CPA Projects Database

If the purchase of the Pioneer Valley RR property in Southampton is successful this will cover the related costs including an assessment of needed repairs to the rail bed.

Creation of hiking trails at the Town owned Whittemore Conservation Area

The large Civil War monument is in need of preservation and restoration.

8continue to purchase and install flat markers for veterans' graves

There are historical items pertinent to the town which are stored in the closed Old Town Hall. They will be moved for preservation and display to the New Town Hall.

The New Town Hall is an historical building in the center of town. The doors to both the Town Hall part and to the Senior Center do not allow for access for those with disabilities without someone helping them.

The grave stones of a husband, the first minister, and his wife will be restored and will include a bronze plaque which will be inscribed with the original information.

The New Town Hall will need some preparation for housing the historic safe currently in the Old Town Hall

Additional work was needed to complete the Labrie Fields

When an historic building was used to create a new Town Hall, no railings were installed along the access ramp to the main door, creating a potential danger to those using the ramp, especially in inclement weather.

The Southampton Historical Society holds many artifacts of the Town's earlier days. There is a need for better climate control in the building, including a damp basement and the need for dehumidifiers.

The sign will be placed on conservation land and will feature birds of the area. Mr. Nied was a photographer and it was to feature photos he had taken, however these were not easily available. At the January 24, 2017 Special Town Meeting, the article was amended to state "photos similar to the one's taken by Mr. Nied.

This is for the Town's share of a matching grant for restorations and cleaning Revolutionary War and Civil War veterans' graves.

The parks need updated signs at the parks and street signs are needed to mark locations.

Some veterans' graves beyond what those covered in a previous project need straightening.

The project requires cooperation between the Town of Southampton and the City of Easthampton. It is also contingent upon receiving either a DWSP Grant or a LAND grant. At present grant applications have been applied for and a project for Easthampton's share has been presented to their Community Preservation Committee. Seller: Gwinner Family. map 30 lot 12E and lot 12D. See Book 12670 page 68 and pg 119 for deed and grant agreement

The doors to one entrance of the historic building, now used as the Town Hall need to be restored as they have weathered.

This project will clean and restore Revolutionary and Civil War Veterans grave markers in the Center Cemetery.

The purchase of 84.75 acres of land for open space.

Purchase of 14 acres of land that is the recharge area for the Town's main well. Property description: Lot 1E, Lot 2E, Lot 3E, Lot 4E, and Lot 5E on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Southampton, MA, Surveyed for John & Donna Gwosch," dated December 27, 2018, prepared by Heritage Surveys, Inc., recorded with the Hampshire Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 243, Page 77, containing approximately 14.382 acres of land, provided, however, Lot 2E may be acquired pursuant to the Town's statutory right of first refusal under MA General Laws Chapter 62, Section 8.

The playground for the Pre-K classes is in direct sunlight and would be come quite warm in some seasons. This provides a shelter so part of the area can be shaded.

The Clark Chapmen House, so named for two families important to the history of the Town. The Historical Society owns the property with many Town artefacts stood there. The rooms are furnished for different time periods. The schools and other groups visit regularly. It is in need of restoration, especially the roof and some wall deterioration is taking place.

The Conservation applied for a Mass Trails Grant which h requires a 20% matching payment from the Town.It would continue the work following the trails restoration.

Pickle Ball is a game which has become popular, especially with older players. Students from our local elementary school are also playing it, too. Two courts will be created in the same area as our tennis courts are.