Nomination for Musketaquid Mills

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NPS Form 10-900 (Rev. 10-90) OMB No. 1024-0018 RECEIVED 2280 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service 1480 NOV - 5 1999 National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NAT. REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NATIONAL PARK SERVICE This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions.

Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property historic name MUSKETAQUID MILLS other names/site number 2. Location street & number 131 DAVIDSON STREET -_not for publication city or town LOWELL _ vicinity state MASSACHUSETTS _code_ MA county MIDDLESEX code 017zip code 01852 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1986, as amended, I hereby certify that this &nomination - request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property & meets [ does not meet the National Register Criteria.

I recommend that this property be considered significant - nationally [ statewide ( locally. (D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) esa tit yquald fSgnature of ceniving oficlartite Jualin/. MeDonough, Executive Director 10/38/99 Date Massachusetts Historical Commission, State Historic Preservation Officer State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property - meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. (D See continuation sheet for additional Comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I, hereby certify that this property is: Eentered in the National Register - See continuation sheet. - determined eligible for the National Register - See continuation sheet.

- determined not eligible for the National Register - removed from the National Register - other (explain): Date of Action 12/9/99 Musketaquid Mills Name of Property 5. Classification Ownership of Property (Check as many boxes as apply) xprivate _ public-local _ public-State _ public-Federal Middlesex, MA County and State (Check only one box) xbuilding(s) district - site _structure _ object Number of Resources within Property (Do not include previously listed resources in the count.) Contributing 1 Noncontributing Name of related multiple property listing (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) building sites structures objects 1 Total Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register 6.

Function or Use Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) INDUSTRY/manufacturing facility Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) GOVERNMENT/government office 7. Description Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) OTHER/ Early 20th century Industrial Materials (Enter categories from instructions) foundation_brick walls brick roof other rubber granite (sills) Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) HPS Form 10-900-a United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number _ 7 Page - OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 Musketaquid Mills Lowell (Middlesex Co.), Mass. 7.

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION The Musketaquid Mills is located in the Belvidere section of Lowell, east of the Lowell National Historic Park (1978) and the Downtown Lowell Historic District (LHD, 1983). The Concord River which is located just south and west of the mill separates Belvidere from the Historic Park and Lowell Historic District. The Musketaquid Mill stands at the intersection of Davidson and Howe Streets in an area that was densely developed with industrial buildings in the late 19th and early 20" centuries but today retains little of its historic building stock. The Musketaquid is the only intact historic mill remaining in the area. The building is a four-story brick structure that was constructed in three stages. The oldest portion dates from 1909 and includes the six southernmost bays (lower three floors only).

In 1912 a small single-story brick addition was built off the southwest corner of the mill to house a boiler room. Between 1915 and about 1925 the northern eight bays and fourth floor were added The main block is essentially rectangular in plan (fourteen bays at east and west elevations and six bays at north and south elevations), although the southwest corner is clipped at an irregular angle. Fenestration includes regularly-spaced double-hung windows running along each elevation. Windows are set in segmental arched openings with rusticated granite sills and contain 12/12 sash (a combination of original and replacements). Eleven windows were fitted with small vents to meet code requirements as part of a recent Certified Rehabilitation (completed in December 1997). Interior storm sash were installed as part of the recent rehabilitation as well.

Most are single windows but there are a few paired sash at the rear (south) elevation. Arched window heads are formed by triple rows of header bricks. Window openings at the basement level were blocked with brick (date unknown). The building is enclosed by a flat roof which has a low brick parapet running along the east side. The elevator shaft rises a full story above the roof near the center of the north end. There is a small brick chimney projecting from the south end of the roof. There is little in the way of architectural ornamentation on the building, other than the corbelled brick cornices that circumscribe the main block, boiler room addition, and elevator shaft. The principal entry to the building is centered on the Davidson Street (north) elevation. It consists of a set of double doors, slightly recessed within a segmental arched opening with a rusticated granite step.

The doors date from c. 1990 but are sympathetic to the historic character of the building. Just east of the entry, in the location of a former freight elevator loading bay, is a handicap accessible entrance that was installed as part of the recent rehabilitation. The original sill opening was lowered (arched head and original width of opening maintained) and transom and wood double doors were installed. At the south end of the east elevation is a secondary entry. Contained within a segmental arched opening, the secondary entry contains a modern wood door (c. 1990) that is sympathetic to the historic character of the building.

At the rear (south) elevation a wide vehicular entrance was added (in the former location of windows), probably in 1921 when (continued) NPS Form 10-900-a (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number - Page . OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 Musketaquid Mills Lowell (Middlesex Co.), Mass. permits indicate a "garage" was constructed (this was an interior garage). The opening contained two wide sliding wood doors, each with a 16-pane light. As part of the recent rehabilitation, the doors were removed and the opening infilled with brick. The possibility of restoring the original window openings in this location was explored but it was found that a large steel beam, which interferes with window locations, had been installed when the garage was added.

In addition, the original window heights here do not line up with the interior floor height, probably because there was originally an elevator in the location. On the interior, the building is typical of mill construction. Prior to the recent rehabilitation, it had open floor plans. Walls were exposed brick; floor framing was also exposed. An enclosed office (c. 1930) existed in the northwest corner of the first floor and bathrooms had been added along the rear wall (south) at each floor (c. 1970s). There were two utilitarian staircases with exposed brick walls and wood stairs, in addition to a freight elevator. As part of the recent rehabilitation the building was converted to office use. Most of the partitions that were added are low moveable dividers so that a sense of the original open feeling is retained in many areas.

At the second through fourth floors the exposed brick walls remain above sill height. Areas of the exposed ceiling framing remain visible at the fourth floor. The freight elevator was removed but both staircases remain intact. Archaeological Description At least one prehistoric site extends onto the Musketaquid Mills property and considerable evidence exists that a high potential was present for the recovery of prehistoric resources at this location. In general, however, the present potential for significant prehistoric resources on the nominated property is low. Seven prehistoric sites are recorded in the general area (within one mile) of the Musketaquid Mills including site 19-MD-47, listed as a large village site. Local histories mention the site as the village of the Wamesits located at the confluence of the Concord and Merrimack Rivers.

The village was reportedly abandoned after an attack by Europeans during King Philips War. Other nearby sites include an additional large village site to the west on the south bank of the Merrimack River and several smaller campsites. Environmental characteristics of the area also indicate several locational criteria (slope, soil drainage, distance to wetlands) that are favorable indicators for most types of prehistoric sites. Prior to historic period industrial development of the area, the nominated property was characterized by a well drained level to moderately sloping riverine terrace on the east bank of the Concord River at its confluence with the Merrimack River. Given the above information, a high potential was originally present for the recovery of prehistoric resources at this location.

However, given the small size of the property (less than one acre), the impacts associated with several stages of development for Musketaquid Mills from 1909 to 1925 and, the impacts associated with (continued) NPS Forme 10-900- 9-00) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet OMB Approvel No. 1024-0018 Section number - Page - Musketaquid Mills Lowell (Middlesex Co.), Mass. construction of several industrial buildings present on the lot in 1876 that would later become Musketaquid Mills, a low potential exists for the recovery of significant prehistoric resources on the property. Any prehistoric resources that were present on the nominated property were probably destroyed by industrial development of the parcel. There is a high potential for historic archaeological resources on the Musketaquid Mills property.

Structural remains may survive from several industrial buildings reported on the current mill property in 1876. Most buildings, none of which survive, probably date to the mid-19" century period. One of the buildings in the southern half of the site was occupied by the White Brothers & Company Leather Factory. In 1902 or 1903, that mill was leased by the Musketaquid Worsted Company who purchased and demolished the earlier mill in 1909. The earliest section of the present structure now occupies that site. Structural evidence may also exist from a tenement and shed, no longer extant, originally located on a lot at the corner of Howe and Davidson Streets also purchased by the Musketaquid Mill Company in 1908.

Occupational type features (trash areas, privies, wells) should also survive that are associated with residential and industrial structures Trash areas may exist from earlier industrial buildings that no longer survive as well as existing structures. Structural remains from water power related features (mill canals, wheel pits etc.) may also be present. (end) Musketaquid Mills Name of Property 8. Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark "X" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for National Register listing.) xA Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. _B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. XC Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. _D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) Property is: _A owned by religious institution or used for religious purposes. _ B removed from its original location.

_C a birthplace or grave. _ D a cemetery. _E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. _F a commemorative property. _G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Middlesex, MA County and State Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) Architecture Industry Period of Significance 1909-1949 Significant Dates 1909, 1931 Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) Cultural Affiliation N/A Architect/Builder Unknown 9.

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Major Bibliographical References (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: _ preliminary determination of individual listing (36 x CFR 67) has been requested - Other State agency _ previously listed in the National Register - Federal agency _ previously determined eligible by the National - Local government Register - designated a National Historic Landmark - University Other _recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: _ recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # MPS Form 10-900-e (8-06) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet OMB Approvel No. 1024-0016 Section number _ 8 Page - Musketaquid Mills Lowell (Middlesex Co.), Mass. 8.

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The Musketquid Mills possesses integrity of location, design, materials, workmanship, feeling and association. It is significant for its role in the industrial development and expansion in Lowell and as the only surviving industrial building in the immediate area. It is also a fine example of typical mill construction from the early 20* century. The Musketquid Mills meets Criteria A and C for listing in the National Register and is significant'on the local level. The Musketquid Mills was constructed in three phases between 1909 and c. 1925. By the time it was built, the Belvidere area had become a densely developed cluster of industrial buildings. Map research indicates that as early as 1832 this section of Lowell was known as Belvidere Village.

Davidson Street had not yet been laid out but there were a few scattered buildings (not identified as mill buildings) nearby. The first mill in the immediate area was constructed at the south end of Howe Street between 1832 and 1841. By 1876 there were several industrial buildings on the corner lot that would later hold the Musketquid Mills. Prior to construction of the Musketquid Mills in 1909 the leather factory of White Brothers & Company occupied the southern half of the site. The White company was established in the mid 19th century and produced leather gloves in a factory on East Merrimack Street for a number of years. Owners Samuel and William White moved the company to the Belvidere site in the late 19*h century and took up general leather manufacturing.

In addition to the small building near the intersection of Howe and Davidson Streets, they enjoyed much larger facilities across Howe Street, and also at the foot of Howe Street, closer to the Concord River. The White Brothers small mill was virtually surrounded by industrial buildings. The New England Bunting Company had a large factory directly to the west, the Lowell Suburban Railway Company was located to the north on the opposite side of Davidson Street, and the large Belvidere Woolen Company had a series of mill buildings to the south. In 1899 White Brothers became the American Hide and Leather Company. By 1903 they had abandoned the small mill near the corner of Howe and Davidson Streets but continued to operate the two other nearby facilities.

By 1902 or 1903 a company known as the Musketaquid Worsted Company leased the former White Brothers building and began textile manufacturing there. Musketquid Mills purchased the property in 1908 and an adjacent lot to the north which contained a tenement and a shed. The 1903 city directory lists Edward J. Hylan, who lived nearby on Nesmith Street, as proprietor of the Musketaquid Mills. It is interesting to note that other members of the Hylan family were associated with the adjacent N.E. Bunting Company. The 1908 Blue Book Textile Directory reports that Musketquid Mills was incorporated in 1906 with a capital of $150,000. Samuel Joelsch of New York is listed as President and Edwin Hylan as Treasurer, Buyer and Superintendent. The firm produced "men's wear and ladies' worsted dress goods." The mill was equipped with 52 broad looms and employed 175 people.

It appears that the Musketquid Mills company was acquired by the United States Worsted (continued) MPS Forme (-00 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number - Page _ OMB Approvel No. 1024-0018 Musketaquid Mills Lowell (Middlesex Co.), Mass. Company in 1909. That year the property was transferred from Musketquid Mills to U.S. Worsted Company but the mill continued to operate as Musketquid Mills. The 1922 city directory lists the "Musketquid Mills, U.S. Worsted Co. "together. Davison's Textile Blue Book of 1922-9123 lists the U.S. Worsted Company, with M.E. Wood as President and Treasurer and John Simson as Vice President. The company was based in New York, but had mills in various east coast cities.

They had executive offices at 157 Federal Street in Boston and sales offices in Boston and New York. In Massachusetts, they had mills in Lawrence, Lowell, North Chelmsford, Newton, and Saugus as well as a dye works in Lawrence. In 1909 the old White Brothers mill was replaced by a new Musketquid Mills (the earliest section of the existing structure). This first section consisted of the six southernmost bays of the existing buildings (lower three floors only). In 1912 a small single-story boiler room addition was constructed off the southwest corner of the mill. The third and final phase of construction was undertaken between 1915 and about 1925 when the northern eight bays and the fourth floor were built. Industrial prosperity in the Belvidere area was somewhat short-lived for most of the businesses.

In 1914 the Belvidere Woolen Mills and American Hide & Leather Company mills were sold at auction and eventually the buildings were later taken down. The New England Bunting Company mill was removed in the 1930s. By 1950 only the Musketquid Mills building remained. All other former industrial sites remain vacant except one: the American Hide & Leather Company site on the east side of Howe Street - the mill was replaced by the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company building prior to 1950. The U.S. Worsted Company continued to operate the Musketquid Mills until 1931 when the property was sold to Albert F. French and his son Leonard, proprietors of A.F. French & Company. French & Company were paper box manufacturers who were established in 1883 and had previously been located on Market Street in Lowell.

In his 1930 History of Massachusetts Industries, Orra Stone reports that Albert French's "keen foresight, coupled with close application to business and indefatigable energy enabled him to build up a thriving concern, which today enjoys a large and ever-growing clientele." French & Company occupied the Davidson Street mill into the 1980s. In 1988 it was purchased by the current owner who used the building as a storage facility. It was vacant for several years before a major rehabilitation was undertaken. The building is now occupied by the Lowell Department of Welfare. Archaeological Significance Historic archaeological resources described above have the potential to provide detailed information on the social, cultural, and economic information responsible for the industrial development and expansion in Lowell during the 19th and 20" centuries.

Further documentary research together with archaeological survey and testing can help document the industrial development of the Belvidere Village section of Lowell for which few examples survive. These (continued) MPS Form 10-900-e (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet 8/9 Section number Page - 3/1 OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 Musketaquid Mills Lowell (Middlesex Co.), Mass. sources can document the functions of industrial buildings present by the mid 19# century and their importance in a local and regional economy for that period. Structural remains and features associated with the White Brothers & Company Leather Factory may provide important details about the technological process involved with leather manufacture and the types of products that company produced.

Evidence might also be present linking the products of the White Brothers & Company with other local manufacturers of shoes, clothing or other leather products. Structural remains and occupational related features associated with potential survivals from the tenement house near the corer of Davidson and Howe Streets may provide important information on mid 19"h century workers including their housing and the overall conditions of life for 19th century workers and their families. (end) 9. BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES Bailey, Birdseye View of Lowell, Massachusetts (1876) Beard, I.A.

and J.Hoar, Map of the City of Lowell (1841) City Directories of Lowell (various years) Davison's Textile Blue Book (New York: Davison Publishing Co., 1922) Directory of New England Manufacturers (1936) Lowell Building Department- Permit Records Mather, Benjamin, Plan of the Town of Lowell and Belvidere Village (1832) Middlesex County Registry of Deeds Sanborn Insurance Atlases for Lowell (1892, 1907, 1950, 1977) Store, Orra L.,History ofMassachusetts Industries (Boston/Chicago: Clarke Publishing Co., 1930) The Blue Book Textile Directory (New York: Davison Publishing Company, 1922) (end) Musketaquid Mills. Name of Property Middlesex,MA County, State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property less than one acre UTM References See continuation sheet. (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) 1. 19 Zone 311080 Easting 4723600 Northing 3. Zone Easting Northing 2.

Zone Easting Northing 4. Zone Easting Northing _ See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name/title Christine Beard, consultant, with Betsy Friedberg, MHC, NR director organization Massachusetts Historical Commission date October 1999 street & number 220 Morrissey Boulevard telephone617-727-8470 city or town Boston state MA zip code 02125 Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Maps A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. A sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the property.

Additional items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) Property Owner (Complete this item at the request of the SHPO or FPO.) name George D. Behrakis/Mer-Con Realty Trust street & number P.O. Box 748 telephone 508-640-0264 city or town Andover state MA zip code 01810 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.).

Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.O. Box37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Project (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. NPS Form 10-900-e (6-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet 10 Section number - Page. OMB Approval No.1024-0018 Musketaquid Mills Lowell (Middlesex Co.), Mass. 10.

GEOGRAPHICAL DATA Verbal Boundary Description Boundaries of the nominated property encompass land defined by the City of Lowell as Map 178, Lot 25. Boundary Justification The boundaries include the entire city block that has historically been associated with Musketaquid Mills. (end) CERTIFIED PLOT PLAN MAP 178 LOT 25 131 DAVIDSON STREET LOWELL, MA MARCH 15, 1996 SCALE: 1"=40' DAVIDSON S73'28'59"E 61.14' N16°3101 13.50' N11°49'19"E 107.03° AC-DATE Photo > S78'32'08"E 9.33° N11'25'40"E 11.56' N78'32'08"W 12,58' N22'56'34"E 50.26' 117.22 N7834'26"W ACCESS EASEMENT FILE 6309 cuoco & CORMIER ENGINEERINQ ASSOCIATES, INC. CIVIL ENGINEERS LANO SURVEYORS 9 SMON STAEET - UNIT IO - NASHUA NH 03060 603I 882 - I91: 70 MAN ST. UNIT 212 - TEWKSSURY.

MA OI876 -509 85I 900 Phoro2 STREET S11'25'34"W 150.86' EXISTING BRICK BUILDING STREET HOWE 69.63 S11'25'34"W 150.86' UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET REQUESTED ACTION: NOMINATION PROPERTY Musketaquid Mills NAME: MULTIPLE NAME: STATE & COUNTY: MASSACHUSETTS, Middlesex DATE RECEIVED: DATE OF 16TH DAY: DATE OF WEEKLY LIST: 11/05/99 12/02/99 REFERENCE NUMBER: 99001480 DATE OF PENDING LIST: 11/16/99 DATE OF 45TH DAY: 12/20/99 REASONS FOR REVIEW: APPEAL: N OTHER: N PDIL: REQUEST: N SAMPLE: DATA PROBLEM: N LANDSCAPE: N N PERIOD: N N SLR DRAFT: N LESS THAN 50 YEARS: PROGRAM UNAPPROVED: NATIONAL: COMMENT WAIVER: N ACCEPT RETURN ABSTRACT/ SUMMARY COMMENTS : REJECT 17/9/99007 Intered in the Mational Ragister N N N RECOM./CRITERIA REVIEWER TELEPHONE DISCIPLINE DATE DOCUMENTATION see attached comments Y/N see attached SLR Y/N Musketaquid Mills 131 Davidsonst..

Lowell.MA Photograchbu: Christine Beard March, 1998 Negative: Tremont Preservation Senvices los Hish st. Topsfield.MA View. of west ekvation, lorking hortneast Ihdo 1of2 Musketaquid Mills 131 Davidson St Lowdl, MA Photogropner. Chustine Beard March, 1998 Negahve. Tremont Preservation Sernies u5 Hich st. Topsfield, MA View: of north elevation, lodking southwest Indo 20f2 H PLAC The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Massachusetts Historical Commission October 25, 1999 Ms. Carol Shull National Register of Historic Places Department of the Interior National Park Service Mail Stop 2280, Suite 400 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240 Dear Ms. Shull: Enclosed please find the following nomination form: Musketaquid Mill, 131 Davidson St., Lowell (Middlesex Co.), Mass.

The nomination has been voted eligible by the State Review Board and has been signed by the State Historic Preservation Officer. The owners of the property in the Certified Local Government community of Lowell were notified of pending State Review Board consideration 60 to 90 days before the meeting and were afforded the opportunity to comment. Sincerely, Betsy Friedberg Pitay bredhing National Register Director Massachusetts Historical Commission enclosure CC. George Behrakis/Mer-Con Realty Trust, owner Debra Grossman, Lowell Historical Commission Christine Beard, Preservation Consultant Hon. Irene Donahue, Mayor, City of Lowell Stephen Stowell, Lowell Historical Commission Denise Sullivan, Division of Planning & Development 220 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, Massachusetts 02125 - (617) 727-8470 Fax: (617) 727-5128 - TDD: 1-800-392-6090 www.state.ma.us/sec/mhc