1-3 Bemis Street Acquisition
Purchase of two lots to incorporate into existing park.
289 Derby Street
CPA would fund design and permitting costs to design a gateway park with dynamic open space and a permanent view corridor showcasing the downtownâs connection to the South River and its Harborwalk. The intent is to transform the vacant, waterfront site into a flexible event space with programming, viewing areas for special events, music and theater performances.
5 Barton Square Elevator Upgrade
Replacement of elevator to service 16 units of low-income elderly and disabled persons public housing.
Bakers Island Oil House
Restoration of the slate roof on the 1893 Oil House at the Bakers Island Light Station
Bates Elementary School Playground
The project is to purchase and install new playground equipment at Bates Elementary School. The project is to replace the 25 year old wooden structure and the smaller plastic structure next to it with a new, modern play structure featuring multiple play experiences: slides of different heights, multiple climbing areas, a spinning activity and areas designed to encourage imaginary and cooperative play. This new structure will be ADA accessible, allowing all school and community children the opportunity to play safely.
Bentley Academy Charter School Playground
Bentley Academy Charter School was the only Salem Public Schools elementary school without access to a playground. BACS proposed to build a playground and shade shelter with tables on-site at BACS. The playground is ADA universally accessible, developmentally age appropriate and can accommodate a range of capacities for children ages 5-12.
Bentley School Playground Shade Structure
Construct a permanent shade structure for the public playground at the Early Childhood Center at the Bentley School.
Bertram Field
Demolish the existing field house and create a new code-compliant facility at Bertram Field for recreation purposes, including gender equitable locker and umpire facilities, as well as family/unisex public restroom for use during non-games. The bonding commitment is for up to $100,000 per year over a term of up to 20 years.
Boston Street Crossing
Harborlight Community Partners, Inc. use of CPA funds is toward the rehabilitation of two former rooming houses to create 26 studio apartments for individuals who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. The project will have a comprehensive supportive services program available to all residents.
Bridge at 211 Renovation and Accessibility
Prepare a detailed assessment and design plan to address code compliance issues and accessibility needs at the historic 1808 former First Universalist Church building.