CPA Projects Database

for the purpose of restoration of the World War I Veterans Monument

The continued historic preservation of the World War 1/Doughboy Statue at Masconomo Park.

The Somerville Public Library will hire a conservator to restore the wood bas-relief in the Central Library carved by a local artist through the Works Progress Administration program in 1939. The Library will also hired a skilled firm to install the carving in a safer, more prominent location in the Central Library.

Renovate vacant, deteriorated 1832 Female Seminary in the Lower Maple Local Historic District for offices

New play structure at Woodsdale field

This project will preserve the exterior cobblestone and granite stonework façade of Woods Hold Public Library and develop a project Historic Preservation Restriction.

restoration of windows

Project funds will be spent on a historic structures report to document key information on the history, significance, and existing building condition of the Woods Hole Historical Museum including the Bradley House, the Yale Workshop, and the Swift Barn which houses the Small Boat Museum. The report will include an exterior and interior conditions assessment and a prioritized list of recommendations for upgrades to support increased access and use of the museum collections and archives. The proposed treatment and maintenance plans will incorporate compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

Woodman park playground does not have handicap accessibility and is need of a ramp. The deteriorating plastic edging needs to be removed; the walkway made of donor bricks needs to be renovated; two small timber retaining walls need to be rebuilt; and loam and turf along the playground edge needs to be installed to improve accessibility.

The Woodlawn Cemetery Chapel and its surrounding 16 acres of land were gifted to the Town in 1936. Over the years, the Chapel has accommodated many memorial services and has been the site of numerous weddings. Due to accessibility concerns, the Chapel has remained closed to the public since 2016. The funds will fund a final design for the construction of an accessible entrance.

Rehabilitation and Hazards Removal

The goal of this project is to obtain professional services to create an appraisal for a parcel of land on Woodland Street. This parcel is situated between two city-owned parcels of land that the City obtained through tax titles and has voted to preserve as conservation land. The appraisal of this property could serve as the foundation for a negotiation between the City and the landowner to acquire this parcel for conservation, connecting it to the two abutting parcels, and creating a more robust piece of land for conservation, stormwater management, and public enjoyment. This parcel lies at the headwaters of the Linden Brook watershed and is consistently subject to flooding due to stormwater runoff from upland areas and route 99. If acquired, it could become integrated into the city-wide stormwater management plan that is currently underway. Future improvements to this land may include removing the existing impermeable pavement that currently exists on the property, designing and constructing a rain garden as well as a trail that would open public access from Neal Street to Woodland Street.

To acquire 38 acres of woodland that fills a hole in a chain of 350 acres of contiguous conservation land. Seller: Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust. Map 19, Block 42

stabilization and restoration of historic grave markers

cleaning debris and mold/mildew off roof.

Purchase of two parcels on Woodbine Rd- a woodland parcel, lot 29 (71,099 sqft), and an island parcel in Whitman's Pond (42800 sqft). Seller: Ryder Properties Co., LLC . Map information: SHEET 30, BLOCK 390, LOT 1 and SHEET 30, BLOCK 391, LOT 29

To acquire a parcel of land for open space purposes. The Wood Farm parcels is part of a 400+acre farm block which includes the Santos Farm, the Souza farm, the Sharples farm, Reposa farm, and is adjacent to the Oscar Palmer Farm and the Hadfield property. Contiguous open space extends to Cornell Road. Map 77/3. Town also lists CR for this property as Book 12611/ PG 160 but this document is only for 2.4 acres. *All Bk/Pg numbers are at Bristol SOUTH Registry

Additional Funds Needed for recreation, restoration and rehabilitation purposes to complete gravel parking lot for 36 vehicles and an ADA compliant access trail connecting with the existing Wompatuck Trail Network.

Built around 1864, this historic outbuilding is a contributing original structure in the Dickinson National Historic Register District. The $8,800 requested by The Woman’s Club is for scraping, power-washing, and repainting ($8,000) and removal of adjacent trees ($800) to protect the carriage house walls from excessive moisture. The Woman’s Club is a private organization bound by the terms of its ownership of the property to preserve the buildings and landscape. The Club has agreed to the conveyance of an historic preservation restriction to the Town in exchange for this CPA funding support.

This project will include the addition of five tables and benches, a Gaga Ball Pit, and a resurfaced asphalt section with painted games.

Exterior restoration and preservation of the structure known as the Wollaston Congregational Church located at 48 Winthrop Avenue. Work includes masonry repairs and waterproofing of the building.

Church Masonry

Wollaston Congregational Church Bell Tower Preservation

The Town preschool program has been moved from Center School to Wolf Swamp School. The current playscape equipment is old, and is intended for students ages 5 and up. This project will enable the installation of age appropriate playground equipment at the school to improve the safety of the preschool students.