CPA Projects Database

Preservation of documents from the Estate of Peter Miller.

Restoration of antique Goodell-Pratt Light Machine Shop.

Design, engineering, and site readiness of a multi-court pickleball facility adjacent to Abercrombie Field.

Creation of concrete connection path to provide access to the GHS track and spectator viewing area.

Installation of a fitness cluster at Shattuck Park.

Allocate $40,000 for the Historic Preservation of the exterior of the Norfolk Grange

Allocate $15,000 for a feasibility study for the rehabilitation of Town Hill including but not limited to infastructure and Gazebo

Architectural documentation of the Joseph and Malvina Beaumier Confectionary Store and Garage for the Preservation of Historic Resources

Thomas Smith House exterior preservation

Project will fund the Acquisition and permanent protection of 7.24 acres of open space forested land (MBP 145-00-094, 146- 00-015, and 127-00-004) associated with one of the headwaters of Day Brook, adjacent to Anniversary Hill Park and Community Field.

The goal of this project is to provide resources to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to increase, preserve, and improve access to affordable housing in Malden.

Project Summary: Restoration of a historic landscape mural in the ballroom of the Stevens-Coolidge estate Key Points: The Trustees have been working to improve public engagement and access at the property This restoration would allow them to eventually open the ballroom to public access As a condition, the committee wanted to see: Improved access to the building for school groups (they have recently hired an education coordinator for that purpose) School administration meetings in the space Coordination with the youth center to get access to kids in need to attend the signature events such as winter lights (beyond what has already been happening) These items will be memorialized in the warrant article and grant agreement

Project Summary: Restoration efforts to clean, re-house, and conserve NAHS’s collection of historic artifacts. Key Points: These items were previously housed in the basement of the Grange Mold, mildew, and other damage have occurred over time Now that NAHS has a proper space and venue to store and display the artifacts, the time is right to restore them

Project Summary: Construction phase of Project #1379 to restore the steps to the North side of the Stevens Library Key Points: Supplemental request is due to more accurate costs since bidders have been limited based on the RFP process If they cannot secure bidders, they may then consider an RFQ process They have design documents in place which should help guide them, but the historic nature of the project can make it difficult

Extension of previously approved project to locate and restore headstone footings in the Historic Second Burial Ground on Academy Road Key Points: More work has been uncovered since RCA assumed ownership of the lot RCA commissioned a ground penetrating radar study which uncovered quite a few damaged headstones Unlike Ridgewood, SBG has no source of revenue The goal will be to eventually cover SBG costs through the Ridgewood budget Recently received a $15,000 grant from MHC dedicated to rehabilitate grave sites of Revolutionary War veterans

This project proposes to appropriate $65,000 from the Historic Resources Reserve for installation of a highly efficient electric heat pump HVAC system which will serve the first and second floors as well as other weatherization measures throughout the entire building as identified in an energy audit conducted by the Center for EcoTechnology (CET) on December 13, 2022. Installation of these systems will assist in the preservation of this historic structure through improved temperature and humidity control.

This project proposes to appropriate $5,500 from the Historic Resources Reserve Account to conduct an Inventory and Assessment of historic gravestones located in the southeast corner of the Mt. View Cemetery, Sections 1-9. The cemetery is located in the Shrewsbury Historic District and is designated on the State Register of Historic Places and National Register of Historic Places. The Inventory and Assessment will review the current condition of historic gravestones, some of which date to the 1730’s, and prioritize their specific needs for restoration and preservation in accordance with the practices of the United States National Parks Service.

This project proposes to appropriate $40,000 from the Open Space and Recreation Reserve Account for design services for restoration of the playground equipment at Arrowwood Park. The project will redesign the existing playground equipment and surface to provide an improved playground design meeting modern design and safety standards. This park currently serves a large portion of the community, however the current condition deters significant use.

This project proposes to appropriate $375,000 from the Community Preservation Reserve Account for reconstruction of the existing basketball courts. The Town’s 2018 Master Plan indicated the basketball courts were in poor condition and needed to be rebuilt. The courts currently have deep cracks, backboards which need to be upgraded, and fences which are worn. The fenced in courts will also need to have a sidewalk added to make it more accessible. This project will rebuild the three (3) basketball courts, two (2) of which are fenced in.

This project proposes to appropriate $435,000 from the Fund Balance Account for acquisition for conservation purposes under Chapter 44B, parcels of land located at 443 and 457 Lake Street and 104 Grove Street aka the Howe/Sears Family Farm. The proposed project would be the contribution of half of the funds required to purchase the property with the remaining funds provided via American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. With the purchase of this property the Town hopes to create connectivity between current Town owned land to promote passive recreation, such as walking trails, and preserve open and natural space in Town. These parcels help to create connectivity between Lake Street Park all the way to Camp Wunnegan through sidewalks and walking trails. The Town is working to develop a formal trail network throughout the Town and this project contributes to this effort. The Greater Worcester Land Trust has expressed interest in the project and holding the conservation restriction on the property.

To replace all tile flooring in 20 common hallways with commercial vinyl plank at the Southwick Housing Authority facility, 12 Depot Street Assessors Map 089 Parcel 026.

Repair Slate Roof and Cupola at Police Department, Assessors Map 088 Parcel 001, Warrant Article 25

Restoration of war memorial bronze plaques. Four located at the War Memorial and one located at the Old Cemetery, Assessors Map 089 Parcel 022, Assessors Map 111 Parcel 004, Warrant Article 21

To fund a grant to the Williamstown Housing Authority for initiatives and programs related to furthering affordable housing in Williamstown