CPA Projects Database

This request is from the Town Archivist to fund the digitization of historic town records. The Town currently has 16 binders of historical data transcribed and indexed in the 1930’s as part of the WPA (Works Progress Administration) project. The binders are currently stored in the basement of Town Hall which is not climate-controlled or conducive to the preservation of sensitive historic documents and materials. This project is part of an ongoing process to digitize hundreds of years of the Town’s historic documents with the future opportunity to make much of these records digitally available to the public.

The Scituate Historical Commission has been invited by the MA Historical Commission (MHC) to apply for a grant to develop a comprehensive, community-wide Historic Preservation Plan for the Town of Scituate. This is a $15,000 grant from MHC requiring a $15,000 match from the Town for a total of $30,000. The Scituate Historical Commission currently has a $10,000 Community Preservation grant approved at the 2018 Annual Town Meeting that will be used for the match. An additional $5,000 is requested from the CPC to secure the qualifying match for the state grant.

This request is to fund a feasibility study and preliminary design for potential upgrades and expansion of the existing tennis courts on the High School campus. The existing tennis courts at the high school are in very poor condition and are underutilized as a result. Upgrades to the high school courts and the possible expansion of the number of courts will improve their use and allow them to be used for competition play.

90 FOOT BASEBALL FIELD CONSTRUCTION PHASE - THIS IS FOLLOW-UP TO THE DESIGN PHASE WHICH WAS APPROVED AT THE OCTOBER 2021 STM.

The Cushing Trail currently exists as an approximately Œ-mile paved asphalt trail between the corner of Cedarwood Rd/Utility Rd and Aberdeen Drive and provides neighborhood access to the Cushing School with a connection to the High School. The trail has been paved for decades and, despite maintenance by the DPW, the trail has deteriorated over the years and needs refurbishing.

The Conservation Commission requested funding to complete the access and picnic area at the 37.7 acre Damon Property, The previous project ran out of funding due to increases in material, labor costs and high public bids. This project will complete the finished paving for the access drive and parking, picnic table, accessible pedestrian walkway, gate, and signage.

The Scituate Arts Association (SAA) requested $89,526 in funding for the restoration of the Bailey Ellis House windows, tower & front door. The House, owned by the Town and leased by the SAA, is an historic resource in Scituate that has been slowly restored and renovated over the years by the Scituate Arts Association through volunteer efforts, grant opportunities, and CPA funding.

The Scituate Historical Society requested funding for restoration improvements to the historic 1797 Cudworth House on First Parish Road. The house, barn, and animal pound are operated by the Scituate Historical Society and are open periodically to the public during the year. The Historical Society has begun restoration work on the house and some of the historic contents following a skunk infestation and issues with mold. The overall goal is to re-establish visitor access to the Cudworth House Museum, the barn, and the animal pound historic properties.

The Friends of North Scituate Village (FONSV) requested additional funding for completion of the restoration of the historic North Scituate Train Canopy. A series of delays including COVID, personnel changes and additional unexpected costs caused the previous funding to be insufficient. To complete the project, additional funding is needed for installation of the canopy lights, benches, tables, trash receptacles and signage. FONSV is planning future fundraisers to purchase and install planters and flowers to enhance this rejuvenated public space in North Scituate Village. Completion of the project is anticipated shortly after funds become available. The Friends of North Scituate Village are seeking $30,991 in CPA funding to cover the remaining costs of the project. The funds for this request will be appropriated from the CPC’s undesignated fund

The Jenkins PTO/Jenkins Playground Committee is seeking funding to relocate and replace the existing playground at Jenkins School. The current playground is over 20 years old. A recent report by a Certified Playground Inspector identified many deficiencies and safety issues with the existing play equipment. The playground is heavily used by the school and by the surrounding community during non-school hours.

The Town of Scituate approved the purchase of the historic Mordecai Lincoln Property in the April 2022 Town Meeting to protect a historic property and to conserve a large tract of waterfront land for open space and recreation. The Scituate Conservation Commission requested funding for the design, engineering, and permitting for an expanded driveway and parking area near the existing main house to provide the public access to the land and the views along the river at one of the town’s newest land acquisitions.

Purchase of 4.3 acres of land bordering the Runnins River. Currently for Open Space; the intent is to construct a trail (a future project) connecting a series of Seekonk trails. Midway between Taunton Ave. (rte 44) and Ledge Road. Seller: John Diaz

CPC funding to supplement funds from the MA Dept of Agriculture to fund an APR on 30 acres of farmland. Seller: Arthur Yaghian & 3 siblings. Map Information: Plat 4, Lots 311 & 46.

Request is for 8 days of analysis by King Information Systems to estimate cost of organizing, housing and developing a retention schedule for Town of Seekonk documents.

Documents held by the Town & Library were organized and rehoused with a plan in place for future organizing and care of Town documents. Town staff trained to carry out future organizing and care.

Rehabilitate 20 wood frame buildings built in 1975. This complex has had no serious maintenance since then so significant repairs need to be made to roofs, exterior siding, and windows. The goal is to provide a safe environment for our elderly residents.

This project will preserve 70 acres of fields, marsh and woodland, adjacent to 50 acres already owned by the Town. Existing fields will continue to be cut and the marsh and wooded areas will be preserved for conservation vallues and for passive recreation by Seekonk residents. Seller: Kenneth and Emily Lagerquist Trust. Plat 32, Lots 36 & 2. Deed: BK22194/PG71

Property consists of 20.55 acres, including 7 acres of fields. 12 acres of prime soils abd 5 acres of forest. Seller: Richard and Marilyn Young. Plat 16, Lot 82. Deed: BK23454/PG149

Replacement of over 40 year old windows in Seekonk's 20 wood frame houses for the elderly and disabled

An APR on 9.8 acres of the Richard and Marie 11.23 acre farm

The Medeiros Farm is located at 462 Lincoln St. and encompasses 40 acres. Included in this 40 acres is a level 8 acre field to the West of Lincoln St. which might accomodate 4 playing fields. East of Lincoln St. is where the house and barns are located as well as the remaining 32 acres. Included in these 32 acres is a 6 acre field currently being used for hay with the potential of being a community garden. Most of the property is dry and will provide an opportunity for pocket parks as well as hiking trails. In addition to the house, there are several buildings on the property which reflect the history of the property as a chicken farm producing over 6000 eggs per day. Much of the equipment that supported this production is in place and could be maintained in the form of a museum to allow a recognition of Seekonk's origins as well as a better understanding of where our food comes form. Some of the buildings could also be used for storage - especially for the Recreation Department. The house could be used by the Department as an office.

To repair the roof at Hixson Farm Elderly/Disabled housing complex managed by the Sharon Housing Authority

To install water fountains at the Ames Street Playground and Deborah Sampson Park

To do exterior restoration of an historic, 1896 pumping house