CPA Projects Database

Lighting of the war memorials in front of Town Hall and the ones in Crawford Sq. so residents can experience the history and remember those who have fallen, at times later in the day. Lighting will also be added to the flag poles, so the Town is following proper flag etiquette.

The Veterans and Working Families housing is a first time home buyers program designed to help families purchase single family homes in Randolph in order to stabilize and reinvest in the Town’s housing stock. All single family homes are eligible for the program; however, the program has increased financial incentives for foreclosed single family homes either already foreclosed upon or in the process of being foreclosed. Short sale homes also have increased financial incentives in order to prevent the home from falling into foreclosure.

This is a groundbreaking program in Massachusetts in that it targets families that may have a past or present connection to the Town of Randolph and who make at least 80 percent of median family income up to 100 percent of median family income according to the most recently published Department of Housing Urban Development guidelines. These families are the forgotten folks who are struggling to have a piece of the American Dream. Applicants will be entered into a weighted random lottery for those who meet program requirements. It is the Town’s expectation that people who participate in the program will make improvements to foreclosed or short sale homes that have fallen into disrepair and bring the home back to community standards in order to stabilize a neighborhood.

The Trustees of the Turner Free Library will replace the leaking “ceiling to floor” windows on the main floor on the Northeast side of the library. The single pane windows overlook the Veteran’s Memorial at the intersection of North Main Street and Memorial Parkway originally installed in 1966. It is expected that the Library will see significant energy savings on heating and cooling costs with the energy efficient windows and will weatherproof the Library as well, preserving the building integrity and ensure it continues to serve residents of all ages for years to come.

The Town Planner provides assistance to the CPC, Town Manager and Planning Board in support of the strategic goals of the Town Council through local and regional efforts. They manage the community and economic development efforts of the Town through a wide range of coordination and cooperation with departments, citizens, outside agencies, and other stakeholders. The Planner is responsible for supporting the activities of the Planning Board, the Community Preservation Committee and the Economic Development and Strategic Planning Committees of the Town Council.

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.

To update and recodify the Town Zoning Bylaws. Also, to place them on the Town’s website.

The playground has fallen in disrepair and not been updated since it was used as a school. The existing mulch will be removed and replaced throughout the area; the sand will be removed and new sand put down in the play area; some areas of the play structures will be sanded and repainted to remove rust; new swings will be purchased and installed.

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.

To preserve and restore one of the Town’s oldest historic buildings, allowing it to be utilized for a variety of community and cultural purposes.

To update renovation plans to meet current building codes.

The parking lot area at Stetson Hall is in dire need of repair. The building holds many functions attended by residents and needs to be repaired to ensure the safety of the public. The project has been reviewed by the DPW Superintendent and he recommended removal of the existing pavement, some leveling, repaving and lining and striping. The parking lot and handicap access have become safety concerns; the DPW Superintendent will be overseeing this project along with the Stetson Trustees and the CPC Committee.

Installation of historically appropriate copper gutters, brackets and downspouts to the main building, porch and addition at Stetson Hall. This funding will be used to apply for a matching grant from the State to reimburse the Town for up to 50% of the appropriation.

To preserve and restore one of the Town’s oldest historic buildings, allowing it to be utilized for a variety of community and cultural purposes.

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.

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.

The Town has had a demand for bocce and shuffleboard courts and other low-impact activities for residents of all ages. The location for the outdoor activities is on Pleasant Street near the Ice Rink, the Gazebo, Imagination Station, youth baseball and softball fields at the Randolph Intergenerational Community Center. A shuffleboard and two bocce courts along with four outdoor chess/gaming tables would provide social and recreational activities for users of all ages and abilities.

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 Town lost tennis courts that were converted to basketball courts and the existing courts located at the Middle School and the Young School have fallen in disrepair. This project will level out all surfaces, repair cracks and fill with an acrylic sealant at both locations. Courts will then be repainted, relined and poles holding the net will be repaired.

With the current climate and effects from the COVID-19 Global Pandemic hitting the residents of Randolph particularly hard, the Town partnered with the United Way, South Shore Stars, and NeighborWorks Housing Solutions to create the Randolph Resiliency Fund. This fund has been very helpful in assisting residents with their rent, utility payments and even food. Unfortunately, the number of those affected by the pandemic continues to grow and the need of assistance is in great demand. Due to constraints by the Community Preservation Act, all funding received will be earmarked for rental assistance only.

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.

This project will assist in the development of Town-owned land into a dog park. The Conservation Commission supports use of a parcel for passive recreation and the creation of walking trails and fenced in area for off-leash use by dog owners. Development would include consideration for parking, water access, trails, fencing, etc. A committee has been developed and initiated fund-raising to support this development. The park will support multiple recreation uses of land currently owned by the Town and it will expand the range of recreational opportunities available to residents of all ages, providing scenic views that are not easily accessible for most residents and this would truly be a great addition to the amenities that are offered by the Town for the enjoyment of its citizens.

In 2009, the CPC and the Town funded the purchase of the Powers Farm for conservation and passive recreational purposes only and for the undisturbed enjoyment of open space by all residents. The property is a combination of fields, forest and wetland that have natural and scenic qualities. The purchase provides a vital connection and link between the Town’s pond and the proposed community park off of North Main Street. The Town Manager and Town Planner created a plan for Powers Farm, using information from the UMASS study. The Phase One funding will begin the creation of a community park area. The first phase will consist of creating parking, restroom facilities, picnic pavilions, barbecue areas, walking trail and benches around the pond, a small swing set area and open lawn areas for toss, frisbee, kite flying and soccer. The preserved land will be a great open space for the residents to get together and enjoy outdoor activities. Whereas this request would start the process to make this land accessible and useable for residents creating a positive impact on present and future generations of our Town by creating walking trails, a community garden, picnic pavilions, and other endless potential uses, we are excited to endorse this project funding. Also, the picnic pavilions and barbecue area will be available for rent by permit and these revenues will be used to support the upkeep and future development. This will be an ongoing project for the CPC and the Town. It will be enjoyed for generations to come.

Phase Two should begin next summer/fall, and could include a community garden, extension of the walking path, permitting and remediation of Norroway Pond, among other potential uses. This funding will be utilized to secure design and development services to proceed with Phase II. The first phase of the development of Powers Farm will begin this summer, it is important that planning and design of Phase Two begin shortly, so that it can be designed and placed for bid by next fall.