CPA Projects Database

The Historical Commission will hire a consultant to document 69 high priority historic buildings and 3 cemeteries. The properties were selected because they were well-preserved examples of a style or form and/or buildings that represent a less common or unusual building form, style or material. Some buildings are within the possible North Main Street local Historic District, while still others were surveyed between 1977 and 1981 and are now recommended for further study for National Register. The Central Cemetery, St. Mary’s and West (Oakland) Cemetery, have no documentation on file. This project will receive matching funds from a Massachusetts Historical Commission grant.

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.

The building is located on North Main Street in historic Crawford Square. The Trustees have noticed recent signs of water intrusion to the interior of the building due to the need of spot exterior brick re-pointing and waterproofing. This work will enhance the structure of the building and add to the aesthetics of the exterior. Also in need of repair is a custom 8 x 2 window on the left side of the building as the elements are beginning to penetrate the double pane. Lastly, the Trustees will complete some minor painting/repairs to the window headers.

The Historical Commission will hire a consultant to document 69 high priority historic buildings and 3 cemeteries. The properties were selected because they were well-preserved examples of a style or form and/or buildings that represent a less common or unusual building form, style or material. Some buildings are within the possible North Main Street local Historic District, while still others were surveyed between 1977 and 1981 and are now recommended for further study for National Register. The Central Cemetery, St. Mary’s and West (Oakland) Cemetery, have no documentation on file. This project will receive matching funds from a Massachusetts Historical Commission grant.

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 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.

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 CPC and the Economic Development and Strategic Planning Committees of the Town Council.

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.

The Master Plan was completed in 1999, accepted by Town Meeting in 2000 and has not been updated since. The Open Space & Recreation Plan was developed in November 2000, and updated in 2009, but is no longer an “active plan,” making the Town ineligible for state/federal funds relative to open space & recreation. The Master Plan serves as an actionable plan driving decisions for transportation and traffic, community facilities, neighborhoods and housing, parks and open space, land use, conservation land and the overall development in the Town.

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.

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 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.

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.

This phase of the project will hire a student intern from Simmons College to begin the process of reviewing and sorting the items for storage, scanning and digitizing of the items and online sharing with researchers, in collaboration with the Turner Free Library.

The current equipment would be removed and disposed of. The area would be cleaned and mulch or other playground friendly substance would be put down. New equipment for pre-school through middle school aged children would be purchased and installed. Tables with coverings would be installed for those utilizing the area and/or employees to enjoy. Fencing would also be repaired and installed surrounding the area.

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.

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.