Jul 8, 2024BoardMeeting
BoardCity of New Albany Public Meeting
This public meeting focused on the proposed New Albany Historic District nomination process. Representatives from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History discussed the National Register of Historic Places program, the specific criteria for historic designation, and the potential benefits of listing, such as protection from certain federal projects and access to tax credits. The presentation included an overview of the district boundaries, the survey process for identifying contributing and non-contributing resources, and procedures for property owners to object to the designation. Attendees were informed about how to access nomination documentation and inquire about individual property assessments.