorization since 1983, the Massachusetts Coastal Zone
Management Office (MCZM) within the Executive Office of
Environmental Affairs has administered the interagency
Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Program, which was
established under the auspices of the federal Coastal Zone
Management Act of 1972, PL 92-583. The office reviews federal
activities affecting coastal areas of the Commonwealth for
consistency with state coastal policy and works with other
state agencies to improve related regulatory mechanisms. The
Martha's Vineyard Commission was established by St 1974, c 637
and St 1977, c 831 to regulate shoreline development affecting
more than one town on the island and to promote economic
activities suited to the regional ecosystem. The assistant
director of MCZM, a statutory member of the commission, is
the designee of the secretary for environmental affairs.
Series is created by designee to report discussions and
decisions taken by the commission. Topics include personnel;
land purchase negotiations; size, location, and condition of
properties; industrial use of shorelands; and determinations
on land use.
Scheduled as: Martha's Vineyard Land Bank Commission
minutes.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0143-A describes the
history and functions of the Coastal Zone Management Office.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Executive Office
of Environmental Affairs. 100 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02202.
1. Coastal zone management--Massachusetts--Martha's
Vineyard--Citizen participation. 2. Land
use--Massachusetts--Martha's Vineyard--Planning. 3.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 4. Martha's
Vineyard (Mass.)-- Economic policy. 5. State government
records. 6. Minutes. 7. Protecting coastline environment. 8.
Appraised. 9. Scheduled. 10. Permanent. I. Massachusetts.
Martha's Vineyard Commission. II. Title: Martha's Vineyard
Land Bank Commission minutes.
035: (M-Ar)632
035: EN7
ID: MASV89-A791
Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Office.
Project review case files, 1977-1985.
22.5 cubic ft. (18 record center cartons)
Arranged alphabetically by municipality, thereunder
chronologically.
Summary: Since 1978, and with direct legislative
authorization since 1983, the Massachusetts Coastal Zone
Management Office within the Executive Office of Environmental
Affairs has administered the interagency Massachusetts Coastal
Zone Management Program, which was established under the
auspices of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972,
PL 92-583. The office reviews federal activities affecting
coastal areas of the Commonwealth for consistency with state
coastal policy and works with other state agencies to improve
related regulatory mechanisms. Series is created to review
and approve development projects involving use of coastal
resources, in accordance with the provisions of MGLA c 91, and
to certify compliance with all state environmental policies.
This is the only such review mandated by statute. Among the
projects reviewed are construction, condominium conversion and
development, dredging, industrial discharges, public access to
shorelines, and all projects initiated by federal agencies.
Files contain correspondence, meeting notes, schedules,
orders of condition, environmental notification forms, federal
financial applications, charts, permit applications, and
worksheets. Information includes name and location of site;
name of responsible parties; comments by advocacy groups and
by state, local, and federal agencies; impact of projects on
tidal lands, marine life, wetlands, and public access; level
of potential pollutant discharges; projected costs;
alternatives to construction; location of area affected by
project; and topographical characteristics of the site.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0143-A describes the
history and functions of the Coastal Zone Management Office.
Location: Massachusetts Archives. 220 Morrissey Boulevard,
Boston, MA 02125.
Location: Active records: Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs. 100 Cambridge St.,
Boston, MA 02202.
1. Coastal zone management--Massachusetts. 2.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 3. State
government records. 4. Case files. 5. Monitoring coastline
development areas. 6. Appraised. 7. Scheduled. 8. Permanent.
035: (M-Ar)1022
035: EN7
ID: MASV89-A797
Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Office.
Martha's Vineyard Commission findings letters,
1974-[ongoing] (bulk 1978- [ongoing]).
Currently interfiled with: Martha's Vineyard Commission
administrative files ((M-Ar)N075)
Summary: Since 1978, and with direct legislative
authorization since 1983, the Massachusetts Coastal Zone
Management Office (MCZM) within the Executive Office of
Environmental Affairs has administered the interagency
Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Program, which was
established under the auspices of the federal Coastal Zone
Management Act of 1972, PL 92-583. The office reviews federal
activities affecting coastal areas of the Commonwealth for
consistency with state coastal policy and works with other
state agencies to improve related regulatory mechanisms. The
Martha's Vineyard Commission was established by St 1974, c 637
and reconstituted by St 1977, c 831 to regulate shoreline
development affecting more than one town on the island and to
promote economic activities suited to the regional ecosystem.
The assistant director of MCZM, a statutory member of the
commission, is the designee of the secretary of environmental
affairs. Series is created by designee to issue
determinations on proposed land use. Information in findings
letters includes ownership, permitted use, and standards and
criteria for decision.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0143-A describes the
history and functions of the Coastal Zone Management Office.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Executive Office
of Environmental Affairs. 100 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02202.
1. Coastal zone management--Massachusetts--Martha's
Vineyard--Citizen participation. 2. Land
use--Massachusetts--Martha's Vineyard--Planning. 3.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 4. Martha's
Vineyard (Mass.)-- Economic policy. 5. State government
records. 6. Decisions. 7. Protecting coastline environment. 8.
Appraised. 9. Scheduled. 10. Permanent. I. Massachusetts.
Martha's Vineyard Commission.
035: (M-Ar)1863
035: EN7
ID: MASV93-A1
Massachusetts. Division of Conservation Services.
Agency history record.
St 1963, c 664 established the Division of Conservation
Services in the Dept. of Natural Resources. (Within it was
established the Committee for Conservation of Soil, Water, and
Related Resources as the legal successor to the State Soil
Conservation Committee in the Dept. of Agriculture,
established by St 1945, c 531.) St 1974, c 806, s 1 and St
1975, c 706, s 68 placed the division (and committee) within
the office of the secretary of environmental affairs
(Executive Office of Environmental Affairs). The division's
functions, currently described in MGLA c 21, ss 18-25A, are to
assist regional conservation districts and municipal
conservation, park, and recreation commissions to preserve and
acquire open space.
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agency
described above can be found by searching the following access
point for the time period stated: 1963-
present--Massachusetts. Division of Conservation Services.
1. Administering parks preservation. I. Massachusetts.
Dept. of Natural Resources. Division of Conservation Services.
035: EN9
ID: MASVAH0226-A
Massachusetts. Division of Conservation Services.
Self-help grant application files, [ca.1967-ongoing].
<6 cubic ft.>
Arranged alphabetically by municipality, thereunder by
grant no.
Microfiche in agency.
Summary: The Division of Conservation Services in the
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs assists regional
conservation districts and municipal conservation, park, and
recreation commissions to preserve and acquire open space.
Pursuant to MGLA c 132 A, s 11, the division administers an
executive office program to reimburse municipalities with
conservation commissions for approved projects to acquire park
lands or to design public outdoor facilities per MGLA c 40, ss
2B, 2D. Series consists of project files relating to such
reimbursement to account for funds and as reference in event
of future conversion of project status.
Files may contain application, field inspection, deed,
appraisal certificate, title certificate, town meeting vote,
contracts and amendments, evidence of payment and state
invoice, and treasurer statement and check copy.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0226-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Conservation
Services.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Division of
Conservation Services. 100 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02202.
1. Parks--Government policy--Massachusetts. 2.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 3. State
government records. 4. Application forms. 5. Deeds. 6. Project
files. 7. Funding parks preservation. 8. Scheduled. 9.
Permanent. 10. Massachusetts. Conservation Commissions.
035: (M-Ar)1868
035: EN9
ID: MASV93-A5
Massachusetts. Division of Conservation Services.
Urban self-help grant application files, [ca.1967-ongoing].
<18 cubic ft.>
Arranged alphabetically by municipality, thereunder by
grant no.
Microfiche in agency.
Summary: The Division of Conservation Services in the
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs assists regional
conservation districts and municipal conservation, park, and
recreation commissions to preserve and acquire open space.
Pursuant to St 1977, c 933 as amended, the division
administers an executive office program to reimburse
municipalities with a population of 35,000 with park or
recreation commissions and conservation commissions for
projects to acquire lands for municipal park and recreation
purposes. Series consists of project files relating to such
reimbursement to account for funds and as reference in event
of future conversion of project status.
Files may contain application, field inspection, boundary
and site plan, deed, appraisal certificate, title certificate,
contracts and amendments, town meeting vote, evidence of
payment and state invoice, and treasurer statement and check
copy.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0226-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Conservation
Services.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Division of
Conservation Services. 100 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02202.
1. Parks--Government policy--Massachusetts. 2.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 3. State
government records. 4. Application forms. 5. Deeds. 6. Project
files. 7. Funding parks preservation. 8. Scheduled. 9.
Permanent. 10. Massachusetts. Conservation Commissions.
035: (M-Ar)1869
035: EN9
ID: MASV93-A4
Massachusetts. Division of Conservation Services.
Land and Water Conservation Fund grant files,
1967-[ongoing].
Arranged alphabetically by municipality, thereunder by
grant no.
Microfiche in agency.
Summary: The Division of Conservation Services in the
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs assists regional
conservation districts and municipal conservation, park, and
recreation commissions to preserve and acquire open space.
Pursuant to the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act
of 1965, PL 88-578, the division administers federal funding
in Massachusetts of a program to reimburse municipalities for
projects to plan and to acquire and develop land or water
sites for outdoor recreational facilities. Series consists of
project files relating to such reimbursement to account for
funds and as reference in event of future conversion of
project status.
Files may contain application, field inspection, boundary
and site plan, deed, appraisal certificate, title certificate,
contracts and amendments, town meeting vote, evidence of
payment and state invoice, and treasurer statement and check
copy; also federal Dept. of the Interior, Form 1350
affirmative action certificate.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0226-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Conservation
Services.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Division of
Conservation Services. 100 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02202.
1. United States. Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of
1965. 2. Federal aid to outdoor recreation--Massachusetts. 3.
Parks--Government policy-- Massachusetts. 4. Parks--Government
policy--United States. 5. Massachusetts-- Politics and
government--1951- 6. State government records. 7. Application
forms. 8. Deeds. 9. Federal government records. 10.
Intergovernmental records. 11. Project files. 12. Funding
parks preservation. 13. Scheduled. 14. Permanent. I. United
States. Dept. of the Interior.
035: (M-Ar)1870
035: EN9
ID: MASV93-A2
Massachusetts. Division of Conservation Services.
Conservation restriction files, 1966-[ongoing].
Microfiche in agency.
Summary: The Division of Conservation Services in the
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs assists regional
conservation districts and municipal conservation, park, and
recreation commissions to preserve and acquire open space.
Pursuant to MGLA c 184, ss 31-32, the division administers on
behalf of the executive office the approval of conservation
restrictions on land use as contained in applications filed by
personal or corporate owners of real property. Series records
action on such applications.
Files may contain application form, field reports,
conservation restriction, registry of deeds recording
information, natural resources inventory, survey data and
lines, and base line data for Internal Revenue Service
regulations.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0226-A describes the
history and functions of the Division of Conservation
Services.
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Division of
Conservation Services. 100 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02202.
1. Landscape protection--Massachusetts. 2. Real
property--Valuation-- Massachusetts. 3.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 4. State
government records. 5. Application forms. 6. Case files. 7.
Scheduled. 8. Permanent.
035: (M-Ar)1871
035: EN9
ID: MASV93-A3
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
Agency history record.
St 1984, c 372 (effective 1985) created the Massachusetts
Water Resources Authority (MWRA) as a body politic and
corporate and public instrumentality placed in the Executive
Office of Environmental Affairs. As of July 1985, MWRA
inherited the functions of the Water and Sewerage Divisions of
the Metropolitan District Commission, thus being responsible
for the water delivery and sewer systems of the Metropolitan
Water District and Metropolitan Sewer District (Boston and
surrounding communities). Overall MWRA provides wholesale
water and/or sewer services to Boston and sixty other
communities located primarily in eastern Massachusetts; it
also rehabilitates and reconstructs area water supply and
sewage treatment facilities, to preserve public health and
protect natural resources. Divisions include the following:
Executive, Law, Waterworks, Sewerage, Program Management,
Finance and Development, and Administrative Support. MWRA's
functions are currently described in MGLA c 92 App s 1-1 et
seq.
NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agency
described above can be found by searching the following access
point for the time period stated: 1985- present--Massachusetts
Water Resources Authority.
1. Administering public utilities. 2. Administering sewage
disposal. 3. Administering water supply systems. 4.
Rehabilitating environment.
035: EN12
ID: MASVAH0394-A
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
Director subject files, 1894-[ongoing].
<176.25 cubic ft.>
Arranged alphabetically by subject.
Microfilm in agency.
Responsibility for water delivery and sewer systems in the
Boston metropolitan area has been successively that of the
Metropolitan Water Board (1895-1901) and Board of Metropolitan
Sewerage Commissioners (1889-1901); Metropolitan Water and
Sewerage Board (1901-1919); Water and Sewerage Divisions,
Metropolitan District Commission (1919-1985); and
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (since 1985)
Summary: The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)
provides wholesale water and sewer services to Boston and
sixty other communities, and rehabilitates and reconstructs
area water supply and sewage treatment facilities to preserve
public health and protect natural resources. Authority
operations are managed by division directors. Series is
created by each division director to develop, implement, and
oversee authority and division programs and activities.
Divisions represented are: Executive (including Office of the
Executive Director), Law, Waterworks, Sewerage, Program
Management, Finance and Development, and Administrative
Support. Materials from predecessor and related agencies are
included.
Files contain memorandums, correspondence, proposals,
photographs, regulations, minutes, reports, specifications,
audit reports, budgets, studies, manuals, and plans. Topics
include construction of facilities and equipment; repairs to
property; water supply, services, and rates; sewage treatment
and systems; policies and procedures; and other administrative
matters.
Finding aids: Container list (as of Jan. 1993) in Archives
arrangement and inventory area.
Scheduled as: Director's office subject files.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0394-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority.
Location: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. 100
First Avenue, Boston, MA 02129.
1. Sewage disposal--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area. 2. Water-supply engineering--Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area. 3. Waterworks-- Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area. 4. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 5. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1951- 6. State government records. 7.
Administrative records. 8. Photographs. 9. Plans. 10. Subject
files. 11. Administering sewage disposal. 12. Administering
water supply systems. 13. Scheduled. 14. Permanent. I.
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Administrative
Support Division. II. Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
Executive Division. III. Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority. Finance and Development Division. IV. Massachusetts
Water Resources Authority. Law Division. V. Massachusetts
Water Resources Authority. Program Management Division. VI.
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Sewerage Division.
VII. Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Waterworks
Division. VIII. Title: Director's office subject files.
035: (M-Ar)1882
035: EN12
ID: MASV93-A11
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
Geological sampling files, 1901-[ongoing].
<12.5 cubic ft.>
Arranged by contract.
Microfilm in agency.
Responsibility for water delivery and sewer systems in the
Boston metropolitan area has been successively that of the
Metropolitan Water Board (1895-1901) and Board of Metropolitan
Sewerage Commissioners (1889-1901); Metropolitan Water and
Sewerage Board (1901-1919); Water and Sewerage Divisions,
Metropolitan District Commission (1919-1985); and
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (since 1985)
Summary: The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)
provides wholesale water and sewer services to Boston and
sixty other communities, and rehabilitates and reconstructs
area water supply and sewage treatment facilities to preserve
public health and protect natural resources. In fulfilling
these responsibilities, the Waterworks, Sewerage, and Program
Management Divisions design, construct, and maintain drinking
water transportation systems and wastewater collection and
treatment systems. Series has been created by engineering
programs of these divisions and by predecessor and related
agencies to identify core samples and document geological data
required for facility design.
Files contain boring logs with information on location,
elevation, and footage of holes, and number of cores per hole;
analysis of geological data; and maps.
Scheduled as: Boring information.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0394-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority.
Location: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. 100
First Avenue, Boston, MA 02129.
1. Drill cores--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area. 2.
Sewage disposal-- Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area. 3.
Sewage disposal plants-- Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area--Design and construction. 4. Waterworks-
-Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area--Design and
construction. 5. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 6. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1951- 7. State government records. 8. Journals. 9.
Maps. 10. Plans. 11. Managing sewage disposal construction.
12. Managing waterworks construction. 13. Scheduled. 14.
Permanent. I. Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Program
Management Division. II. Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority. Sewerage Division. III. Massachusetts Water
Resources Authority. Waterworks Division. IV. Title: Boring
information.
035: (M-Ar)1883
035: EN12
ID: MASV93-A12
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
Contract drawings, [ca. 1895-ongoing].
1895-1984: Currently interfiled with: As-built drawings
((M-Ar) 1889)
1985-present: Arranged by contract no.
Microfilm in agency.
Responsibility for water delivery and sewer systems in the
Boston metropolitan area has been successively that of the
Metropolitan Water Board (1895-1901) and Board of Metropolitan
Sewerage Commissioners (1889-1901); Metropolitan Water and
Sewerage Board (1901-1919); Water and Sewerage Divisions,
Metropolitan District Commission (1919-1985); and
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (since 1985)
Summary: The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)
provides wholesale water and sewer services to Boston and
sixty other communities, and rehabilitates and reconstructs
area water supply and sewage treatment facilities to preserve
public health and protect natural resources. In fulfilling
these responsibilities, the Waterworks, Sewerage, and Program
Management Divisions design, construct, and maintain drinking
water transportation systems and wastewater collection and
treatment systems. Series has been created by engineering
programs of these divisions and by predecessor and related
agencies to document design of construction projects at the
signing of construction contract.
Information in contract files includes project name,
location, contract no., and date. Files contain plans and
drawings (architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and
related) with information on location, boring location, and
site utilization.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0394-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority.
Location: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. 100
First Avenue, Boston, MA 02129.
1. Sewage disposal--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area. 2. Sewage disposal plants--Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area--Design and construction. 3.
Waterworks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area--Design
and construction. 4. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 5. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1951- 6. State government records. 7.
Architectural drawings. 8. Contract drawings. 9. Electrical
drawings. 10. Plans. 11. Plumbing plans. 12. Structural
drawings. 13. Managing sewage disposal construction. 14.
Managing waterworks construction. 15. Scheduled. 16.
Permanent. I. Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Program
Management Division. II. Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority. Sewerage Division. III. Massachusetts Water
Resources Authority. Waterworks Division.
035: (M-Ar)1884
035: EN12
ID: MASV93-A13
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
Project files, 1903-[ongoing] (bulk 1970-[ongoing]).
<8375 cubic ft.>
1903-1984: Arranged by record type, thereunder by contract.
1985-present: Arranged by contract.
Microfilm in agency.
Responsibility for water delivery and sewer systems in the
Boston metropolitan area has been successively that of the
Metropolitan Water Board (1895-1901) and Board of Metropolitan
Sewerage Commissioners (1889-1901); Metropolitan Water and
Sewerage Board (1901-1919); Water and Sewerage Divisions,
Metropolitan District Commission (1919-1985); and
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (since 1985)
Summary: The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)
provides wholesale water and sewer services to Boston and
sixty other communities, and rehabilitates and reconstructs
area water supply and sewage treatment facilities to preserve
public health and protect natural resources. In fulfilling
these responsibilities, the Waterworks, Sewerage, and Program
Management Divisions design, construct, and maintain drinking
water transportation systems and wastewater collection and
treatment systems. Series has been created by engineering
programs of these divisions and by predecessor and related
agencies to document engineering, construction, and contract
data relating to construction projects.
Files contain requisitions, purchase orders,
correspondence, regulatory agency information, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and court reports, progress
schedules and reports, photographs, punch lists, consultant
and contractor meeting materials, vendor manuals,
specifications and designs, as-bid and as- built drawings,
assets tracking reports, maintenance agreements, approved shop
drawings, and specifications for equipment.
See also: Specifications, 1966-1984 ((M-Ar)1890X)
Scheduled as: Job files.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0394-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority.
Location: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. 100
First Avenue, Boston, MA 02129.
1. Sewage disposal--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area. 2. Sewage disposal plants--Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area--Design and construction. 3.
Waterworks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area--Design
and construction. 4. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 5. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1951- 6. State government records. 7. As-bid
drawings. 8. As-built drawings. 9. Construction records. 10.
Photographs. 11. Project files. 12. Shop drawings. 13.
Managing sewage disposal construction. 14. Managing waterworks
construction. 15. Scheduled. 16. Permanent. I. Massachusetts
Water Resources Authority. Program Management Division. II.
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Sewerage Division.
III. Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Waterworks
Division. IV. Title: Job files.
035: (M-Ar)1885
035: EN12
ID: MASV93-A14
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
Contract photographs, [189- -ongoing].
Arranged by contract.
Responsibility for water delivery and sewer systems in the
Boston metropolitan area has been successively that of the
Metropolitan Water Board (1895-1901) and Board of Metropolitan
Sewerage Commissioners (1889-1901); Metropolitan Water and
Sewerage Board (1901-1919); Water and Sewerage Divisions,
Metropolitan District Commission (1919-1985); and
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (since 1985)
Summary: The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)
provides wholesale water and sewer services to Boston and
sixty other communities, and rehabilitates and reconstructs
area water supply and sewage treatment facilities to preserve
public health and protect natural resources. In fulfilling
these responsibilities, the Waterworks, Sewerage, and Program
Management Divisions design, construct, and maintain drinking
water transportation systems and wastewater collection and
treatment systems. Series has been created by engineering
programs of these divisions and by predecessor and related
agencies to document visually real estate, construction
process, completed facilities, and facility inspection.
Files contain photographic prints and glass and other
negatives, some with identifying information, depicting
landscapes, Quabbin Reservoir properties prior to
construction, and water and sewer facilities before, during,
and after construction.
Scheduled as: Photographs.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0394-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority.
Location: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. 100
First Avenue, Boston, MA 02129.
1. Sewage disposal--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area--Photographs. 2. Sewage disposal
plants--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area--Photographs.
3. Waterworks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area--Photographs. 4. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 5. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1951- 6. Quabbin Reservoir (Mass.)--Photographs.
7. State government records. 8. Negatives. 9. Photographic
prints. 10. Documenting sewage disposal. 11. Documenting water
supply systems. 12. Documenting waterworks. 13. Scheduled. 14.
Permanent. I. Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Program
Management Division. II. Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority. Sewerage Division. III. Massachusetts Water
Resources Authority. Waterworks Division. IV. Title:
Photographs.
035: (M-Ar)1886
035: EN12
ID: MASV93-A15
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
Plan books, 1849-1895.
ca. 50 v.
Arranged by contract.
Responsibility for water delivery and sewer systems in the
Boston metropolitan area has been successively that of the
Metropolitan Water Board (1895-1901) and Board of Metropolitan
Sewerage Commissioners (1889-1901); Metropolitan Water and
Sewerage Board (1901-1919); Water and Sewerage Divisions,
Metropolitan District Commission (1919-1985); and
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (since 1985)
Summary: The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)
provides wholesale water and sewer services to Boston and
sixty other communities, and rehabilitates and reconstructs
area water supply and sewage treatment facilities to preserve
public health and protect natural resources. In fulfilling
these responsibilities, the Waterworks, Sewerage, and Program
Management Divisions design, construct, and maintain drinking
water transportation systems and wastewater collection and
treatment systems. Series is maintained by engineering
programs of these divisions and was created by predecessor and
related agencies, but primarily by Boston Water Works, to
document land eventually acquired by the Metropolitan District
Commission; and design of construction projects at time of
contract signing and of completed facility at close of
construction.
Files contain contract and as-built drawings of dams,
conduits, other facilities, and equipment. Drawings include
elevations, cross sections, and longitudinals. Information on
land plans includes natural features, property lines, roads,
location of structures, and names of property owners.
For later files see: Contract drawings ((M-Ar)1884) and:
As-built drawings ((M-Ar)1809)
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0394-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority.
Location: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. 100
First Avenue, Boston, MA 02129.
1. Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. 2.
Sewage disposal-- Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area. 3.
Sewage disposal plants-- Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area--Design and construction. 4. Waterworks-
-Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area--Design and
construction. 5. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1775-1865. 6. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 7. State government records. 8.
As-built drawings. 9. Contract drawings. 10. Plans. 11.
Managing sewage disposal construction. 12. Managing waterworks
construction. 13. Scheduled. 14. Permanent. I. Massachusetts
Water Resources Authority. Program Management Division. II.
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Sewerage Division.
III. Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Waterworks
Division.
035: (M-Ar)1887X
035: EN12
ID: MASV93-A16
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
As-bid drawings, 1985-[ongoing].
Arranged by contract.
Microfilm in agency.
Responsibility for water delivery and sewer systems in the
Boston metropolitan area has been successively that of the
Metropolitan Water Board (1895-1901) and Board of Metropolitan
Sewerage Commissioners (1889-1901); Metropolitan Water and
Sewerage Board (1901-1919); Water and Sewerage Divisions,
Metropolitan District Commission (1919-1985); and
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (since 1985)
Summary: The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)
provides wholesale water and sewer services to Boston and
sixty other communities, and rehabilitates and reconstructs
area water supply and sewage treatment facilities to preserve
public health and protect natural resources. In fulfilling
these responsibilities, the Waterworks, Sewerage, and Program
Management Divisions design, construct, and maintain drinking
water transportation systems and wastewater collection and
treatment systems. Series is created by engineering programs
of these divisions to document design on which vendors bid.
File units contain cover sheet with project name, location,
contract no. and date; and as-bid plans and drawings including
location, boring location, site utilization, architectural,
structural, electrical, and plumbing. Time-lines and
equipment schematics may also be included.
Scheduled as: Record drawings as-bid.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0394-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority.
Location: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. 100
First Avenue, Boston, MA 02129.
1. Sewage disposal--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area. 2. Sewage disposal plants--Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area--Design and construction. 3.
Waterworks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area--Design
and construction. 4. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1951- 5. State government records. 6.
Architectural drawings. 7. As-bid drawings. 8. Electrical
drawings. 9. Plumbing plans. 10. Site plans. 11. Structural
drawings. 12. Managing sewage disposal construction. 13.
Managing waterworks construction. 14. Scheduled. 15.
Permanent. I. Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Program
Management Division. II. Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority. Sewerage Division. III. Massachusetts Water
Resources Authority. Waterworks Division. IV. Title: Record
drawings as-bid.
035: (M-Ar)1888
035: EN12
ID: MASV93-A17
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
As-built drawings, 1895-[ongoing].
1895-1984: Currently interfiled with: Contract drawings
((M-Ar)1884) and: Shop drawings.
1985-present: Arranged by contract.
Microfilm in agency.
Responsibility for water delivery and sewer systems in the
Boston metropolitan area has been successively that of the
Metropolitan Water Board (1895-1901) and Board of Metropolitan
Sewerage Commissioners (1889-1901); Metropolitan Water and
Sewerage Board (1901-1919); Water and Sewerage Divisions,
Metropolitan District Commission (1919-1985); and
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (since 1985)
Summary: The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)
provides wholesale water and sewer services to Boston and
sixty other communities, and rehabilitates and reconstructs
area water supply and sewage treatment facilities to preserve
public health and protect natural resources. In fulfilling
these responsibilities, the Waterworks, Sewerage, and Program
Management Divisions design, construct, and maintain drinking
water transportation systems and wastewater collection and
treatment systems. Series has been created by engineering
programs of these divisions and by predecessor and related
agencies to document completed facilities and equipment after
construction.
File units contain cover sheet with project name, location,
contract no. and date; and as-built plans and drawings
including location, boring location, site utilization,
architectural, structural, electrical, and plumbing.
Scheduled as: Record drawings as-built.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0394-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority.
Location: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. 100
First Avenue, Boston, MA 02129.
1. Sewage disposal--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area. 2. Sewage disposal plants--Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area--Design and construction. 3.
Waterworks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area--Design
and construction. 4. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 5. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1951- 6. State government records. 7.
Architectural drawings. 8. As-built drawings. 9. Electrical
drawings. 10. Plumbing plans. 11. Site plans. 12. Structural
drawings. 13. Managing sewage disposal construction. 14.
Managing waterworks construction. 15. Scheduled. 16.
Permanent. I. Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Program
Management Division. II. Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority. Sewerage Division. III. Massachusetts Water
Resources Authority. Waterworks Division. IV. Title: Record
drawings as-built.
035: (M-Ar)1889
035: EN12
ID: MASV93-A18
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
Specifications, 1966-1984.
37.5 cubic ft.
Arranged by contract.
Microfilm in agency.
Responsibility for water delivery and sewer systems in the
Boston metropolitan area has been successively that of the
Metropolitan Water Board (1895-1901) and Board of Metropolitan
Sewerage Commissioners (1889-1901); Metropolitan Water and
Sewerage Board (1901-1919); Water and Sewerage Divisions,
Metropolitan District Commission (1919-1985); and
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (since 1985)
Summary: The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)
provides wholesale water and sewer services to Boston and
sixty other communities, and rehabilitates and reconstructs
area water supply and sewage treatment facilities to preserve
public health and protect natural resources. In fulfilling
these responsibilities, the Waterworks, Sewerage, and Program
Management Divisions design, construct, and maintain drinking
water transportation systems and wastewater collection and
treatment systems. Series is maintained by engineering
programs of these divisions and was created by predecessor and
related agencies to document engineering data on construction
of facilities.
File information includes description of design, materials,
and construction process; and information about successful
bidder.
For later files see: Project files ((M-Ar)1885)
Scheduled as: Spec books.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0394-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority.
Location: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. 100
First Avenue, Boston, MA 02129.
1. Sewage disposal--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area. 2. Sewage disposal plants--Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area--Design and construction. 3.
Waterworks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area--Design
and construction. 4. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1951- 5. State government records. 6. Construction
records. 7. Project files. 8. Specifications. 9. Managing
sewage disposal construction. 10. Managing waterworks
construction. 11. Scheduled. 12. Permanent. I. Massachusetts
Water Resources Authority. Program Management Division. II.
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Sewerage Division.
III. Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Waterworks
Division. IV. Title: Spec books.
035: (M-Ar)1890X
035: EN12
ID: MASV93-A19
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
Project performance objectives progress reports,
1986-[ongoing].
<10 cubic ft.>
Arranged chronologically.
Responsibility for water delivery and sewer systems in the
Boston metropolitan area has been successively that of the
Metropolitan Water Board (1895-1901) and Board of Metropolitan
Sewerage Commissioners (1889-1901); Metropolitan Water and
Sewerage Board (1901-1919); Water and Sewerage Divisions,
Metropolitan District Commission (1919-1985); and
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (since 1985)
Summary: The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)
provides wholesale water and sewer services to Boston and
sixty other communities, and rehabilitates and reconstructs
area water supply and sewage treatment facilities to preserve
public health and protect natural resources. In fulfilling
these responsibilities, the Finance and Development Division
manages budgeting, procurement, accounting, and treasury
activities, and oversees the financing plans that support
MWRA's capital improvement program. Series is created to
budget funds, review progress in meeting MWRA objectives, and
develop progress reports for the MWRA Board of Directors.
Files include information on division and departmental
annual objectives, periodic narrative descriptions of
activities and progress in meeting objectives, budgets and
lists of expenditures, drafts, comments, memorandums, and
organizational charts. Selected objectives and performance
progress information are summarized in the MWRA annual report.
Scheduled as: APPO (Authority project performance
objectives) progress reports.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0394-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority.
Location: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. 100
First Avenue, Boston, MA 02129.
1. Sewage disposal--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area. 2. Water-supply engineering--Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area. 3. Waterworks-- Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area. 4. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1951- 5. State government records. 6. Reports. 7.
Administering sewage disposal. 8. Administering water supply
systems. 9. Scheduled. 10. Permanent. I. Massachusetts Water
Resources Authority. Finance and Development Division. II.
Title: APPO progress reports. III. Title: Authority project
performance objectives progress reports.
035: (M-Ar)1891
035: EN12
ID: MASV93-A20
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
Litigation files, 1967-[ongoing].
<27 cubic ft.>
Responsibility for water delivery and sewer systems in the
Boston metropolitan area has been successively that of the
Metropolitan Water Board (1895-1901) and Board of Metropolitan
Sewerage Commissioners (1889-1901); Metropolitan Water and
Sewerage Board (1901-1919); Water and Sewerage Divisions,
Metropolitan District Commission (1919-1985); and
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (since 1985)
Summary: The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)
provides wholesale water and sewer services to Boston and
sixty other communities, and rehabilitates and reconstructs
area water supply and sewage treatment facilities to preserve
public health and protect natural resources. In fulfilling
these responsibilities, the Law Division provides legal
counsel to all other MWRA divisions, managing documents
required to comply with MWRA court-mandated Boston Harbor
Project, litigation, and environmental law issues.
Series has been created by the division and by predecessor
and related agencies to defend MWRA interests in court.
Files contain correspondence, pleadings, briefs,
depositions, memorandums, investigatory materials, and
physical evidence.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0394-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority.
Location: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. 100
First Avenue, Boston, MA 02129.
1. Harbors--Massachusetts--Boston--Waste reception
facilities. 2. Sewage-- Environmental
aspects--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area. 3.
Water-supply engineering--Environmental
aspects--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area. 4.
Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 5. State
government records. 6. Legal files. 7. Administering sewage
disposal. 8. Administering water supply systems. 9.
Counseling. 10. Litigating environmental policy. 11.
Scheduled. 12. Permanent. I. Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority. Law Division.
035: (M-Ar)1892
035: EN12
ID: MASV93-A21
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
Transition files, 1985-1989.
9.75 cubic ft.
Microfilm in agency.
Responsibility for water delivery and sewer systems in the
Boston metropolitan area has been successively that of the
Metropolitan Water Board (1895-1901) and Board of Metropolitan
Sewerage Commissioners (1889-1901); Metropolitan Water and
Sewerage Board (1901-1919); Water and Sewerage Divisions,
Metropolitan District Commission (1919-1985); and
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (since 1985)
Summary: The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)
provides wholesale water and sewer services to Boston and
sixty other communities, and rehabilitates and reconstructs
area water supply and sewage treatment facilities to preserve
public health and protect natural resources. In fulfilling
these responsibilities, the Law Division provides legal
counsel to all other MWRA divisions, managing documents
required to comply with MWRA court-mandated Boston Harbor
Project, litigation, and environmental law issues.
Series was created by the division to resolve legal issues
relating to the transfer of the metropolitan Boston water and
sewer systems from the Metropolitan District Commission to the
MWRA.
Files contain memorandums, correspondence, rate study,
budget materials, minutes, bylaws, litigation files, and other
records relating to the establishment, goals, and structure of
the MWRA and metropolitan Boston water and sewer systems.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0394-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority.
Location: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. 100
First Avenue, Boston, MA 02129.
1. Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Commission. 2.
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. 3. Sewage
disposal--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area. 4.
Water-supply engineering--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area. 5. Waterworks--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area.
6. Massachusetts--Politics and government--1951- 7. State
government records. 8. Legal files. 9. Administering sewage
disposal. 10. Administering water supply systems. 11.
Scheduled. 12. Permanent. I. Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority. Law Division.
035: (M-Ar)1893X
035: EN12
ID: MASV93-A22
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
Meeting minutes, 1926-[ongoing] (bulk 1972-[ongoing]).
<32 cubic ft.>
Arranged by creating entity, thereunder chronologically.
Microfilm in agency.
Responsibility for water delivery and sewer systems in the
Boston metropolitan area has been successively that of the
Metropolitan Water Board (1895-1901) and Board of Metropolitan
Sewerage Commissioners (1889-1901); Metropolitan Water and
Sewerage Board (1901-1919); Water and Sewerage Divisions,
Metropolitan District Commission (1919-1985); and
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (since 1985)
Summary: The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)
provides wholesale water and sewer services to Boston and
sixty other communities, and rehabilitates and reconstructs
area water supply and sewage treatment facilities to preserve
public health and protect natural resources. In fulfilling
these responsibilities, the MWRA Board of Directors, whose
affairs are administered by the Executive Division, meets
regularly to determine MWRA policy, budget, and goals. Series
is created to document the board's decisions.
Files contain agendas and materials on agenda items,
minutes of meetings, and agendas and minutes of board special
and standing committees, notably the Retirement Board. There
are also minutes from predecessor and related agencies,
notably the Metropolitan District Water Supply Commission,
1930-1945.
Finding aids: Partial container list (as of Jan. 1993) in
Archives arrangement and inventory area.
Scheduled as: Agenda material; Committee records; Minutes.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0394-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0100-A describes the
history and functions of the Metropolitan District Water
Supply Commission.
Location: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. 100
First Avenue, Boston, MA 02129.
1. Sewage disposal--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area. 2. Water-supply engineering--Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area. 3. Waterworks-- Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area. 4. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1865-1950. 5. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1951- 6. State government records. 7. Agendas. 8.
Minutes. 9. Administering sewage disposal. 10. Administering
water supply systems. 11. Scheduled. 12. Permanent. I.
Massachusetts. Metropolitan District Water Supply Commission.
II. Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Executive
Division. III. Title: Agenda material. IV. Title: Committee
records. V. Title: Minutes.
035: (M-Ar)1894
035: EN12
ID: MASV93-A23
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
Audit reports, 1985-[ongoing].
<7.25 cubic ft.>
Responsibility for water delivery and sewer systems in the
Boston metropolitan area has been successively that of the
Metropolitan Water Board (1895-1901) and Board of Metropolitan
Sewerage Commissioners (1889-1901); Metropolitan Water and
Sewerage Board (1901-1919); Water and Sewerage Divisions,
Metropolitan District Commission (1919-1985); and
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (since 1985)
Summary: The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)
provides wholesale water and sewer services to Boston and
sixty other communities, and rehabilitates and reconstructs
area water supply and sewage treatment facilities to preserve
public health and protect natural resources. In fulfilling
these responsibilities, the Executive Division encourages
economical and efficient operations and adherence to sound
management procedures and controls. Series is created by the
division to report on fiscal and performance reviews conducted
by its Internal Audit Dept.
Files contain final reports on MWRA financial matters,
compliance with approved procedures, procurement methods, and
other activities.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0394-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority.
Location: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. 100
First Avenue, Boston, MA 02129.
1. Sewage disposal--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area--Costs. 2. Water- supply
engineering--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area--Accounting. 3. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1951- 4. State government records. 5. Audits. 6.
Administering sewage disposal. 7. Administering water supply
systems. 8. Scheduled. 9. Permanent. I. Massachusetts Water
Resources Authority. Executive Division.
035: (M-Ar)1895
035: EN12
ID: MASV93-A24
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
General policies and procedures, 1986-[ongoing].
<1.25 cubic ft.>
Arranged by subject.
Responsibility for water delivery and sewer systems in the
Boston metropolitan area has been successively that of the
Metropolitan Water Board (1895-1901) and Board of Metropolitan
Sewerage Commissioners (1889-1901); Metropolitan Water and
Sewerage Board (1901-1919); Water and Sewerage Divisions,
Metropolitan District Commission (1919-1985); and
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (since 1985)
Summary: The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)
provides wholesale water and sewer services to Boston and
sixty other communities, and rehabilitates and reconstructs
area water supply and sewage treatment facilities to preserve
public health and protect natural resources. In fulfilling
these responsibilities, the Executive Division encourages
economical and efficient operations and adherence to sound
management procedures and controls. Series is created by the
division's Internal Audit Dept. to establish and disseminate
approved policies and procedures in all areas of MWRA
activity.
Files contain memorandums, procedures, and policies
authorized by the issuing department head, executive director,
and head of Internal Audit Dept., to guide audit in
administrative and program areas. Information relates to
administrative procedures, procurement, personnel management,
investment of assets, records management, geological sampling,
and other activities. Files may also contain work papers and
drafts.
Scheduled as: General policies and procedures; Policies and
procedures work papers.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0394-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority.
Location: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. 100
First Avenue, Boston, MA 02129.
1. Sewage disposal--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan
Area. 2. Water-supply engineering--Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area. 3. Waterworks-- Massachusetts--Boston
Metropolitan Area. 4. Massachusetts--Politics and
government--1951- 5. State government records. 6.
Administrative records. 7. Procedures. 8. Administering sewage
disposal. 9. Administering water supply systems. 10.
Scheduled. 11. Permanent. I. Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority. Executive Division. II. Title: Policies and
procedures work papers.
035: (M-Ar)1896
035: EN12
ID: MASV93-A25
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
Progress reports, 1985-[ongoing].
<13.25 cubic ft.>
Responsibility for water delivery and sewer systems in the
Boston metropolitan area has been successively that of the
Metropolitan Water Board (1895-1901) and Board of Metropolitan
Sewerage Commissioners (1889-1901); Metropolitan Water and
Sewerage Board (1901-1919); Water and Sewerage Divisions,
Metropolitan District Commission (1919-1985); and
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (since 1985)
Summary: The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)
provides wholesale water and sewer services to Boston and
sixty other communities, and rehabilitates and reconstructs
area water supply and sewage treatment facilities to preserve
public health and protect natural resources. In fulfilling
these responsibilities, the Program Management Division
designs and constructs wastewater treatment facilities at Deer
Island, Boston Harbor, and related projects to accomplish
court-mandated rehabilitation of the harbor. Series is created
by the division to report to the court on harbor project
progress.
Monthly reports include activity summary, list of action
items and tasks, schedule of deliverables, financial summary,
and related information about major project objectives.
Agency history record (CStRLIN)MASVAH0394-A describes the
history and functions of the Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority.
Location: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. 100
First Avenue, Boston, MA 02129.
1. Harbors--Massachusetts--Boston--Waste reception
facilities. 2. Sewage-- Environmental
aspects--Massachusetts--Boston Metropolitan Area. 3.
Massachusetts- -Politics and government--1951- 4. State
government records. 5. Reports. 6. Monitoring sewage disposal
construction. 7. Scheduled. 8. Permanent. I. Massachusetts
Water Resources Authority. Program Management Division.
035: (M-Ar)1897
035: EN12
ID: MASV93-A26