CPA Projects Database

Purchase of two parcels on Woodbine Rd- a woodland parcel, lot 29 (71,099 sqft), and an island parcel in Whitman's Pond (42800 sqft). Seller: Ryder Properties Co., LLC . Map information: SHEET 30, BLOCK 390, LOT 1 and SHEET 30, BLOCK 391, LOT 29

cleaning debris and mold/mildew off roof.

Ongoing restoration of damaged grave markers

To acquire 38 acres of woodland that fills a hole in a chain of 350 acres of contiguous conservation land. Seller: Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust. Map 19, Block 42

The goal of this project is to obtain professional services to create an appraisal for a parcel of land on Woodland Street. This parcel is situated between two city-owned parcels of land that the City obtained through tax titles and has voted to preserve as conservation land. The appraisal of this property could serve as the foundation for a negotiation between the City and the landowner to acquire this parcel for conservation, connecting it to the two abutting parcels, and creating a more robust piece of land for conservation, stormwater management, and public enjoyment. This parcel lies at the headwaters of the Linden Brook watershed and is consistently subject to flooding due to stormwater runoff from upland areas and route 99. If acquired, it could become integrated into the city-wide stormwater management plan that is currently underway. Future improvements to this land may include removing the existing impermeable pavement that currently exists on the property, designing and constructing a rain garden as well as a trail that would open public access from Neal Street to Woodland Street.

Rehabilitation and Hazards Removal

The Woodlawn Cemetery Chapel and its surrounding 16 acres of land were gifted to the Town in 1936. Over the years, the Chapel has accommodated many memorial services and has been the site of numerous weddings. Due to accessibility concerns, the Chapel has remained closed to the public since 2016. The funds will fund a final design for the construction of an accessible entrance.

Woodman park playground does not have handicap accessibility and is need of a ramp. The deteriorating plastic edging needs to be removed; the walkway made of donor bricks needs to be renovated; two small timber retaining walls need to be rebuilt; and loam and turf along the playground edge needs to be installed to improve accessibility.

Project funds will be spent on a historic structures report to document key information on the history, significance, and existing building condition of the Woods Hole Historical Museum including the Bradley House, the Yale Workshop, and the Swift Barn which houses the Small Boat Museum. The report will include an exterior and interior conditions assessment and a prioritized list of recommendations for upgrades to support increased access and use of the museum collections and archives. The proposed treatment and maintenance plans will incorporate compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

restoration of windows

This project will preserve the exterior cobblestone and granite stonework façade of Woods Hold Public Library and develop a project Historic Preservation Restriction.

New play structure at Woodsdale field

Renovate vacant, deteriorated 1832 Female Seminary in the Lower Maple Local Historic District for offices

The Somerville Public Library hired a conservator to restore the wood bas-relief in the Central Library carved by a local artist through the Works Progress Administration program in 1939. This funding allocation is for continuation of the work of installing the bas-relief at a safer location and restoring it to its original condition.

The continued historic preservation of the World War 1/Doughboy Statue at Masconomo Park.

for the purpose of restoration of the World War I Veterans Monument

To restore the World War II Memorial Stadium. Work began June 2011 and substantial completion is expected September 2011.

To replace and expand the existing World War Memorial Stadium playing field with a new, wider multi-purpose synthetic turf field that will accommodate a variety of sporting events.

restoration of World War Monument located in front of Town Hall

To bring power to the property for the pumps that support the Community Gardens and agricultural field. Also for lighting and ventilation for a low hoop house for season extension and future projects.

Renovate the historic WPA bldg. contructed in the late 1930's. Anticipated uses are a visitors' center, as it is adjacent to the Greenbush Line, meeting space for town and civic agencies. Scituate Visitor's Center, Inc. has been granted a 9 year lease and expects the building to be self sustaining.

restoration of WCAI building

Installation of a basketball hoops at New Emerald Lane.

For preliminary work on the historic Wright Building.