CPA Projects Database

City/Town Name Description Approval Datesort descending
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Rockport Millbrook Well Field

For restoration of the Millbrook Well Field.

09/13/2004
 
Agawam McGrath Park

For creation of McGrath Park.

09/21/2004
 
Cambridge Fresh Pond Reservation Master Plan Implementation

Northeast Sector Project - the protection of the terminal drinking water supply is contingent upon adhering to the goals and projects outlined in the Fresh Pond Master Plan. This project was called out as a very high priority. CPA Open-space funds paid for the components of the project that were CPA elligible. The balance of the project was paid for through the Water Departmen

09/27/2004
 
Cambridge Historic Preservation Funds

Grants to municipal agencies, affordable housing agencies, income eligible property owners, and non-profit agencies for projects involving significant buildings

09/27/2004
 
Cambridge Cambridge City Hall

Installation of a new tiled floor in the common corridors of 1889 Richardsonian Romanesque building designed by Longfellow, Alden and Harlow (NR)

09/27/2004
 
Cambridge Cambridge Cemetery

Restoration of the cemetery chapel, built in 1868 as a lodge and office for the cemetery keeper and remodelled as a chapel in 1923.

09/27/2004
 
Cambridge Cambridge Common

On-going improvements to Cambridge Common (NR)

09/27/2004
 
Cambridge Affordable Housing

FY05 Transfer to Affordable Housing Trust Fund

09/27/2004
 
Cambridge Cambridge Watershed Land Acquisition

Lincoln Land Acquisition: the land acquired was within Zone A of the watershed associated with the City of Cambridge drinking water supply. The grant funds were allocated to the Open Space Reserve in FY06. Two parcels, one in Lincoln and one in Weston

09/27/2004
 
Aquinnah Edwin DeVries Vanderhoop Homestead

For restoration expenses required for the purposes of roof repair, window repair, the purchase of sidewall shingles, and/or plumbing upgrades at the Edwin Vanderhoop Homestead.

09/28/2004
 
Aquinnah Aquinnah Cliffs walkway

For the purpose of resurfacing a 12 foot by 100 foot area of walkway at the Aquinnah Cliffs utilizing brick pavers in a manner historically appropriate to the area.

09/28/2004
 
Aquinnah Pre-development expenses

For pre-development expenses involved with the analysis, surveying, engineering, accessing, and potential roadway and utilities development of Aquinnah properties owned by the Town of Aquinnah and/or its designated non-profit housing agent.

09/28/2004
 
Wareham Agawam Village housing authority parcel

To study Agawam Village parcel owned by the Housing Authority to see if it is possible to construct rental units there.

10/01/2004
 
Mendon Fino Land Acquisition

24 acres preserved for open space.

10/04/2004
 
Acushnet White's Woods

A 10-year bond to purchase White's Woods.

10/12/2004
 
Marshfield Messer/Union St purchase

Open space purchase of parcel along the North River for habitat protection and passive recreation. Purchased with EOEA Self-help grant of $420,000. Entire purchase price was $780,000. Seller: Messer. Parcel ID B13-01-08

10/15/2004
 
Tyngsborough Historic Town Document Preservation

To purchase computer software to archive historic town documents

10/15/2004
 
Tyngsborough Massapoag Pond

For a parcel of open space on Massapoag Pond that would provide access to 2,000 acres of existing conservation land. Assessors map 3-2-0

10/15/2004
 
Grafton Farnumsville Fire House

For the purpose of removing the heating boiler and all associated appurtenances at the Blackstone Engine House

10/16/2004
 
Grafton Affordable Housing Plan

For the purpose of completing an Affordable Housing Plan to be used by the Town for the Annual Housing Certification process under Executive Order 418 and annual certification of compliance with the “Planned Production Regulation”

10/16/2004
 
Acton Community Housing Program Fund

Town of Acton fund for affordable housing acquisitions; rehabs; conversions; construction; refinancing; (re)purchase; of affordable restrictions; accessibility modifications; assistance with mortgage/closing costs, down payments. Fund may receive donations, excess Ch 40B project profits, federal/state/local grants

10/18/2004
 
Grafton Norcross School Sign

For the purpose of purchasing and installing an interpretive sign for the Norcross School site

10/18/2004
 
Grafton South Grafton Mill Village study

To complete the study entitled "A Plan for Preservation, Conservation and Land Use Development Within the South Grafton Mill Villages"

10/18/2004
 
Grafton Gravestone Replication at Old and Indian Cemetery

For preservation and replicaton of 3 historically significant 18th century gravestones located in Old and Indian Cemetery with installation of original gravestones on a showcase facility in a town facility.

10/18/2004
 
Ashland Town Hall

Another Town Hall historic restoration appropriation (approved at a fall special Town Meeting).

10/20/2004
 
Ashland Library

For restoration of the historic Town Library.

10/20/2004
 
Ashland Ashland Redevelopment Authority

To purchase 1.56 acres at 125 Front Street & study the potential for a possible mixed-use project.

10/20/2004
   
Ashland Tree planting

To purchase and plant trees throughout town.

10/20/2004
 
Ashland Rail Trail District, Downtown Plan consulting

To retain consulting services to develop a Rail Transit District and Downtown Plan.

10/20/2004
   
Ayer Construct house w/ Habitat For Humanity

For an affordable house constructed in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity.

10/25/2004
 
Holliston Cutler Heights

Consultant to assist Holliston Housing Developoment Corporation to complete architectural design work, prepare construction bid documents and complete the general contractor bid process for project.

10/25/2004
 
Holliston Cutler Heights

Development consultant to assist the Housing Development Corporation to complete the development process, including securing 40B approval and applying and securing all financing for project.

10/25/2004
 
Plymouth Ship Pond Road, South Plymouth

A final payment for the property mentioned above (passed in the fall).

10/25/2004
 
Cambridge Gateview Condominiums

Just-A-Start Corporation completed the redevelopment of an old car repair shop creating 14 attractive affordable ownership units. The project includes two- and three- bedroom units in a mix of townhouses and duplexes with parking and a shared yard. Services, shops and access to public transportation, including train and bus lines, are all within walking distance.

10/28/2004
 
Dartmouth Hire consultant to establish Housing Partnership

To hire a consultant to help establish a Housing Partnership.

11/01/2004
 
Dartmouth DeMello Elementary School new playground

To help fund a new handicapped accessible playground at DeMello Elementary School.

11/01/2004
 
Norwell 2005 Cushing Memorial Hall

Window Replacement

11/01/2004
 
Bedford East St Court/62 Old Billerica Rd

Project cancelled 10/30/06. For historic preservation component of the housing development on East Street Court.

11/04/2004
 
Bedford National Historic Register Certified District Creation-229 to 301 Old Billerica Rd

For a consultant to help create a Certified District-229 to 301 Old Billerica Road National Register Application. Fund with $6,000 in CPA funds and $6,00 from Mass Historical Commission.

11/04/2004
 
Bedford Minuteman Bike Path

For a feasibility study for the Minuteman Bikeway Extension.

11/04/2004
 
Bedford Hartwell Forest Boardwalk Study

For a feasibility study for the Hartwell Forest Boardwalk that would span wetlands.

11/04/2004
 
Bedford Patriot Place Affordable Housing

Transfer to Bedford Housing Trust--Additional funding to help construct the same ten affordable units, 7 of which will be reserved for moderate-income families

11/04/2004
 
Bedford Patriot Place Affordable Housing

Transferred back from Bedford Housing Trust--see Project #17609. Additional funding to help construct the same ten affordable units, 7 of which were reserved for moderate-income families.

11/04/2004
 
Cambridge Cambridge Community Housing Development/22-24 Flagg Street

Exterior restoration of late 1870s building, including removal of deteriorated clapboards and trim; installation of new clapboards and trim on the front façade; and installation of drainage measures around the exterior of the foundation

11/04/2004
 
Cambridge Just A Start 6 Cottage Street

Exterior restoration of significant Greek Revival house, including restoration of the original porch as seen in an historic photograph and installation of wood clapboards and trim

11/04/2004
 
Agawam Thomas Smith House

Conditions assesment report for the preservation and stabilization of the Thomas Smith House (built in the late 1790s).

11/15/2004
 
Newton Linden Green

Preserve, rehabilitate and expand a ca. 1840 Greek Revival worker's cottage to create 3 units of permanently affordable ownership housing, with a total of 6 bedrooms, for 2 households at or below 80 percent of area median income, and 1 household below 100 percent of area median income, within a mixed-income development of 5 units. Housing restrictions recorded at the South Middlesex Registry of Deeds: 7-Nov-2008 for 248 Elliot St. #1 Book 51877, Page 308; 248 Elliot St. #2 10-Apr-2007 Book 49268, Page 53; 29-Jan-2007 12 Linden St. #4 Book 48913, Page 19. For other project details & documents, see link from program website, www.newtonma.gov/cpa, under "Proposals & Projects."

11/15/2004
 
Newton Pelham House

Supplemental funding for Pelham House, 10 studio rental units affordable to individuals 55 years or older, with incomes up to 50 percent of the area median. Affordability restrictions recorded at the South Middlesex Registry of Deeds: 18-Feb-2005 Book 44662, Page 564; 11-Aug-08 Book 51561, Page 536 (2008). For project details & documents, see link from program website, www.newtonma.gov/cpa, under "Proposals & Projects."

11/15/2004
 
Rowley Town Hall

For restoration work on the second floor of the Town Hall

11/15/2004
 
Rowley Town Hall

To restore the south portico at the Town Hall

11/15/2004
 

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