CPA Projects Database

To fund a Conservation Fund through which the Conservation Commission is permitted to acquire land for conservation purposes

Acquisition of 240 Dudley Road. Map/lot 7/1. Seller: David Pickman

For indexing, organizing, cleaning, and preserving historical and vital records held by the Town Clerk's office in the Town Hall vault

Assist first-time homebuyers at up to 80 percent of the area median income to purchase a home in Newton, in return for permanent restrictions keeping the purchased unit affordable at that level.

To fund design plans for the creation of new multi-use rec spaces in Town

For the historic preservation of the Alden House; restoration of windows

Three bog parcels purchased for conservation and open space purposes, to be managed by the Duxbury Conservation Commission. Seller: Edgar W. Loring Inc. Parcel id(s): Loring 058-502-038; O'Brien 091-502-054, 092-502-055

Provide technical assistance and grants of up to $90,000 to create at least 3 code-compliant accessory rental apartments permanently affordable to households at or below 80 percent of area median income, in existing properties with current owners at no more than 125 percent of the area median income. For CPA project details & documents, see link from program website, www.newtonma.gov/cpa, under "Proposals & Projects."

Create and preserve recreational space behind Bowen School, including new planters for a learning garden, new play equipment and basketball court, shaded amphitheater seating, removing invasive plants and adding native plantings in the small adjacent woodland. For project details & documents, see link from program website, www.newtonma.gov/cpa, under "Proposals & Projects."

Restoration of mossing shed at Scituate Marine Park

Installation of HVAC system with associated work at Cudworth House

Rehabilitation of Grand Army Hall, with preservation restriction

Construction of two outdoor basketball courts with associated amenities at Scituate High School

For completing an intensive survey of Lawson Park and
for preparation of a National Register Nomination for the Grand Army Hall

To conduct a study on an historic barn to determine if renovations can be done to maintain its historical character

For the Town's share to obtain an APR on 108 acres of farm land. The community worked with the Franklin Land Trust and the Winding River Land Conservancy to make this project possible. Seller: Bruce Fornier. map 2, lots 3A, 4 and 7

Exterior restoration of significant ca. 1878 building, including removal of artificial siding; retain and repair porches, clapboards, trim, and decorative details

This 45-unit rental property was developed in 1973 and was in need of capital improvements. The City partnered with Just A Start Corporation to preserve these affordable units and provide funding for new boilers, external improvements, and unit renovations. This will make the units more energy-efficient and cost-effective. Linwood Court is an important housing resource, as the majority of units are three or more bedrooms, providing a stable long-term housing option for low- and moderate-income Cambridge families.

To appropriate funds for the future acquisition of an agricultural preservation restriction to be recommended by the Community Preservation Act Committee. (Article 2)

For the Southwick Housing Authority to convert an electric heating system to gas-fired hot water heating system at 76 Summer Drive, a 3 bedroom dwelling unit.

To devise a plan for renovating and restoring the historic Daugherty Gymnasium.

To create a new ball field

Partial funding provided to acquire a 13.58-acre portion of the Herrick property, now known as Coffin's Island. Seller: William Herrick/Trust for Public Land. Map/Parcel 89-3

Located in a thriving mixed commercial, retail and residential district, this site was formerly home to a printing business and a vacant storage building. Cascap, Inc., purchased the site and demolished the old, blighted buildings and is now constructing 24 homeownership units close to jobs, public transportation, and a new city park, revitalizing this long underutilized property.