CPA Projects Database

This proposal seeks funds for conservation treatment of five paintings by Mabel Loomis Todd that are currently in a fragile and damaged state. The work to be performed requires the skills of an expert and will be conducted by R. Michelson Galleries commencing in July of 2023. The paintings represent the work of a skilled female artist from an earlier time, and the Museum is planning a new exhibition featuring the works later in the summer. These five paintings cannot be displayed until they are repaired.

The South Congregational Church is seeking funds to perform a complete restoration of its steeple. The steeple is leaning precariously to the Southeast due to a cracked beam and rotted posts. The steeple supports an 850-pound Revere Company bell, and a 200-pound weathervane which has been removed recently due to safety concerns. This important historic building was dedicated in 1825 and is approaching its 200th anniversary. The church is extensively utilized and supports a wide range of community-based organizations.

proposal seeks to continue ACC’s Rental Subsidy program for three years. The program benefits families and individuals in Amherst who experience housing insecurity. This program will provide 12 households with ongoing monthly rental vouchers, each in the amount of $400 per month to help pay for rent. In addition, the funds will provide for payment to ACC of an ongoing $75 monthly rent related administrative cost, for each of the 12 households. ACC will separately provide case management services to assist beneficiaries in obtaining permanent housing, increasing their income, and addressing their housing obstacles.

The War Memorial Pool is heavy utilized by Amherst families, individuals, and surrounding communities. In addition, the pool supports Amherst Recreation programs, camps, and youth swimming lessons. This project seeks funding for significant improvements that need to the be made in order to keep the pool operational. The ADA list chair is not functioning and needs replacement, the pool lining needs replacement, and there is a significant water leak in the pool drainage system resulting in an estimated loss of up to 2,000 gallons each day that the pool is filled.

The bathhouse at War Memorial Pool was constructed in 1953 and is in disrepair and in need of replacement. The Pool will not be able to remain open If it is not replaced soon. This design project has two components. The first involves a comprehensive site design for an enhanced War Memorial area as envisioned in the 2019 Weston and Sampson Athletic Facilities Strategic Plan. This will assist with the determination of scope of usage for the bathhouse, and if it would be available for just pool attendees, or also for the greater Community Field and nearby areas. The second is the preliminary design of a new bathhouse.

Restoration of Beals Park - walking paths, play structure, skatepark, pickleball court, parking, pavilion, interpretive panels

The Elizabeth Peabody House will renovate windows throughout the historic building at 277 Broadway from which the organization operates its programs to benefit children and families. The project will replace inappropriate windows on the first floor and will restore and preserve the tall stained glass windows on the second floor. The organization will use funds from private donors to treat the small sections of stained glass which contain religious imagery. The project also includes the restoration of exterior trim around the windows, installing a historically-accurate three-paned window above the main doors, replacing the main doors with wood-paneled doors, and restoring the three clock faces in the tower of the building.

Partial funding for the replacement of Chandler School front playground, including all incidental and related expenses (Article 25)

Transfer of Community Preservation Funds to the Duxbury Affordable Housing Trust for administrative expenses related to its affordable housing activities (Article 28)

Restoration of Beals Park project - cost of play equipment and pavilion

In 1912 the McElwain's donated 5 plaster cast, Parthenon friezes to the newly build McElwain School. After decades removed from the abandoned school in the early 2000's the friezes become damaged - an Ad-hoc restoration committee searched out original manufacturer to repair, and be restored for display in the new Town Hall in Bridgewater

Improved Trailhead & Wayfinding Signage

This project implements a previous CPA-funded design phase for the expansion and renovation of Somerville Junction Park, which combines an existing 1 acre passive park with an adjacent 0.5 acre City-owned lot that had been used for parking to create new park amenities adjacent to the MBTA Somerville Community Path. Improvements will include a large passive lawn area, native pollinator plant beds, ADA accessible walking paths, overlooks, fixed and movable lounge seating, cafe and picnic tables, a water bottle filler, bike repair station, cooling water mist stations, and artistic elements calling back to the history of Somerville Junction Park.

The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyWRA) in partnership with the City of Somerville will continue improvements of Blessing of the Bay Park, following a vision that was prepared under a previous CPA grant. This phase will entail the completion of 100% design and permitting to facilitate the creation of a one-half mile shared use community path by converting 0.61 acres of roadway to expand the area of the park. The project will also incorporate shade trees and green infrastructure to increase tree canopy and improve the health of the riverfront.

Continued preservation of the historic Grace Baptist Church, 59 Cross Street, owned by the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development. The funds requested in FY23 will continue weatherproofing and stabilization of the building’s exterior, including window restoration; gutters, and repointing of deteriorated masonry.

Mass Historical Comm Surveys for Historically & Architecturally Significant Buildings

Library Gund Chimney Repair

75 Tower Rd Driveway & Erosion Issues

65 & 75 Tower Road Radon Remediation

$246,418.51 from the CPA Fund FY2023 Budgeted Reserve for the Southborough portion of the rehabilitation of the Algonquin High School Tennis Courts. To be included are 7 tennis courts, 3 pickleball courts, and 1 basketball court for recreation purposes as requested by the Northborough-Southborough Regional School District. This consists of $220,016.53 in project costs and an additional $26,401.98 in contingency funding.

From the Undesignated Fund Balance for the Forge VFW Softball Field Dugouts project and any other related costs.

From the Undesignated Fund Balance for the Parkerville Schoolhouse Window Restoration project and any other related costs.

From the Undesignated Fund Balance for the Meadowbrook Farm Well Project and any other related costs.

From the undesignated fund balance for the Conservation Trust Fund for future open space land purchases and any other related costs.