CPA Projects Database

Predevelopment costs for work needed to preserve affordable housing properties located at Seabeds Way and Captain Robert Cook Drive.

Restore windows in Historic Seaman's Bethel

Funding support for the creation of one year-round affordable rental unit for households with incomes 80% or less AMI within a new multifamily development containing 8 two-bedroom apartments.

HVAC update to regulate temperature for the building.

This project is the continued support of their Causeway Beautification Program, much needed rehabilitation of the beds due to storm damage as well as installing an irrigation line to supply water to all the beds. There are 35 established daylily beds on both sides of the Squantum Causeway, as well as additional daffodil plantings. This year, they are taking over maintenance of the beds in front of the fire station as well.

Replacement of artificial turf on 4th tee with natural turf

Removal of invasive plants in specific areas and replanting with native species.

To preserve the railing on the boardwalk that runs to the beach

Original construction of recreational facilities

This project is providing additional funding in the amount of $200,000 for the Lighthouse Foreshore Protection Project. The project protects Scituate Lighthouse and the real property where it resides. A stone revetment will be done using heavy stone. The present retaining wall will be removed. The new revetment will be in the same footprint as the existing wall and will be two feet higher. The stone from the existing wall will be used as filler. There is very little protecting the historical town lighthouse. This project qualifies for CPA funding as it protects a historic resource from harm and destruction

Extension of previously approved project to locate and restore headstone footings in the Historic Second Burial Ground on Academy Road Key Points: More work has been uncovered since RCA assumed ownership of the lot RCA commissioned a ground penetrating radar study which uncovered quite a few damaged headstones Unlike Ridgewood, SBG has no source of revenue The goal will be to eventually cover SBG costs through the Ridgewood budget Recently received a $15,000 grant from MHC dedicated to rehabilitate grave sites of Revolutionary War veterans

Second Church in Dorchester is the second oldest surviving wood church in Boston, the steeple restoration project focuses on critical building envelope repairs and preserving character-defining features.

The Bristol County Second District Courthouse, which was built between the years 1908 and 192, was designed by architect Louis Destremps and constructed and used for court and office purposes until 2010.This handsome cream-pressed brick, cast stone and granite Neo-classical buiding stands as one of Fall River's landmark public buildings. Other features of the building include balustrade parapet, center element with four engaged Roman Ionic monumental columns, and arched openings at ground level. A 18,000 sq. ft. addition added in 1978 is not considered historical This project will include demo of damaged rooms, removal disposal of lead and installation of sprinkler system. Demolition and removal of lead is complete.The excavating will begin for the sprinkler system installation The excavating will begin 8/21/18 and they should have a better idea once they speak with the gentleman who is installing the sprinkler system.

To support second mortgages administered by the Island Affordable Housing Fund

Support of the Island Affordable Housing Trust Second Mortgage program.

to be used by the Second Parish Church Association for the Second Parish ADA Compliance Project located at 685 Main Street, Map 126/Lot 047;

$150,000 was transferred to the Leverett Affordable Housing Trust for use in the Home Ownership Assistance Program, a program which assists income-qualified families to purchase an affordable home in Leverett. All homes purchased through the program become deed-restricted to remain affordable for future income-qualified buyers, thus permanently increasing Leverett's stock of affordable homes.

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

The professional preservation of police and fire department archives will benefit current operations by providing the opportunity to review archives in cases of long term investigations. Will also allow future generations to acquire historic insights into the challenges of each agency

Preservation of historic Selectmen's records.

Restoration of the balustrade at the Old Library (Senior Center).

Redevelop the front yard of the Senior Center, the former Newtonville Branch Library, as a new neighborhood pocket park by restoring the original front path, relocating the chess table, and installing new tables, benches, landscaping, lighting, and irrigation. For project details & documents, see link from program website, www.newtonma.gov/cpa, under "Proposals & Projects."

Multi-phase project to add recreation amenities to the outdoor space at the Senior Center.

To provide funding for the Northfield Council on Aging to install a storage shed to create easy access to recreational equipment for the Senior Center and to house the COA's mobility lending library (wheelchairs, etc.). This will replace the current storage situation which is a closet in the Town Hall. The location of the shed will be behind Town Hall, exact placement to be approved by the Town Highway Dept and Selectboard. The style of the shed will be in keeping with the style of the other buildings on the site as recommended by the Historical Commission.