CPA Projects Database

Construction of open space/recreation amenities on shores of Crystal Lake, including new fishing area, accessible walkways, erosion controls, and improved lake access

Study and design recommendations for restoration of seawall to prevent further damage and erosion of park land and public boar landing.

New sign at the Pembroke GAR Hall

To contract professional services to support development of appropriate work scopes, specifications, testing, administration and cost estimates for the Hatch Building

Affordable Rental Housing Project with Home City Development Inc

The Conservation Commission and Land Stewards have had an ongoing initiative to improve trail conditions on publicly accessible Conservation land throughout Littleton. The current three-year initiative includes boardwalks at Town Forest on Harwood Avenue and extending the boardwalks at Cloverdale on Great Road. Both will allow the popular trails to be more accessible and mitigate destruction of wet areas along the trail.

The Gulf Association Inc. applied to CPC for funds to purchase the East Field along Border Street consisting of 17.81 acres. Due to the Chapter 61A nature of this property, the value of the property has been determined to be $2.35M by a Chapter 61A proposal for purchase and was accepted by the town The application is for $2.015M from CPC and $350K from private donations.This parcel is comprised of a bucolic open field; the rear of the property is wooded, contains wetlands and borders other conservation land. $15K is included in the request to cover closing and conservation restriction costs.

The Scituate Historical Society will preserve the journal of Patrick O’Keefe, which has been deemed of historic value. The proposed project is to 1) have a book/paper conservator evaluate the document, repair as necessary and construct a preservation storage box and 2) have a high-quality digitization of the entire document to put on the Society’s website to be available to scholars and the public. The journal is an important artifact for the Irish Heritage Trail and is of particular interest to scholars in both the U.S. and Ireland. The cost of preserving the 80-page journal is $2,400, of which the Society will fund $300 and CPC will fund $2,100.

Appleton Field was approved for community gardening by the Select Board to be used for personal gardening, food pantry support and education. Funding is requested for key start-up costs including permanent fence installation and installation of ADA compliant paths and raised garden beds. This request includes approximately $42K for fence procurement and installation, $3k for wheelchair accessible garden plots, and $1K for accessible pathway construction. Additional funding will be pursued in the future for well-installation,

Scituate Little League will use funds to re-establish a second “60/90” (60’ pitchers’ plate distance, 90’ base paths) baseball field in Scituate. This effort should be accomplished in two phases, beginning with a full design study including community engagement to determine the appropriate field location, impacts to other sports, residents, and abutters, and to produce the final field design and estimated construction cost. Second phase funding will be for field construction. This request is consistent with the town’s recreation plan for playing fields and will provide a replacement for the 60/90 foot field that was lost to the High School field project which included a Varsity Girls Softball field.

BULD RECREATION AREA AT SWIFT BEACH, INCLUDES PLAYGROUND, BASKETBALL COURT, PICKLEBALL COURTS AND PATHWAYS

Restore and repair the stone wall at Maplewood Cemetery.

Allocate funds for a five year weed control program to restore 10 acres of Mirror Lake within the Town of Norfolk.

Renovation and preservation of the historic resource Sturgis Library building by replacing cedar-shingle roof, replacement of bay window with historically correct window, replacement of exterior door and main entry door and replacement and addition of historical signage.

Expenditure for acquiring over 100 acres of land at the corner of Linden Street and Lyman Road. The property will be protected by a Conservation Restriction.

Professional imaging of collection records and high priority artifacts. To inventory notebooks.

Purchase of parcels of land located off Old Cordwood Path and Enterprise Road which contain 64.43 aces. (Article 1)

Brewster’s Housing Production Plan (HPP) is the foundation of the town’s Housing Program. The present plan has a 5 year term and is scheduled to expire in June 2022. This project is to complete an update of the town’s HPP for the next 5 years. The plan includes a housing needs assessment, goals, and implementation strategies. The new plan will include the latest census data, explore housing trends including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, involve outreach to the community, and be compiled in coordination with the Vision Planning effort.

Tucked in the Mill Hill Neighborhood, 88 Clinton Street is a vacant, underutilized parcel, comprising approximately 27,000 square feet. Overlooking Mill Creek, a cherished natural resource, the parcel is situated within a densely developed Environmental Justice neighborhood with a scarcity of parks and playgrounds, especially waterfront open space. Historic land use patterns, coupled with development activity, have contributed to significant water quality impairments in Mill Creek. Erosion, untreated storm water runoff, and polluted sites continue to degrade the natural salt marsh habitat, while land use patterns inhibit public access to this environmental asset. The City, in collaboration with the Mystic River Watershed Association and GreenRoots, has embarked upon key restoration activities and open space planning initiatives. The City, through the Department of Housing and Community Development, seeks Community Preservation Act funding to acquire 88 Clinton St., which is representative of a rare opportunity to purchase an undeveloped site for the purposes of open space, community preservation, and natural resource protection. The project is indicative of the City's strategy of expanding the public open space network to develop inclusive, accessible parks, guided by sustainable development principles, for users with a range of interests, abilities, and needs. Upon acquisition, the City will enact a Conservation Restriction to preserve the site as public open space in perpetuity.

Construction of 2 tennis courts at Shepard Memorial Park

Phase 1 inventoried over 40 properties and signs were added to identify the year they were built. This second phase will hire a consultant to look at other significant properties some within ethnic areas, and add markers to those properties also.

Restore 1964 Maxim fire pumper

Continued funding of Mirror Lake weed mitigation, and sediment study in an effort to preserve this open space in town of Wrentham.

Full reconstruction of basketball and pickleball courts at the rear of the Daughraty Gym facility.