CPA Projects Database

To install new playground equipment and a quarter-mile track

To acquire land scheduled for 28 d.u. "40B" for use as open space

Supplemental appropriation for the restoration/renovation of the front entrance of the Sharon Public Library

Funds appropriated to obtain a conservation restriction on "Horizons for Youth" land previously acquired using CPA funds

Transfer of 25,000 to the Conservation Commission’s Conservation Fund

Open Space acquisition of property known as 45 Richards Avenue from private party for 130000 plus 15000 to fund a conservation restriction to be held by a third party. Seller: Bryant Simpson. Lot 30 on a plan entitled 45 Richards Avenue, subdivision plan of land. Approximately 4.49 acres, more or less. (Subdividable land adjacent to other conservation land)

Rehab property for open space recreational

Community Housing Fund Window Project

Historic Window Repair Carnegie Library Project

Repairs to Historic retaining walls at 5 Brook Road at North Main St., 83 North Main St and 79 North Main Street

Community Center exterior painting project on historic building

Rehabilitation of the Ames Street basketball courts

Exterior painting project for Historic Community Center.

Patio; site improvements; water filling station, foot washing station; cameras

Enhancements to Dr. Walter A. Griffin playground

Construction of playground structures with rubber safety surfacing and an associated fence at Veterans Memorial Park Beach

This will facilitate the Town Clerk’s project to preserve and make available historical town records. The funds will go toward setting up roller shelves for easy accessibility of these historical town records.

Sharon Public Library project to repair and conserve four Sharon historical items, including: Sharon Will as Probate prior to 1793; Sharon papers; map of Sharon written on starch cloth with iron gall ink and a plot of the Mansion House dated 1854.

Repair of one 5’x3’ section near the south drain of the historic Carnegie library roof with Tremco Alpha-Guard system.

Project renovates and rehabilitates an existing baseball field, and converts the diamond to "intermediate" specifications. CPA to provide partial funding. Sharon Youth Baseball & Softball Association to fund remainder.

Request for 25,000 contribution to overall project to acquire, restore, and site an historic “Jenks” cast iron fountain matching one positioned in Sharon Center from the 19th century through World War I. The fountain had already been acquired by the Town using grant money and other funds. The CPA appropriation would cover restoration and installation at Sharon Town Hall

Lake Massapoag weed & bacteria hazard mitigation: Project includes a comprehensive water testing initiative and educational beach kiosks for Lake Massapoag

Automatic Handicap Doors for Sharon Housing Authority Project will add automatic handicap door mechanisms for 12 doorways at the Sharon Housing Authority complex located at Hixon Farm Road Applicant: Sharon Housing

Historic Cemetery signage and fencing Project will fund signage for the Town’s 9 historic cemeteries and provide detailed information about the sites on the Sharon Historical Commission website. In addition, a protective fence will be installed to protect the vulnerable Lothrop Cemetery at the intersection of Walpole St and Moose Hill st.