City/Town Name | Description | Approval Date |
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Billerica | PHR Basketball Court Improvements |
The PHR Basketball Courts are showing significant signs of wear and cracking. Similar to what we were able to accomplish with the Tennis/Pickleball Courts, we are now looking to have the PHR Basketball Courts completely repaired/resurfaced/repainted. Additionally, we are looking to address broken fences, and install new backboards on each hoop. The current backboards are significantly weathered/aged, and are in need of replacement to match the rest of the recent complex improvements. |
05/04/2023 |
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Billerica | Masonic - 1st Floor Renovations |
Renovation of the 1st Floor to allow the Billerica Food Pantry to operate out of the location. |
05/04/2023 |
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Billerica | Masonic -Front Facade Renovations |
The front façade of Masonic Hall is very deteriorated and out of compliance with current ADA code therefore it must be updated to be included in the design plans. Without this update access to the second may be difficult to accomplish because the front of the building wonât be able to support such a structure. |
05/04/2023 |
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Billerica | FCCB Renovations |
This restoration will require removing the vinyl siding and replacing it with period appropriate clapboards, adding back the transom fanlights over the windows of the 1829 portion of the building, replacing the front entrance to reflect the historic architecture, and repair to the belfry. |
05/04/2023 |
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Billerica | Disc Golf Course at Vietnam Veteran's Park |
The upgrades would consist of all new teepads constructed of pressure treated lumber, stone dust and concrete paver blocks to provide a safe stable permanent pad that will require much less maintenance in the future. We will also be installing benches at each teepad for those waiting. Upgrades to the basket areas will include landscape wall bricks and rocks around the base of the baskets. We would also like to purchase maintance tools to keep at the course for volunteer use. |
05/04/2023 |
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Billerica | BHA -14 Mason Drive Construction |
Construction of a new home on a BIllerica Housing Authority owned parcel. |
05/04/2023 |
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Hadley | Russell School Rehabilitation |
Project for the Select Board to engage a firm to undertake a reuse feasibility study for the Russell School. |
05/04/2023 |
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Hadley | Restoration and preservation of 10 historic samplers |
Funds approved for the Hadley Historical Society's project for the restoration and preservation of 10 historic needlepoint samplers from the late 18th to early 19th century. |
05/04/2023 |
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Hadley | Hadley Historical Commission tours |
Funds approved for the Hadley Historical Commission's project for four signs with historical information and images, an update to the West Street Walking Tour, and a new audio driving tour. |
05/04/2023 |
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Hadley | Friends of Lake Warner |
Funds approved for the Friends of Lake Warner to undertake a study to develop a long-range management plan to preserve, protect and manage the lake. |
05/04/2023 |
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Northampton | 139 - Smith Charities Emergency Repairs |
continued critical exterior repairs to the historic Smith Charities Building at 51 Main Street |
05/04/2023 |
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Northampton | 170 - Bathroom Ventilation - Forbes Library |
bathroom ventilation upgrades at the library to address building code requirements |
05/04/2023 |
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Northampton | 171 - Collections Preservation - Historic Northampton |
a preservation assessment of Historic Northampton's significant clothing and accessories, textiles, and furniture collections to ensure their long-term preservation and public accessibility |
05/04/2023 |
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Upton | Heritage Park Sign |
Upton Historical Commission to purchase and install a new and wood Heritage Park sign with a lifespan of one hundred years. |
05/04/2023 |
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Upton | The Grange Hall/Center School No. 1 Exterior Restoration Project |
The restoration of the exterior of the Grange Hall/Center School No. 1, located at 26 School Street, listed on the Massachusetts Register of Historic Places, to include a new roof, siding and trim repairs, handicap accessible ramp repairs, exterior painting, and general landscape improvements in an effort to stabilize the exterior of the building. |
05/04/2023 |
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Upton | Warren Brook Bridge- Robertson Property |
Construction of a trail bridge for public use across Warren Brook on the Robertson Family Conservation Restriction Area Trail Easement. |
05/04/2023 |
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Ashland | Restore Antique Fire Truck |
Appropriate up to $175,000 to enable the Fire Association to complete the restoration of the original 1947 town Mack fire truck |
05/03/2023 |
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Lancaster | Thayer Memorial Library Window Restoration |
Restore two sets of window casements in the historic wing of the library. |
05/03/2023 |
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Lancaster | Middle Cemetery Pre-restoration Assessment Plan |
Obtain an assessment of the entire Middle Cemetery to determine where the most urgent areas for restoration. Ancestors of Lancaster's founding families are buried here as well as no less the 37 Revolutionary soldiers and 14 Civil War soldiers. |
05/03/2023 |
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Lancaster | Thayer Field and Mill St dugout replacement/build |
To provide a safe covered area to provide relief from the weather. Also, to provide equity as the girls' teams do not have such structures. |
05/03/2023 |
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Lancaster | Thayer Field Fence Replacement |
Replacement of the fencing surrounding the baseball fields. The current chain-link fence has holes and creates safety concerns. The replacement fence will be rubber/vinyl coated, that is more suited to an athletic and the users. |
05/03/2023 |
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Lancaster | bulfinch Meeting House brick portico restoration |
Restoration of the front and west side porticos, replace broken bricks and relevel the surface and repoint the granite steps. This building is a National Historic Landmark |
05/03/2023 |
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Millis | Oak Grove Farm Trail Improvements Phase II |
Phase II continues the work to improve walking trails at the Oak Grove Farm recreational/conservation property owned by the Town of Millis and overseen by the Oak Grove Farm Commission. Phase II provides additional funding for improvements to trails crossing or near wetlands as required by the Department of Environmental Protection and the town Conservation Commission. |
05/03/2023 |
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Needham | DeFazio Playground Design |
Design of a âtot lotâ at DeFazio Field. Design considerations include playground location, equipment, age groups, fencing, pathways, and amenities. |
05/03/2023 |
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Hanson | Sleeper Property CR (ATM Article 18) |
Sleeper Property CR (ATM Article 18) |
05/02/2023 |
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Hull | Paragon Carousel Windows Restoration |
Appropriate $70,000 from the Community Preservation General Fund to be used for an Open Space/Recreation project to be used by the Friends of the Paragon Carousel to undertake the restoration of the carousel windows at the Paragon Carousel located at 205 Nantasket Avenue, Map 37, Lot 009-A, |
05/02/2023 |
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Hull | Hampton Circle Playground |
Appropriate $69,965 from the Community Preservation Open Space/Recreation Reserve and $29,035 from the Community Preservation General Fund, total of $99,000, to be used by the Town of Hull to undertake the design and construction of new playground facility at the Hampton Circle Playground located on Moreland Ave at Map 36/Lot 48 |
05/02/2023 |
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Hull | L Street Playground & Tennis Courts |
Appropriate $55,000 from the Community Preservation General Fund to be used for an Open Space/Recreation project to be used by the Town of Hull for design and engineering work associated with the redevelopment of the L Street Playground & Tennis Courts located at N Street and Nantasket Avenue Map 15 Lot 141 and Map 15 Lot 142 |
05/02/2023 |
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Hull | Shade Structures |
Appropriate $30,000 from the Community Preservation General Fund to be used for an Open Space/Recreation project to be used by the Town of Hull to undertake the design and construction of a 30â x 30â âsailsâ shade structure at L Street Field located at N Street and Nantasket Avenue Map 15 Lot 141 and Map 15 Lot 14 |
05/02/2023 |
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Hull | Waterfront Access Plan |
Appropriate $28,000 from the Community Preservation General Fund to be used for an Open Space/Recreation project to be used by the Town of Hull to hire a consultant to study waterfront access points around town to establish a plan for prioritizing future projects based on potential use and benefits as well as cost |
05/02/2023 |
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Hull | Village Fire Station Rehabilitation |
Appropriate $69,965 from the Historic Resource Reserve and $430,035 from the Community Preservation General Reserve, total of $500,00, and bond $1,000,000 to be used by the Town of Hull for the Village Fire Station Historic Preservation and Rehabilitation construction located at 129 Spring Street Map 06/Lot 062 |
05/02/2023 |
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Westport | Historic Sanford School Restoration and Rehabilitation |
This project is to address the preservation of a historic building in the north end of Westport. The building is located at 489 Sanford Road. In the late 1800âs and early 1900âs it was located directly across the street and was used as a one room elementary school. The building is now referred to as the Westport American Legion Building. It was also known as the Sanford Road School and Westport School Building #15. It is not presently handicap assessable and doesnât have ADA compliant bathrooms. The proposed project will address these needs and provide needed preservation to the exterior. Including re-shingling, construction of stairs, a handicap ramp access and a lower ADA compliant entrance. |
05/02/2023 |
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Westport | Playground Improvement Project |
There are two town playgrounds in Westport, The Annex Playground, built in 1994 and the Bicentennial Playground, built in 1999. Both aging playgrounds are in urgent need of help. They are outdated and not in compliance with current standards, such as accessibility and safety code standards. Most play structures can last between 8-10 years before they need to be replaced. The Annex Playground is 28 years old and the Bicentennial Playground is 23 years old. The Annex Playground has various issues that include, splintered or cracked wood planks and deck boards, rotting wood posts on the swing sets, railroad ties sticking out of the ground, crack and/or worn plastic chains on the tire swing, log hole plugs missing, as well as missing hardware and corrosion. The Bicentennial Playground has various issues that include, rotted stairs within the playground structure, rusted metal, missing swings, broken mats under the swings, rusted or missing bolts and no handicapped parking. The Recreation Department is asking for $350,000 from the CPA. If approved, the Recreation Department plans a total replacement of the Annex Playground. They would demolish and remove the old playground, prepare the land for a new playground and install a new up to date playground. They would also upgrade the Bicentennial Playground by removing and/or replacing parts of the playground that need replacing or repair. If possible, with the assistance of other funding sources, demolish and replace with a new updated playground. |
05/02/2023 |
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Westport | WYAA Irrigation |
Build an irrigation system that will supply water to all current playing fields. It would consists of three well heads and generators to keep the baseball fields well irrigated especially through the summer season. |
05/02/2023 |
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Westport | Snell Creek Conservation |
This project will permanently protect 29 acres of forest along Snell Creek at 559 Main Road. The property will be open to public access. |
05/02/2023 |
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Westport | Town Hall Preservation and Electrical Upgrades |
The Westport Town Hall was built in 1938 under the Works Progress Administration. The work would would address the deteriorating exterior of the main building and garage. Repair. replacement and preservation will be required including painting, work on exterior stairs and landings. The work would also include upgrading the electrical service and replacement of deficient electrical outlets. |
05/02/2023 |
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Westport | Westport Town Farm el Apartment Emergency Repairs |
The project proposal is vital to the preservation of the north el and associated north outbuildings of the Historic Westport Town Farm located at 830 Drift Road. While the main house, barn several outbuildings and 40 acres are maintained by the Trustees of Reservations, the North el and several adjacent outbuilding are the responsibility of the Town and administered by the Westport Historical Commission. The funds requested are for critical repairs and will help guarantee the continued preservation of these important structures. The CPA funds, if approved, will help restore and/or replace the east and west eave soffit, fascia and gutters. Stabilize screen/storm door by removing deteriorated paint and making door water tight. Re-shingle outhouse sidewalls and roof, replacing trim, re-paint carriage shed and tin roof and replace existing gas hot water heater. |
05/02/2023 |
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Acton | Camp Acton Road Regrading |
Funds will be used to regrade of the 1,000-foot access road that leads to Camp Acton, the only conservation land in Acton that provides the opportunity for overnight camping. There is also an existing culvert under the roadway that is collapsing and eroded. The funds will also fix and/or replace the 20-foot pipe culvert. |
05/01/2023 |
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Acton | Woodlawn Cemetery Chapel Exterior Accessibility Design |
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. |
05/01/2023 |
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Acton | Acton Community Housing Corporation â Community Housing Program Fund |
Replenishes the existing Community Housing Program Fund for the acquisition, creation, preservation, and support of community housing in the Town of Acton. Example expenditures include the purchase or subsidy of Acton Housing Authorityâs low income rental units; selling price, closing cost, mortgage payment and other subsidies to first time homebuyers of affordable units; capital improvement assistance for affordable units; funding and grant support of housing studies and plans; and pre-development funding for affordable rental projects. |
05/01/2023 |
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Acton | Acton Housing Authority â 362-364 Main Street |
The funds will help pay for the projectâs sustainability efforts, including solar panel installation and electric vehicle charging stations. The development at 362-364 Main Street consists of 41 units of elder/disabled affordable rental housing at 362-364 Main Street. The entire development cost will be approximately $24,000,000 and the Community Preservation funds will leverage millions in state and private financing. The wait list for affordable senior housing in Acton continues to grow. The Acton Housing Authority currently has 99 local senior households on its waiting list. The project has been previously supported through Community Preservation Funds in 2020 and 2021 in the amount of $1,000,000. |
05/01/2023 |
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Acton | Open Space Preservation Plan |
There are many older Conservation Restrictions held by the Town or are on town owned land are not monitored as intended by the Massachusetts Conservation Restriction Handbook. The funding amount will create a survey with bounds and a Baseline Documentation Report for four (4) CRs throughout Acton. Annual monitoring will be conducted by Town Staff. CRs are a critical component to preserving open space and one of the more influential tools available to ensure the preservation of natural resources. |
05/01/2023 |
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Acton | D. Jenks Conservation Land Culvert Replacement Phase 1: Engineering Site Work |
Jenks Conservation Land, acquired by the Town in 1973, has a deteriorating concrete culvert that is undersized in its capacity and poses a serious safety risk to pedestrians during dangerous flood conditions. Upgrading the culvert is critical to maintain climate resiliency of the area. Funds will be used for Phase 1, which consists of engineering services that will develop three viable options for the Townâs consideration to be used in Phase II: Permitting and Construction Documents and Phase III: Construction. Phase 1 funding is critical to assess the culvert and determine the best path moving forward. |
05/01/2023 |
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Acton | NARA Bridge Boardwalk Reconstruction |
Funds will be used to replace the 300-foot NARA Bridge Boardwalk that was constructed in 1999. In 2007, extremely high spring water levels lifted the Boardwalk off its footings and permanently damaged the support structure. While numerous repairs have been made since then, the structure is in such a deteriorated state that complete replacement is needed. The Boardwalk is an essential link in the NARA Park accessible walking path system, frequented annually by thousands of park visitors. The new Boardwalk will be constructed by drilling helical piles into the substrate and building a Boardwalk out of durable, long-lasting Trex material. |
05/01/2023 |
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Acton | Isaac Davis Monument |
The Isaac Davis Monument commemorates the sacrifices of the Acton Minutemen at the Battle of the North Bridge in Concord on April 19, 1775. Acton residents will be celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War in 2025. CPA funds will be used to rehabilitate this historic monument in time for the anniversary. Funding includes repointing and repairs to the Isaac Davis Monument, professional cleaning and waterproofing to graves, plaques, and other objects on the Town Common, restoration of the 13 granite markers along the Isaac Davis Trail, and restoration of the Isaac Davis plow. |
05/01/2023 |
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Acton | Repointing & Chimney Restoration of 1889 Memorial Library |
The funds will provide funding for necessary work to preserve and restore parts of the historic 1889 portions of the original Acton Memorial Library building. The work will include spot pointing the east, west and south sides of the buildingâs brick and brownstone exterior, resetting granite steps, repointing brownstone steps, and rebuilding approximately five feet of the west chimney top due to spalling mortar and bricks. This project received $70,000 in CPA funds in 2020, but due to rising costs, that fund amount does not cover the total cost of the work. Without this critical repair, continued degradation of the mortar, brick, and brownstone will persist, and interior water damage will be imminent. |
05/01/2023 |
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Acton | 18 Windsor Ave Exterior Repairs and Paint |
18 Windsor Ave is on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places and located within the West Acton Historic District. The existing fire escape causes rain water to splash onto the south side of the building, generating decay of the exterior siding. The funds will be used to repair the exterior siding, and repaint and install gutters to prevent moisture damage to the exterior siding. |
05/01/2023 |
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Acton | Regional Housing Services Program |
Continue the Townâs participation in a Regional Housing Services Program to assist with meeting the administrative, compliance and monitoring needs for the Townâs existing affordable housing units, update and reconciliation of local housing inventory records with those maintained by the Department of Housing and Community Development; new project review assistance; maintenance of ready-buyer lists; assistance with affordable housing lotteries and resales; conducting homeownership training, and to further regional housing goals and efforts. |
05/01/2023 |
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Acton | 549 Main Street Conservation Restriction |
$1,030,000 will be appropriated from the Open Space Set-Aside Fund to fund the purchase of a Conservation Restriction and long-term monitoring of the 56.85-acre property at 549 Main Street associated with the purchase of the property by the Acton Water District. |
05/01/2023 |
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Acton | Open Space Set-Aside |
Adds $775,000 to the Open Space Set-Aside fund balance. |
05/01/2023 |