CPA Projects Database

The Jonathan Belcher House is over 100 years old; due to its age, the house does not meet many ADA requirements of today. This rehabilitation will include the installation of a lift, widening of doorways and installation of handicap restrooms. The funding from the Town will be a match to monies already received from the Mass Cultural Facilities Fund. The Women’s Club will be raising the additional money needed through additional grants and fundraising. The State Grant does have a time limit and the complete funding must be raise by June of 2024.

This project supports the Town's participation in a Shared Housing Services Organization (SHSO) to track, administer, support, and promote affordable housing. The Shared Housing Services Organization (SHSO) is a collaboration with seven other communities to augment existing staff capacity by providing the expertise and staffing needed to manage and monitor the affordable housing track on a continual basis. The SHSO would provide Monitoring Services to ensure and enforce compliance of existing affordable housing restrictions with the goal of preserving the affordable units, provide local support value-added responsibilities focusing on assisting specific projects and locally sponsored unit creation development and administration, and regional services which will provide training, workshops and referrals of resources to existing owners and renters by connecting them to programs and services available regionally.

This is the second phase of the project between the Turner Library and the Central Fire Station. This project promotes recreation activities for residents of all ages while enjoying outdoor open space. This phase will complete the work begun in phase one by enclosing and securing the antenna tower for the Fire Department, installing the game tables and benches along with the bike racks. Grass and native plants along with artwork and site rule signage will be added to round out the space.

Installation of insulation in the roof at the east end of Stetson Hall to fill an existing gap that allows snow and ice to melt off the main and porch roofs over the ramp/handicap access to the building, making it hazardous to visitors.

This project will replace HVAC controllers at Stetson Hall. Honeywell Jace 8000 controllers will be installed, for the boiler and chiller, along with new thermostats, discharge air sensors, relays, status relays and establish a communications network. New programming schedules and graphics will be introduced. Costs include training to end users. This renovation will eliminate the frequent emergency repairs to the existing aged system and this upgrade will help control the climate at the Hall aiding in the preservation of the historic structure,

The CPA funded the creation of the Randolph Dog Park back in 2011 and supported improvements/maintenance over the years. The dog park is in need of some fencing repairs and replacements around the perimeter and within the park itself. Mulch and stone will be added throughout the park to replace that which has worn away over time.

The Town will purchase 6.3 Acres of land at Rear Niles Road to add to Powers Farm and complete a full circle around Norroway Pond and legally grant the Town access to the far side of the property. The parcel is Map 39, Block A, Parcel 57, Rear Niles Road

The Hebrew Senior Life Organization would like to expand their Simon Fireman Community here in Randolph. This project provides for a 45-unit wing addition that will provide long-term, deed-restricted, service enriched, affordable housing to income eligible senior residents; many from Randolph. This funding is only a portion of the funds needed to build the unit (total cost is $18,885,703) with the majority of funding coming from grants and loans from the federal and state government. A deed restriction will be put into place.

The east entrance at Stetson Hall is deteriorating and in need of new decking, walkway, steps and benches along with trim, framing and lattice. The Trustees will hire someone to remove and replace these areas with composite board decking and pressure treated lumber. The Historical Commission has approved the materials and colors.

Town Hall is desperately in need of repairs. Trim around the windows and doors will be repaired when possible, with new windows and steel doors being installed. There is also concrete work needed to the facade of the building. The front deck had been repaired and painted previously and it is now in need of replacement. Composite decking will be used to help with maintenance. The clock and related parts including lighting needs complete replacement to restore the clock to proper working order again.

Father Bill’s & Mainspring House have chosen 26 Moulton Street as the location of a 10-unit Veterans Home in Randolph. The project would be in collaboration with the State and residents would have to meet federal and state criteria to qualify. Father Bill’s & Mainspring will own and operate the property consisting of 10 rental units, a shared laundry, common space and staff office. The property would help qualified veterans end their homelessness and acquire services.

The CPA funded the creation of the Randolph Dog Park back in 2011 and supported improvements/maintenance over the years. The dog park is in need of some fencing repairs and replacements around the perimeter and within the park itself. There are also some issues when it rains creating a need for regrading and the addition of stone by the stairs. Mulch and stone will be added throughout the park to replace that which has worn away over time. New waste stations are also needed due to damage in some cases and the popularity of the area.

As part of the Conservation Commission’s efforts to preserve and protect the Town’s natural resources and open space, this project will solve the current flooding of this section of the Reservoir Walk. The DPW will be utilized to assist the Conservation Commission in the installation of new culvert drain pipes and rip rap along with improved grading to eliminate soil erosion and sediment deposits.

The Historical Commission and the Town of Randolph have a vast treasure trove of historical materials accumulated over 40+ years. These items are in disarray and in need of proper storage for photos, Town reports, manuscripts and records, clothing, relics, banners, etc
 that will allow for the items to be evaluated so that a plan for preservation and cataloging can be undertaken for future generations. These storage items will be the next step in preserving the history of Randolph.

The Conservation Commission has been improving the area open space areas around Town for residents to enjoy nature and passive recreation. This project will develop a design plan for the continued preservation of the Fin, Fur & Feather Conservation Area by establishing walking trails surrounding the Reservoir. This plan would also assist with the permitting and construction documents needed for the project. The construction would be in phase II of this project

As part of the Conservation Commission’s efforts to preserve and protect the Town’s natural resources, this project will preserve, protect and enhance the overall ecological health and unique ecosystems of specific conservation lands, stream and ponds as identified as top priorities by the Commission. The DPW will be utilized to assist the ConCom to improve these properties. The Commission will also work to educate the residents on how to care for and maintain our conservation areas.

The Recreation Department uses the Basketball Court at the Belcher Park Camp House during the summer recreation program. The court itself had previously been repaired using CPA funding. This application is for a commercial grade, outdoor, permanent basketball hoop system, to finish the court repairs. The DPW will be assisting the Recreation Department to install the permanent hoops.

Over-fertilization and excessive nutrient loading over the years have caused Belcher Pond to be full of recurrent algae blooms, reduced transparency and dense aquatic vegetation that has impaired the functioning of the pond. The restoration will remove the aquatic vegetation improving the water quality & wildlife habitat functions.

This remediation of Norroway Pond will continue hydro-raking; remove invasive vegetation from the Park's Atlantic White Cedar Swamp, as well as, evaluation and implementation of treatment & aeration of the water.

The Historical Commission will work with a sign maker to create to two interpretive wayside markers. One would be placed at the corner of Depot Street and Warren Street (in the grass near the current rail road tracks). The second would be located at the corner of Reed Street and North Main Street and Old Street (in the island in front of Milton Monument). Both signs would have interesting images and text about the history of each respective geographic area.

The Historical Commission, working with a sign maker will create a new sign to replace a 40 year old, existing sign behind Stetson Hall that indicates historical places and dates; that is in dire need of repair. The sign will be similar to other existing Town signs.

This project will include the tear down of the existing North Randolph Fire Station at 920 North Main Street, dumpsters for the removal of materials, cleaning and creation of a park at the .28 acre parcel of land at 920 North Main Street, after the completion of the new Fire Station. The plot will then serve as a wonderful open space, green park.

The Town will purchase a 25,000 sq. ft. parcel of the 584 North Main Street property for the purpose of adding parking at the conservation area known as Powers Farm. The parking will be re-enforce turf, not paved. The project also includes a small amount of landscaping to provide privacy for the residents of the property.

Over the years, the Town and the CPA have built multiple playgrounds around Town. The youth of Town utilize the equipment and playground areas on a regular basis. The play areas get run down over time due to use and the environment. Playgrounds are in need of new mulch, repair of broken components, the purchase of new play items and more. By rehabilitating our playgrounds, we will enable the youth of the community to continue to enjoy them much longer. Each playground area will be assessed to determine the extent of repair/upgrades needed. This project would create a yearly review of replacement/upgrades on Town playgrounds funded by the CPA.