CPA Projects – Detailed Report

To purchase and install historic lighting for the Crawford Square Streetscape project. The historic lighting for this project has been deemed as a historic preservation eligible activity by the Historic Commission. Also, this grant award will allow the Town to upgrade the pedestrian signals to meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements to include an audible chirp for those that are sight impaired or blind, and a countdown warning for people crossing the street. Whereas Town Meeting and the CPC previously funded Phase Two of this project and those funds were used to leverage our PWED (Public Works Economic Development) state funded grant application for additional funding in the amount of $1,365,033.00; and the historic nature of Crawford Square must be preserved for future generations, the CPC voted unanimously to support this project. The implementation of the streetscape improvements will enhance the quality and commercial success of the downtown. These improvements are part of an overall improvement program for the downtown that will be an integral part of the success of the downtown.