CPA Projects Database

MOVE: To appropriate the sum of up to $2,000 for fiscal 2015 from the Community Preservation Undesignated Reserve to assist the Upper Charles Conservation Trust with the purchase of “Beaver Deceiver” water level lowering devices on conservation land known as Wenekeening Woods, for the purpose of preserving town-owned recreational space (the Mission Springs little league baseball field), the Upper Charles Conservation Trust to be responsible for the engineering and installation expenses associated with the project. All funds to be expended within one year of the October 2014 town meeting.

MOVE: To appropriate the sum of $690,000 for fiscal 2015 from the Community Preservation Undesignated Reserve for the purchase from CSX Corporation of a 2 mile section of railroad right-of-way from Cross Street to Hopping Brook Road for inclusion in the Upper Charles Rail Trail. For record of purchase, see DEED at Middlesex South Registry of Deeds, recorded 8/3/15 Book 65849 / Page 460

On approximately 12.5 acres of previously transferred land from the Town of Falmouth to the Falmouth Rod and Gun Club, the project goal is to rehabilitate and restore Upper Childs River and restore Farley Bog to a wetlands habitat. The total project construction cost is $1,007,562. CPA funds will be used for removal of impounded sediment and development of a new channel through the former impoundment. This project received $150,000 in a prior CPA appropriation for engineering, removal of the earthen dam, and partial removal of impounded sediment.

Create professional master plans for both of these City playgrounds, incorporating community participation, including a site inventory and assessment, land survey, design alternatives and final design plan for both active and passive recreation. For project details & documents, see link from program website, www.newtonma.gov/cpa, under "Proposals & Projects."

For replacing and completing repairs, renovations, improvements and related professional services to the Upper Shawme Pond Dam, and for the preservation of the historic millpond landscape

Replacement of Upper Shawme Pond Dam, additional appropriation

Development of schematic design documents for the renovation and preservation of the Upton Town Hall building with improvements to comply with the ADA and other building codes and to provide office space for departments and boards.

Exterior renovations to restore the historic aesthetics of the structure.

Restoration of the USMC KIA Markey Memorial.

The Rotary Club of Concord plans to replace an existing seating area adjacent to the Veteran’s Memorial in Monument Square with a new memorial space and seating area dedicated to the USS Concord Bell. The Bell has been in the Town’s possession since the last USS Concord was decommissioned in the 1940s.

Protect its collections by relocating the sprinkler system at risk of failing due to flooding and sea level rise in the USS Constitution Museum.

Cathodic protection equipment and labor and installation thereof. Continued preservation painting projects. Collections management digitization/preservation work (Seach). Grants to be pursued.

The funding will be used on preservation projects at the USS Salem including waterline painting, hangar preservation, environmental assessment/health & safety surveys, and collections digitization. Matching grants from Massachusetts Historical Commission, State Historic Records Advisory Board and Foundation for Advancement in Conservation will be applied for as well.

Restoration of historic trompe l'oeil ceiling

Retain engineering & consulting services to determine the feasibility of the potential acquisition & development of the Valentine Property at 133 West Union Street.

Housing sustainability and financial literacy program will provide low to moderate income households with financial literacy education, housing counseling services, and three down payment assistance grants up to $25,000 to income eligible first time homebuyers

Valley Community Development Corporation will provide four (4) $50,000, 0% interest, 30 year deferred payment loans (plus administrative costs) as mortgage subsidies to write down the cost of a home to LMI (low/moderate income) households earning 100% or less of Area Median Income to assist them with a purchase of a home in the Town of Amherst. Any buyers of these financially assisted homes would be counted on the Town’s subsidized housing inventory. A mortgage and note would be executed by the buyer(s) outlining the terms and conditions of the use restriction(s). This proposal also includes additional costs to administer the program and new homeowner counseling

Funding for predevelpment activities related to affordable housing, including appraisals and legal services.

This proposal seeks to provide four $50,000 0%-interest 30-year deferred payment loans as mortgage subsidies to write down home buying costs for low to moderate income households to assist with purchases of a home in the Town of Amherst. The program also includes first time homebuyer counseling to 30 households at various stages of the home buying process. The high cost of housing in Amherst requires a higher subsidy amount than traditional programs. These funds will be recaptured in the event of a sale, deed transfer, or refinancing.

Creation of eight enhanced single room occupancy units on King Street

Funds transferred for predevelopment for community housing projects, such as apprails, legal services, agreement deposits, etc.

This project will fund the historic rehabilitation of the building façade for 348 Chestnut Street/48‐52 Franklin Street which was constructed in 1911 and designed by architect George P.B. Alderman & Company. The work will include masonry repair, tuck pointing and cleaning.The five‐story, 14‐by‐22 bay Classical Revival, brick building has an L‐shaped footprint with decorative brickwork, brownstone lintel and sills and a corbelled brick cornice and features 28 apartments. The property appears to meet the National Register Criteria for Evaluation and will contribute to the significance of the Central Churchill Historic District that may be listed in the National Register of Historic Places if nominated by the State Historic Preservation Officer.

For a recreation feasibility study for Varney Park

A project brought forward by the DPW to purchase and install a double basket swing in the playground. This type of sewing will allow better and safer handicap access.