Andrew Cushing of Grafton has joined the staff of the NH Preservation Alliance as community preservation services manager, providing assistance to local officials and property owners who are working to save, reuse or revitalize historic properties. Cushing previously worked with the NH Bureau of Historic Sites and at the Preservation Alliance in another role. In addition, he has worked for the Preservation Company, the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program, Maine Preservation and Preservation Timber Framing.