CPA Projects Database

City/Town Name Description Approval Date
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Acton Community Housing Program Fund

To the Acton Community Housing to establish a Community Housing Fund for the creation, preservation, and support of community housing.

04/05/2004
 
Acton Cultural Resource List

Update and expansion of historic/cultural survey (last revised in early 1990s) in accordance with the guidelines for historic properties surveys by the Massachusetts Historical Commission

04/05/2004
 
Acton Davis Moument

For the restoration of the historic Davis Monument, a 75-foot high monument commemorating the sacrifices of the Acton Minutemen in the Revolutionary War battle at the North Bridge in Concord in April 1775. It is the single most significant architectural feature in the Town.

04/05/2004
 
Acton Davis Post Flag

To restore and prepare for display a flag of the Isaac Davis Post of the Grand Army of the Republic veterans' organization.

04/05/2004
 
Acton Morrison Farm

For the preparation of a master plan for the Morrison Farm at 116 Concord Road.

04/05/2004
 
Acton Family Housing Initiative

Funding for Acton Housing Authority to purchase two existing 2 - 3 bedroom condominium units that will be permanently restricted as affordable housing and managed by the Acton Housing Authority

04/05/2004
 
Acton Community Housing Program Fund

Funds used to hire consultant to develop comprehensive permit policy for Town $3600; payment of sewer fees to lower selling price of 2 units, $15,000; sponsor FTHB course $2577

04/05/2004
 
Acton Assabet River Rail Trail

For the design and construction of the 12.5- mile Assabet River Rail Trail.

04/05/2004
 
Acton Historic District Boundary Signs

For the purchase and installation of signs marking the boundaries of Acton's Historic Districts.

04/15/2004
 
Acton T.J. O'Grady Skate Park

For the construction of the T.J. O'Grady Skate Park at 66 Hayward Road.

04/15/2004
   
Acton Community Housing Program Fund

Town of Acton fund for affordable housing acquisitions; rehabs; conversions; construction; refinancing; (re)purchase; of affordable restrictions; accessibility modifications; assistance with mortgage/closing costs, down payments. Fund may receive donations, excess Ch 40B project profits, federal/state/local grants

10/18/2004
 
Acton Community Housing Program Fund

For Community Housing Program Fund for projects recommended by the Acton Community Housing Corporation.

04/04/2005
 
Acton Jones Tavern Chimney

For Chimney Stabilization at the historic Jones Tavern.

04/04/2005
 
Acton Town Hall Roof

Replaced original slate roof on Acton town hall. The 1864 building is on the National Register of Historic Places

04/04/2005
 
Acton Civil War Artifacts - Acton Memorial Library

For restoration and Display of Acton's Civil War Artifacts.

04/04/2005
 
Acton Faulkner Plaque

For Colonel Francis Faulkner Memorial Plaque Replacement

04/04/2005
 
Acton Pine Hawk Curatorial Display

Built secure, climate controlled curatorial display in the Acton Town Hall of 4000 to 8000 year-old Native American artifacts found at the Pine Hawk Site in Acton. Collection includes projectile points, stone tools, charcoal fragments, and stone shards.

04/04/2005
 
Acton McCarthy Village Recreational Area

For design and Construction of a Recreational Area at McCarthy Village, a low-income housing development owned by the Acton Community Housing Corporation.

04/04/2005
 
Acton Leary Field Multi-Use Recreational Space

To create a New Multi-Use Recreation Space at Leary Field.

04/04/2005
 
Acton Bruce Freeman Rail-Trail

For Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Start-up Funding.

04/04/2005
 
Acton Community Housing Program Fund

Funds used to hire consultant to develop and implement Condo Buydown program, $10,425; Buydown of 1 Condo unit, $66,522; subsidize selling price of 4 affordable units, $91,725; Sponsor FTHB course, $1700; closing cost assistance to 4 homebuyers, $13,950; payment of sewer betterment to lower selling price of 1 unit, $7500

04/04/2005
 
Acton Antique Fire Apparatus Restoration

For Antique Fire Apparatus Restoration. When completed, both antique apparatus will be functional for use in public historical education, school programs, parades, weddings, and similar events and functions.

04/15/2005
 
Acton Community Housing 28 Willow St. and 214 Central St. development

Community Housing Program Funds to fund the development by the Acton Community Housing Corporation at 28 Willow St. and 214 Central St. of 3 units of community housing on rehabilitated brownfield site. Costs include payment to the town for clean-up and back taxes; architectural and engineering services; RFP, legal, and comprehensive permit costs

04/02/2006
 
Acton School St Twin Ball Fields

For the creation of a multi-use recreation spce (softball/little league diamond, baseball diamond, soccer/lacrosse fields)

04/03/2006
 
Acton Jones Tavern Roof and Gutters

To fund the replacement of the roof, gutters, and downspouts at the Jones Tavern, an historically important pre-revolutionary tavern on the National Register of Historic Places.

04/03/2006
 
Acton Trail Through Time Phase I (Historic Stone Chamber Restoration)

To fund the restoration of an historic stone chamber located on the Nashoba Brook Conservation Land.

04/03/2006
 
Acton Fitzgerald Piano Preservation

To help fund the preservation of an antique baby grand piano, a gift made to the Town in 1926 by the Honorable John Francis Fitzgerald.

04/03/2006
 
Acton Arboretum Universal Access Trail

To held fund creation of an access trail in the Acton Arboretum to lilac and fragrance gardens. The trail will be handicap-accessible.

04/03/2006
   
Acton Community Housing 28 Willow St. and 214 Central St. Acquisition

Funds to help the Acton Community Housing Corporation (ACHC) acquire property at 28 Willow St. and 214 Central St. to develop up to 3 units of community housing on rehabilitated brownfield site.

04/03/2006
 
Acton AHA rental housing planning and feasibility study

To fund a study by the Acton Housing Authority exploring how to use and apply new rules concerning how housing authorities can leverage resources (hopefully to allow AHA to maintain and expand its rental housing inventory)

04/03/2006
 
Acton Leary Field Woodland Path

To fund a handicap-accessible walkway from the upper school parking lot to the new Leary Field. It was an integral component of the Leary Field project passed in 2005, but was not built because of insufficient funds.

04/03/2006
 
Acton Gates School Playground

To help fund the creation of a new plaground structure at the Gates School in West Acton. The Acton School Committee will contribute $10,000 in funding as well.

04/03/2006
 
Acton Habitat for Humanity Home

Assisted with funding for a new home for a low- to moderate-income family.

04/03/2006
 
Acton Douglas School Basketball Courts

Two new outdoor basketball courts, including demolition and removal of existing equipment and surfaces, preparation and grading of the subsurface, new asphalt, and new basketball equipment. Interagency agreement regulates school and non-school use of courts.

04/03/2006
 
Acton Bruce Freeman Rail-Trail

The second phase of funding for the Rail Trail, which extends 22 miles from Sudbury to Lowell (4.6 miles in Acton).

04/15/2006
 
Acton Town Hall Roof

Supplemental appropriation to fund slate roof replacement

04/03/2007
 
Acton East Acton Village Green

To create a new Village Green in a 1 acre parcel of land, including benches, walkways, and a small historical kiosk and plaza

04/09/2007
   
Acton Granite St Marker Restoration

To cover the costs of restoring 5 historic granite street direction signs at various intersections in Acton

04/09/2007
 
Acton Capital Fund for Acton Housing Authority

To provide funds to the Acton Housing Authority for it to carry out projects relating to its 142 low-income housing units.

04/09/2007
 
Acton Support Services for Acton Housing Authority

To help fund support services provided by the AHA to their affordable housing tenants

04/09/2007
 
Acton Community Housing Program Fund

For the Community Housing Fund, for projects recommended by the Acton Community Housing Corporation

04/09/2007
 
Acton Athletic Field Lighting at High School

To fund the installation of sports lighting for fields at the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School in order to extend use hours of the fields.

04/09/2007
 
Acton Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey

To fund a community-wide archaeological reconnaissance survey to identify areas in Acton that most likely have archaeological sensitivities pertaining to prehistoric and colonial occupation and activities in order to help achieve more effective protection of archaeological resources

04/09/2007
 
Acton Community Housing Program Fund

Provide funds for the Acton Housing Authority to purchase 3 community housing units for low income rentals, $315,000

04/09/2007
 
Acton Groener Land Purchase

Acquired parcel of land delineated for habitat and biodiversity protection abutting the Nagog Hill Conservation land. It will be used for passive recreation from the existing trail system. Seller: E.John and Jill Groener

04/09/2007
 
Acton Bruce Freeman Rail-Trail

Third phase of funding for land acquisition design, etc relating to the Burce Freeman Rail Trail

04/09/2007
 
Acton Conant Nature Trails

Project planning and site evaluation for locating educational nature trails. Seed money for additional foundation grants for trail construction.

04/07/2008
 
Acton Elm Street Playground

New playground at recreation facility in West Acton.

04/07/2008
 
Acton Theater III Window Restoration

Restores several large original windows in an 1868 historic building in West Acton.

04/07/2008
 
Acton Trail Through Time Phase II

Restored foundation and other remains of Wheeler Farm in North Acton, trail links to other nearby his historic points of interest.

04/07/2008
 

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