CPA Projects Database

Since the resurfacing of the Young School Tennis Courts back in 2015, the courts have grown even more popular than they were before. Due to regular usage, wear and tear and the weather, the courts need to be completely removed and redone. The current asphalt will be removed and a new court installed and lined and striped for 3 courts. The fencing will also need to be repaired where it can be or replaced. The DPW will be involved with this project to help when they can.

This phase of the project includes the creation of a memorial park on the .28 acre parcel next to the new fire station in North Randolph, The open space will include landscaping, benches and a memorial stone to honor Randolph First Responders.

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in Randolph, going from 3 players to 50 players in 2 years. Currently players use the basketball courts inside the Intergenerational Community Center and the outside courts at Belcher Park when the weather is nice and the Recreation Program is not already using them. This project creates 3 permanent, outdoor courts adjacent to the Community Center, to be used just for Pickleball. Players will bring their own equipment, and the nets would remain up.

As part of the Town’s Open Space and Master Plans, the Conservation Commission will hire a registered forester through the Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation Forest Stewardship Program. The forester will develop a long-term plan that preserves and protects the Town’s forested property within the Conservation Commission’s jurisdiction, for public open space recreation, education and wildlife and woodland protection.

Glovers Brook currently has a large build-up of silt & sand & is vegetated by invasive, non-native species. By removing the invasive plant life & the silt and sand built up, the water source will be allowed to breathe & healthy vegetation & water life will thrive & clearer water will enter our water system. The installation of a silt basin will give the silt a place to settle preventing further build-up.

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 Town of Randolph was accepted by the State to participate in the “Our Common Backyards” grant program. The Randolph project will be to construct a recreational opportunity for teenagers and young adult residents in Town. The Town has to contribute $50,000 of the $200,000 needed for the project. The State, in turn, will reimburse the Town $150,000. The construction must be completed within the calendar year. The Town Planner and Director of Community Programs have decided on a ropes/challenge course using 20,000 sq ft of the total acreage of Belcher Park, to contain low ropes, cargo nets, traverse lines (with and without tires and tension ropes), climbing structures and fitness pieces in a space that engages the older youth and adult population.

The Town Clerk would like to start the process of digitally scanning & microfilm the vital records and historic documents for generations to come and to assist those seeking historical records or genealogy research. In addition, he will begin the process of rebinding and preserving many books that have sustained damage based on age, general wear and tear and mold. Many of these records could be placed online. Additionally, research time will be significantly reduced with a comprehensive data base of the records.