This proposal seeks funding for a consultant to help complete required documentation and research that is involved in establishing a Local Historic District (LHD). Establishing a LHD is a long and involved process, requiring comprehensive study report and the approval of the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC), the Select Board, a majority vote at Town Meeting and the State Attorney General. The consultant will help complete inventory forms and photographs for nearly 200 properties, the study report to the MHC and other tasks