CPA Projects Database

The picnic tables surrounding the playground area of the playground are in need of replacement. This will replace the older tables and add additional tables that are ADA approved. These new picnic tables will promote family activity at the park and allow everyone to be able to access the park for picnics and social activities.

This project proposes to appropriate $65,000 from the Historic Resources Reserve for installation of a highly efficient electric heat pump HVAC system which will serve the first and second floors as well as other weatherization measures throughout the entire building as identified in an energy audit conducted by the Center for EcoTechnology (CET) on December 13, 2022. Installation of these systems will assist in the preservation of this historic structure through improved temperature and humidity control.

This project proposes to appropriate $5,500 from the Historic Resources Reserve Account to conduct an Inventory and Assessment of historic gravestones located in the southeast corner of the Mt. View Cemetery, Sections 1-9. The cemetery is located in the Shrewsbury Historic District and is designated on the State Register of Historic Places and National Register of Historic Places. The Inventory and Assessment will review the current condition of historic gravestones, some of which date to the 1730’s, and prioritize their specific needs for restoration and preservation in accordance with the practices of the United States National Parks Service.

This project proposes to appropriate $40,000 from the Open Space and Recreation Reserve Account for design services for restoration of the playground equipment at Arrowwood Park. The project will redesign the existing playground equipment and surface to provide an improved playground design meeting modern design and safety standards. This park currently serves a large portion of the community, however the current condition deters significant use.

This project proposes to appropriate $375,000 from the Community Preservation Reserve Account for reconstruction of the existing basketball courts. The Town’s 2018 Master Plan indicated the basketball courts were in poor condition and needed to be rebuilt. The courts currently have deep cracks, backboards which need to be upgraded, and fences which are worn. The fenced in courts will also need to have a sidewalk added to make it more accessible. This project will rebuild the three (3) basketball courts, two (2) of which are fenced in.

This project proposes to appropriate $435,000 from the Fund Balance Account for acquisition for conservation purposes under Chapter 44B, parcels of land located at 443 and 457 Lake Street and 104 Grove Street aka the Howe/Sears Family Farm. The proposed project would be the contribution of half of the funds required to purchase the property with the remaining funds provided via American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. With the purchase of this property the Town hopes to create connectivity between current Town owned land to promote passive recreation, such as walking trails, and preserve open and natural space in Town. These parcels help to create connectivity between Lake Street Park all the way to Camp Wunnegan through sidewalks and walking trails. The Town is working to develop a formal trail network throughout the Town and this project contributes to this effort. The Greater Worcester Land Trust has expressed interest in the project and holding the conservation restriction on the property.

Restoration to historic building

Funding to support affordable housing projects

Reconstruction of recreational path

Planning and design for reconstruction of park

Lighting improvements for safety and energy conservation

Design and construct pedestrian bridge

Obtain an assessment of the entire Middle Cemetery to determine where the most urgent areas for restoration. Ancestors of Lancaster's founding families are buried here as well as no less the 37 Revolutionary soldiers and 14 Civil War soldiers.

Replacement of the fencing surrounding the baseball fields. The current chain-link fence has holes and creates safety concerns. The replacement fence will be rubber/vinyl coated, that is more suited to an athletic and the users.

Restore the infields of Thayer Field and Mill St. baseball and softball to ensure a safe area to play games.

Rehabilitation of cattle barn roofs at Franklin County Fairgrounds for the Franklin County Agricultural Society.

Clinical and Support Options is creating 36 studio apartments for permanent support of housing at 60 Wells Street.

Renovation of trails in Highland Park and Temple Woods.

Installation of two new bocce courts and replacement of two water fountains at Beacon Park.

Installation of interactive play amenities.

Construction of an ADA compliant compacted gravel walking path on the north side of the Getchell trail beginning at Little Farms Road, along the Sudbury River, and to build two viewing platforms and ramps, to replace four pedestrian bridges, and to fund the design and permitting. This project, to improve the north side of the Carol Getchell Trail in Saxonville, will expand recreational offerings with universal access. It will open up this natural environment and scenic views along the Federally designated Wild and Scenic Sudbury River to people with disabilities, older people, and others who might otherwise face barriers.

Providing two elements, the playground equipment and a splash pad, including materials and construction, as part of a larger construction program to update the Arlington Street Park. This project to redevelop the Playground and build a Splash Pad at the Arlington Street Park will expand recreational offerings to an underserved community. These improvements are part of a larger effort to revitalize the Park and address the current deteriorated condition, improve accessibility, expand recreational offerings, provide new amenities and furnishings, and increase security at the site.

The funding will be used to restore broken historic Minton floor tiles in the main hall of the building, restore damaged walls and replicate an historic stenciled border on main hall walls, and restore damaged walls in the director’s office, which will eventually become exhibit space. Project funds will also be used for the CPC to hire to an independent historic preservation consultant to ensure that the rehabilitation and restoration will be done in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Structures. Funding will also pay for structural engineering review of the main hall floor. This site is in the State MACRIS database and on the National Register of Historic Places. This work will address a long-standing need to preserve this historic resource and will help facilitate better use of this space to educate more in the community about Framingham’s history.

The funding will be used for the purchase of 11.13 acres of undeveloped land in South Framingham for resource protection, stormwater management, and passive outdoor recreation. The parcel, crossed by Beaverdam Brook, is predominantly wetlands and includes 3 to 4 acres of wooded upland and trails. It is part of a larger tract that includes land in Sherborn and Ashland. The site will also offer passive outdoor recreation with its walking trails and potential connections to current and future off-site trails in and beyond the City, thus offering a valuable passive recreation opportunity to nearby economic justice neighborhoods and the larger community.