CPA Projects Database

For phase one of the Sanford Mill Park project to convert a 4+ acre Charles River-front Conservation land lot back into a park, canoe launch and amphitheater - historic uses of this parcel. The project will involve a healthy mix of volunteerism, DPW assistance and maybe a couple of other appropriations in the future.

Funds to be used for an appraisal ofr the 1/2 acre lot adjacent to Amphitheater Land

Repair of First Baptist Church Santuary

Remediation & Restoration of Santuit Pond

CPA funds shall be utilized to replace the existing cast-iron fence that fronts Main Street of the Sargent House Museum. The fence is rusted beyond repair and is an eyesore in the heart of Gloucester' Downtown commercial district. The Museum intends to replace the fence with a wooden one, which will match the fence that fronts the Middle Street side of the property, with the addition of the pineapple finials seen on the Main Street fence now. By making these very necessary repairs, the entrance to the gardens will be much more inviting to the general public and tourists.

This project would preserve The Sargent House Museum’s Middle Street Façade located in Gloucester’s Historic District. In 2019, The Sargent House Museum will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its founding and over the last few years the museum has been concentrating on preserving the facades to look its best for the celebration. The project includes: excavating and resetting the brick driveway; replacing the west side fence; rehabilitating and repairing the cellar bulkhead; painting the north side exterior; painting the west side exterior; repairing wooden borders along Middle Street brick walk to staff entrance including adding clamshells to gravel border close to the house paralleling the staff entrance walkway.

Replacement of existing equipment at Sargent School playground

For the Sargent School Windows Preservation and ADA ramp access project and any other related costs.

Saul Property, $41,785 (Borrowing Authorization) (CPAC Vote 9-0) – The so called Saul property is located in the East Amherst Village Center in close proximity to the Fort River Elementary School, densely populated neighborhoods, and near public transportation. This land has been a high priority for preservation for many years and its acquisition is consistent with the goals of the Master Plan and Open Space and Recreation Plan. First and foremost this is a land conservation project that the Conservation Commission and Department have been working on for months. The 19-acres represent critical habitat for rare and endangered species and includes more than 1000 feet of frontage along the Fort River. A significant component of the vision for this property is to integrate natural resource protection with sharing gardens, active agriculture, walking trails and passive recreation—into the village center. This effort has broad community support from the Amherst Agricultural Commission, Grow Food Amherst, the Amherst Survival Center and the Amherst Schools. The project was ranked very highly by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs and has received a $105,665 award through the Local Acquisition for Natural Diversity (LAND) Program.

New recreational amenity at Saunders Recreation Facility

Creation of a Recreation facility on 5.4 acres

Purchase land off Old Sandwich Rd and State Rd known as the Savery Pond Bogs consisting of 11.5 acres on Map 61 Lot 6F-U.

Preservation of approximately 11 acres of open space in the Saw Mill Hills Conservation Area. Seller: Roy Mielke

Acquisition of multiple properties off of Barker Road known as the Saw Mill Properties.

Construction costs for new affordable housing ownership units

The Town’s acquisition of the two parcels of land comprising the Sawmill Brook Conservation Project, with assistance from Essex County Greenbelt Assn., Inc., will permanently preserve 32 acres of important open space and wildlife habitat on the western side of the Town’s Mill Pond / Pipestave Hill Conservation and Recreation Area. CPA funds will be 100% matched by either a state grant and/or fundraising by Greenbelt. Greenbelt will facilitate the real estate portion of the transaction, including holding the Purchase & Sale Agreement, and conducting due diligence (appraisal, title exam, and environmental site assessment). Greenbelt would hold the conservation restriction on the property as is required for municipal lands acquired with CPA funds. The acquisition would be for passive recreational use, expanding the Town’s Pipestave Hill / Mill Pond conservation area, and allowing for trail expansion and the opportunity to enhance public access from Archelaus Place.

Eradicate invasive plant and management of wildlife on 17 acres

To provide the Town's required portion to purchase and Agricultural Preservation Restriction on approximately 100 acres of the Sawyer Farm.

Saunders House is known for its beautiful murals and this application is for a project to protect, preserve and restore the Frederick L. Stoddard/Howard Curtis murals in the Anderson Room on the second floor. In addition to the work on the murals, structural repairs are needed to prevent further buckling and cracking of walls on the first and second floors. The goals of the project are to:‱ Make the Anderson Room an inviting community meeting space, a much-needed amenity in downtown Gloucester ‱ Preserve the murals for the purposes of historic study and enjoyment by the public and visitors to Gloucester. The estimated total budget is: ‱ Mural restoration $34,000 ‱ Structural repairs $50,000-100,000 (estimates underway) The estimated CPA funding request is for half of the total budget. The Sawyer Free Library will fund the other half from corporate trust funds.

Inspection and preservation of historic dam

To assist Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod in the development of 3 affordable 3-bedroom ranch style homes. A CPA Award of $50,000 per home and $17,000 for the purchase of the Great Neck Road property.

Funds will be used for a feasibility study of a greenway route for hiking and biking that would connect the communities of Fall River, Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford. The study will examine potential routes, document existing conditions, identify pertinent issues regarding design, permitting, and right of way, and determine preliminary cost estimates. CPA funds have been requested from the above mentioned communities.

Town Planner and the Planning Board request funding for Scenic Road signs for twelve designated scenic roads in Scituate. This designation protects trees, stonewalls, etc. from disturbance unless a permit is acquired. This project qualifies for CPA funding as it protects qualified real property from harm or destruction.

Schematic design for Academy building