CPA Projects Database

Capital improvements to the park abutting the Whistler House Museum of Art. The park is open to the public.

Rehabilitation of existing Football Field

A 220 year old structure as the White Church has not been a church for over 70 years and is now privately owned. Needed restoration and painting of a historically significant building.

Phase 1 of project was to renovate steeple and paint building exterior

Town provided funding to Cohasset Conservation Trust to purchase a 34.17 acre parcel of land known as the White Family property. Quitclaim deed for sale of fee to Cohasset Conservation Trust can be found at Book 34086, Page 510. Town plans to purchase a CR on property. Seller: Cohasset Conservation Trust. Assesors map 7 Plot 2 consisting of 32.4 acres and map 7 plot 43 consisting of 1.67 acres

Funding for modifications to the property including a new accessible pedestrian pathway from the parking lot to the beach; new steps; accessible parking; wood decking and a wheelchair mat to improve waterfront and restroom access; infiltration basins; drainage improvements and other stormwater improvements to the site.

Funding to restore eroded slopes and remove dilapidated steps on Town land at White Pond, thereby reducing sediment and pollutant loading and improving water quality of the pond. Slope restoration will be accomplished through removal and replacement of old concrete steps, improved and directed access points to minimize slope erosion, and plantings and erosion controls to stabilize eroded slopes in five locations.

Completion of a watershed management plan for White Pond which will provide further information on the existing condition of the Pond and guidance for future work and projects.

Repairs to Historic White's factory.

Additional appropriation for White's Woods acquisition

The funds shall be utilized to assist in the stabilization and preservation of the small wooden-framed barn located adjacent to the historic White-Ellery House (1970), just off Grant Circle. The barn was built c. 1740 and has been owned by the Museum for many years. Some stabilization work was done in 2009-10, however, additional work urgently needs to be done to save the building. This includes reinforcement of the roof frame; installation of a new wood shingle roof; residing of the building including clapboards, trim, doors, and window coverings; shoring up of the fieldstone foundation; re-grading of the area immediately surrounding the barn to redirect storm water runoff away from the structure; and the installation of a fire detection system and burglar alarm within the building. The barn is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) holds a preservation restriction on the structure. All work will be done with MHC’s approval and under the supervision of a preservation consultant and the staff of the Cape Ann Museum.

To fund the preservation of the Whitehall Gate House

Replace fencing around Whitehouse Field.

Replacement of 20+ year old irrigation system at Whitehouse Field.

Whitehouse Field: Design & Install Infield System

Restoration of the Carriage House for the Whitfield-Manjiro Friends Society building where Manjiro Nakahama lived in the 1800’s and for whom the Society, which is dedicated to U.S.-Japanese relations, is named.

Repurposing of the historic WMFS Carriage House into a Cultural Center

Permit approvals to draw down lake level during the winter to eradicate invasive plant species

herbicide treatment for recreational portion of Whitman's Pond

Restore the park/boating shoreline area on Middle Street

Purchase of a historic preservation restriction on a circa 1707 salt box home in a National Register Historic District

Appropriate $35,000 from the Community Preservation General Fund to be used by the Harbor Development Committee to install lighting along the Whitney Wharf Pedestrian Bridge, Map 51/Lot 01;

The Town appropriated $275,000 from the Community Preservation General Reserve to be used for recreational purposes by the Harbor Development Committee to fund a project for the surveying, engineering, design, permitting and construction of a pedestrian bridge over the water at the outfall of the Town Brook and connection of the Town Pier area, across an easement to be granted by the owner of 3A Otis Street, to the park at Whitney Wharf (Map 50, Lots 50 and 49 and Map 51, Lot 1) which easement the Board of Selectmen is hereby authorized to accept.

This historic preservation project will preserve a historic and cultural resource, improve a recreation opportunity, and revitalize the space around community art and activities. This project includes repairs that will make the park more functional and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This phase of the project will include renovations to the portion of the park in front of the Jefferson Cutter House, including the creation of a circuit path, removal of trees, planting new trees, renovations to the rail corridor, and improvements to the central lawn.