CPA Projects Database

Funds to hire a consultant to study the affordable housing stock in town and analyze future housing production trends and opportunities, which will help the Town to achieve 40B compliance through affordable housing production.

This is a continuation of a previously funded project.

costs related to the development of affordable housing as proposed by Island Autism Group

ongoing costs related to the development of affordable housing as proposed by Harbor Homes

the ongoing subsidy of affordable rents in Aquinnah through emergency COVID-19 rental subsidy

work related to the Manning Property, including construction of pedestrian path to the Vanderhoop Homestead

Funds for this project will be used to construct 3/4's of a mile of accessible interpretive trail, construct a new entrance, provide dedicated parking, restore and create wetlands and improved drainage using low impact development techniques. This will take place on the original 20.72 acre former Elks property.

Replacement and addition of benches throughout Town

This project is to replace outdoor lighting at the Walter Holt Field, named after a World War I veteran who coached there for years. Among the players he coached was former Rex Sox player, Russ Gibson. These new poles and lights will come with a twenty-five year warranty and will significantly reduce the cost of electricity. In 2020 there were 487 players between the ages of 4 and 19.

These funds will be used to obtain Article 97 deed restrictions for properties located in the 13,000 acre Fall River Bio-Reserve. Article 97 protections are among the strongest preservation tools. Once recorded these protections cannot be removed except by vote of the State Legislature.

This 19th century former fire station is currently in the process of restoration. This award will fund roof, gutter and downspout replacement and chimney repointing. Once this historic fire station is restored it will be open to the public as the location of the Fall River Fire Museum.

30 East Main Street Unit 4- the GAHT purchased this 3-bedroom condo in a great area located in downtown. We hired a state approved deleader to delead the unit and replace all the windows and casings. We also hired Kimball Mechanical services to replace the aging gas boiler before renting the unit. The LAU application has been submitted to the DHCD and we are awaiting the approval for the SHI. Once approved, 30 EMS Unit 4 will post as an active affordable lottery rental unit. We are hoping to open this lottery up in the the next few weeks.

This is a continuation of the yearly GAHT Rental Assistance Program (RAP). However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the GAHT also extended the Emergency Rental Assistant Program (ERAP), that was put in place to assist Georgetown resident in keeping their rents current. Both programs continue to run with tremendous success.

To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to G.L. c.44B, to appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund Historic Reserve Account, the amount of $44,000.00 (Forty-four Thousand Dollars) for the replacement and repair of the sill at the Brocklebank Museum, and for interior and exterior restorations, including but not limited to, the repair and/or replacement of the three (3) exterior doors, masonry repairs as needed to prevent water infiltration into the structure, and for the replacement/reinforcement of beams in the ell and attic portion of the Shoe Shop located at 108 East Main Street; to authorize the Board of Selectmen, in consultation with the Community Preservation Committee, to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Georgetown Historical Society setting the terms for such grant, and further, any funds from this appropriation remaining unspent after a period of 3 (Three) years from the date of the approval of this article will be returned to the Community Preservation fund only after a vote by the Community Preservation Committee determining that it is unlikely the remaining appropriated funds will need to be spent to this effect, or take any other action in relation thereto.

To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to G.L. c.44B, to appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund Historic Reserve Account, the amount of $21,725 (Twenty – one Thousand seven hundred twenty-five dollars) for the restoration of the Union Cemetery Fence on East Main Street; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into to all agreements and execute any and all instruments for any grants to defer the costs associated with this initiative; and further, any funds from this appropriation remaining unspent after a period of 3 (Three) years from the date of the approval of this article will be returned to the Community Preservation fund only after a vote by the Community Preservation Committee determining that it is unlikely the remaining appropriated funds will need to be spent to this effect; or take any other action related thereto

To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to M.G.L. c.44B, to appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund Community Preservation Open Space/Recreational Land Category Reserve the amount of $48,000.00 (Forty-Eight Thousand Dollars) for the preservation and rehabilitation of the Wetland Buffer Zone, and the stabilization of the existing walking path (360 Ft) at the East Main Street Recreational Facility, inclusive of permitting and design costs; and further, to authorize the Board of Selectmen, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Conservation Commission to enter into all agreements and execute any and all instruments for any grants to defer the costs associated with this study; any funds from this appropriation remaining unspent after a period of 3 (Three) years from the date of the approval of this article will be returned to the Community Preservation fund only after a vote by the Community Preservation Committee determining that it is unlikely the remaining appropriated funds will need to be spent to this effect; or take any other action in relation thereto.

Bath house preservation at Singing Beach

Historic restoration of the library landscaping

Title research/survey of Western Woods

Landscape restoration at all parks including Tuck's Point

Morss Pier Engineering Study for Restoration

Repair and maintain historical appearance of stonework

First grade butterfly garden and additional landscape improvements

PHASE WORK Continued preservation of certain city records, photos, and other memorabilia previously held in storage. Display cases are being installed in the city's museum/archives space to display many of the restored records and items.