CPA Projects Database

The project will allow Historic Northampton to purchase appropriate collections storage for its ephemera, photograph and research collections to ensure that they are preserved. improved collections storage was a critical recommendation of the Massachusetts State Historic Records Board, and will protect these resources for the future

eligible predevelopment work necessary for new affordable housing opportunities that will result in new affordable housing opportunities in Northampton

Conservation 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;

permanent protection of 36.1 acres at the Hickory Dell Farm on West Farms Road within the Mineral Hills Greenway with a permanent Agricultural Preservation Restriction.

continued priority invasive species removal at Lathrop Community's North and East campuses

Creation of a playground at Hampshire Heights public housing facility

Creation of 53 housing units at Village Hill. twelve units are reserved for extremely low income households. Eight will be reserved for clients of the Dept. of Mental Health and of those, six will be set aside for formerly homeless households assisted by the New Lease program. The remaining four extremely low income units will be reserved for persons who, due to disability, are at risk of institutionalization. Twenty seven units will house low income households; and fourteen units will house moderate income households.

Removing invasive plants on Lathrop CR Land along Bassett (Parson's) Brook

The design, creation and input of Northampton ONE Trail signs.

Replacement and installment of new identification signage.

For the creation of informational signage at permanently protected open spaces around the City.

For conservation of priority 1 gravestones at Bridge St, West Farms, and Park St Cemeteries.

For historical interpretive signage at the former state hospital.

For the creation of three affordable single-family homes on Glendale Rd.

For the construction of an affordable single-family home on Garfield Ave.

A program to continue to provide a Housing Coordinator to work with low-income housing residents to ensure that they are able to maintain a tenancy.

For the continued construction of the Mass Central Rail Trail in Leeds.

Conservation fund makes possible increased acquisition or protection of open space parcels in Northampton by supporting fast action on time-sensitive opportunities.

For priority invasive species removal at the Parsons Brook Site.

Historic building study of the Smith Charities Building.

Conservation fund makes possible increased acquisition or protection of open space parcels in Northampton by supporting fast action on time-sensitive opportunities.

To purchase climate controlled museum collection shelving units to properly store and display the Gare Collection.

Funding to complete dendrochronology and secure the Shepherd Barn.

Restoration of 12 historic stained glass windows located in the sanctuary of the First Churches of Northampton.