CPA Projects Database

ongoing mortgage costs related to the capital improvements and acquisition of #9 and #13 Aquinnah Circle

emergency repairs and/or continued restoration of the Gay Head Lighthouse

costs related to the development of affordable housing as proposed by Harbor Homes

the ongoing subsidy of affordable rents in Aquinnah through the DCRHA’s Rental Assistance program, including emergency COVID-19 rental subsidy

costs related to the MV Shellfish efforts to install improved infrastructure and public pond access at their facility in Oak Bluffs

costs related to the development of affordable housing as proposed by Island Autism Group

ongoing costs related to the development of affordable housing as proposed by Harbor Homes

the ongoing subsidy of affordable rents in Aquinnah through emergency COVID-19 rental subsidy

work related to the Manning Property, including construction of pedestrian path to the Vanderhoop Homestead

the construction of a rain shelter/pavilion at the Aquinnah Circle picnic area

ongoing mortgage costs related to the capital improvements and acquisition #13 Aquinnah Circle

re-roofing of the MV Campgrounds Tabernacle

restoration and digitization of historic Gay Head Town documents

town's share of the design and construction costs of 4 affordable apartments behind town hall

costs related to the development of affordable housing as proposed by Island Autism Group

ongoing costs related to the development of affordable housing as proposed by Harbor Homes

ongoing subsidy of affordable rents in Aquinnah through the DCRHA’s Rental Assistance program

reduction or paydown of principal on the Town of Aquinnah’s Town Center Apartments borrowing amount (as approved in FY ’23), thereby reducing the previously approved $400,000 borrowing total to $309,600

additional design and permitting costs for new bathrooms at the Aquinnah Circle

The Housing Corporation of Arlington purchased 1173 Massachusetts Avenue in September of 2014. HCA plans to rehabilitate the project into three individual units, consisting of 1 two-bedroom townhouse unit, and 2 one-bedroom units. The intended goals of the acquisition and redevelopment of the Kimball Farmer House are to add three additional units to the deed restricted affordable housing stock in Arlington, to restore a historic house built by one of Arlington’s founding families, to adhere to, and support the goals of the Arlington Master Plan, and to increase the number of residential wheel chair accessible rental units in the Town. This property is covered by a Housing Restriction created in early 2016 and which is held by the Town of Arlington and North Suburban Consortium.

The Conservation Commission will perform a feasibility study and detailed survey associated with the preservation of four Town-owned parcels of badly eroded shoreline along Spy Pond. Spy Pond is a 103-acre kettle-hole pond located in the Mystic River Watershed. The Town-owned parcels that have been identified as needing preservation and long term protection include the Spy Pond Park Shoreline, the Scannell Field Shoreline, the Arlington Boys and Girls Club Shoreline, and Spring Valley Street Shoreline. Shoreline erosion in these areas has resulted from high recreational pressure, storm water inputs from overland flow, and wave/ice action.

The Parks and Recreation Department will provide capital improvements to rehabilitate the Robbins Farm Park baseball field with irrigation, drainage improvements and associated amenities. Plans include an upgraded multi-purpose/sports field with new grass turf, drainage and irrigation, and a new multi-use sport/basketball court. Improvements will also include ADA access for the entire Robbins Farm Park site, and upgraded Robbins Farm co-operative/community gardens to provide ADA compliance. Accessible site improvements will support a new public display of the historic Robbins farmhouse location.

The barn at the Old Schwamb Mill is a historically important outbuilding in the complex. It predates the Mill itself and was a key part of the Schwamb manufactory for over a century. The Barn is part of the Old Schwamb Mill public tour, featuring exhibits about the machines and power systems that were part of early industrial development along Arlington’s Mill Brook. The project will replace the wood shingle roof and trim on the Barn.

The Reservoir is an important Open Space asset for the Town. A consultant team of engineers and ecologists will look at the Reservoir and come up with a phased plan for its improvement. Shoreline restoration strategies developed for the Spy Pond Edge and Erosion Protection project will be studied for their application to this project. The survey will look to establish property boundaries that have historically been unclear as the site sits in two towns.