CPA Projects Database

This project addresses the immediate structural issues of the Carriage House and preserves the historic building, which is an original part of Whittemore-Robbins estate, created in the early mid-nineteenth century. The current use of the Carriage House is for storage that supports the rental functions of the Whitttemore-Robbins house. The goal of the funding request for the Whittemore-Robbins Carriage House is to repair deterioration and rehabilitate the historic building. The Carriage House is listed on the Massachusetts Historical Commission’s Inventory of historic assets of the Commonwealth and on the National Register of Historic Places. Historical Preservation Restriction Note: The previous Historical Preservation Restriction was created in 1983 and was held by the Town of Arlington, and the MA Historical Commission.

To preserve, conserve and exhibit 1875 wedding album containing approximately 140 portraits of Williamstown citizens.

Repair of foundation of the Westport Historical Society Bell Schoolhouse.

STONE PIER RESTORATION WITH RAMP AND FLOAT TO PROVIDE ACCESS ON TO WICKETS ISLAND

Purchase and install playground structure at the Wilbraham Children’s Museum.

Preserve Wilbraham Mountain Hill Climb Sign

relocate the Wilbur School playground to O'Neil Field

Expanding and upgrading the existing three-car Wildcat parking lot at the Wildcat entry to the Wildcat/Donovan trails, to promote safe access to trails.

Phase 2 of Wiley Park renovation. it includes updating existing playground, a new picnic area and improvements to the site making it more ADA complaint.

Provides funding to purchase a shade shelter to be installed over the picnic area adjacent to the Wiley Park Playground.

To preserve trails and install trail signs, directional signs, interpretive signs, signposts, a display case, muttmitts and dispensers, and waste receptacles in Wiley Park through Cottontail Acres (the Glacial Pond Trails) and at the South Eastham Conservation Area

Purchase of 16.52+- acres for recreation purposes. Sellers: Joanne M Meers. Susan M.Bibber, Julie M.Meers, Goerge M. Meers, Andrea (Dileo) Salvi and Jacqueline (Dileo) Pappalardo. Map 22 Parcel 32. Conservation Restriction placed on property for recreation purposes held by the Hudson Land Trust Inc in perpetuity. Stewardship Fees of $14150.

Conservation CPA Fund, $550,000. Seller: Paul & Wendell Willard. Map 26 Parcel 4

Funding will be used to hire an established natural resources management firm to produce a comprehensive land management plan, which will identify areas of special significance in Willard's Woods and develop a plan for long-term maintenance of the property.

Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod purchased a 5-acre site to build 10 single family affordable homes. Ten ranch-style homes will be constructed in two phases, 6 in Phase 1 and 4 in Phase 2. Requested CPA funding will be used for site clearance, drainage, and road construction for all 10 units. The project received a prior appropriation of $362,000 to acquire the project site.

Creation of 75 affordable housing units. Converting the vacant William Barton Rogers School into a vibrant, inclusive, mixed-income, LGBTQ-friendly, senior housing development. The project will reactivate the building as a vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive space.

To help fund the restoration of William Lawrence's (d. 1780) slate and granite grave marker. Lawrence was the first rector of First Parish Church.

In cooperation with neighborhood seniors, create an intergenerational community classroom and pocket park within the school playground boundaries, to reflect neighborhood history, for educational use by the teachers and students of Williams Elementary School, and for active and passive recreational use by the neighborhood as a whole.

Restoration work on the Williams-Boltwood House and outbuildings necessary to stabilize and preserve the structures.

Trust Funds for Affordable Housing: Funds used for Affordable Housing Collaboration with Habitat for Humanity, Richard DeMayo Mortgage Assistance Program, and Williamstown Emergency Rental Assistance Program. P22AT

The Williamstown Affordable Housing Trust and Berkshire Housing Development Corp are partnering to distribute emergency rental assistance to eligible Williamstown residents who have suffered financial setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergency grants up to $1000 will be distributed to qualified applicants.

Preserve, conserve and exhibit carefully selected works of historical importance and to perform ongoing curatorial research dedicated to the care of this selection.

For the preservation of historically valuable documents.

To fund a grant to the Williamstown Housing Authority for initiatives and programs related to furthering affordable housing in Williamstown