CPA Projects Database

Preservation of open space and recreation area by removal of invasive species

Preservation of community housing- rehabilitation the building, which supports 8 affordable units.

Acquisition of open space land adjacent to the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area. Seller: David Sullivan. In CR, this land is listed under "Broad Brook Greenway", called Tract 4, or Sullivan

Replacement of fire alarm system for the temporary shelter, which can accommodate up to 22 adults.

Restoration of historic meetinghouse slate roof

Purchase of a house that will provide up to six units of permanent supported housing for chronically homeless individuals.

Purchase of 1.7 acres of recreation open space to be added to the current Sheldon Field Recreation Area. Seller: Charles Jasinki

Acquisition of approximately 120 acres of open space. Seller: Douglas Kohl

bathroom ventilation upgrades at the library to address building code requirements

creation of three energy efficient affordable homes on Burts Pit Road;

purchase of 229 acres in the Saw Mill Hills for permanent protection. the The parcel includes priority and estimated habitat of rare and endangered species, vernal pools, and multiple headwater streams, and a diversity of landforms, surficial geology and hydrology that increase variation create important wildlife habitat and climate change resiliency

the fund makes possible increased acquisition or protection of open space parcels in Northampton by supporting fast action on time-sensitive real estate opportunities and placement of permanent conservation restrictions

removal of knob and tube electrical at 148 South Street amd upgrading electrical ststem to moder code

continued critical exterior repairs to the Smith Charities Building at 51 Main Street

advancement of due diligence site designs for an city-owned affordable housing lot on Evergreen Road;

critical and time-sensitive long-term repairs to a stone retaining wall along the Northampton-New Haven Canal Greenway

Creation of approximately 60 affordable apartments at the former Northampton Nursing Home

Preservation of the unique history and culture of Laurel Park through historic signage

Purchase and permanent protection of 46 acres in the Mineral Hills north of Chesterfield Road, 5.2 acres in the Parsons Brook Greenway south of Ryan Road, and 13 acres in the Saw Mill Hills Greenway north of Ryan Road that fulfill the Open Space Plan recommendations, meet unique open space and recreational needs and fill gaps in the City’s open space network

Professional conservator treatment of historic artifacts to preserve them and prepare them for public exhibition in the Shepherd Barn

Feasibility study of existing City-owned recreation properties for the creation of outdoor pickleball courts

reclamation and rehabilitation of two parcels of farmland on Grow Food Northampton's Community Farm that have been encroached upon by forest and invasive plants, shrubs, and vines.

Allocation to the Affordable Housing Fund, to be used for eligible due diligence and soft costs for predevelopment work necessary for new affordable housing opportunities that the City creates, and for which no other funds are readily available, and will help to leverage future funding opportunities from other sources;

acquisition by the Conservation Commissionfor permanent protection a parcel along the Mill River in Leeds abutting the existing Mill River Greenway which includes recreational opportunities for all seasons