City/Town Name | Description | Approval Date |
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Falmouth | Dr. Francis Wicks House Exterior & Historical Artwork Rehabilitation |
Project funds will be used to fund the following features in accordance with the Historic Structure Report: (1) relocate the aboveground electrical service to underground to restore the original exterior and replace the 100-amp electrical panel to 200-amp to support future climate controls; (2) conduct necessary repairs to windows, install custom storm windows, and paint; and (3) conserve 14 portraits and 4 paintings of local historical significance. The Dr. Francis Wicks House is protected by a historic preservation restriction and the project will comply with the Secretary of Interiorâs Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. |
04/11/2023 |
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Falmouth | Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund |
The appropriation to the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund (FAHF) is made for the purpose of acquisition, creation, preservation, and support of community housing. |
04/11/2023 |
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Oak Bluffs | Bluff Stabilization |
Stabilization of the bank adjacent to the Steamship Authority dock to stop the bluffs from eroding. |
04/11/2023 |
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Oak Bluffs | Penn Field |
Install a water bottle filling station and dugout organizers and benches at baseball field |
04/11/2023 |
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Oak Bluffs | East Chop Lighthouse |
Create an accessible pathway form the road to the base, install benches, split rail fence, picket fence, and manage invasive vegetation around the lighthouse. |
04/11/2023 |
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Oak Bluffs | Island Autism Center and Neighborhood |
Additional funding to construct affordable housing for income eligible adults with autism. |
04/11/2023 |
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Oak Bluffs | Rental Assistance |
Support for the Dukes County Regional Housing Authority's Rental Assistance Program for Oak Bluffs families. |
04/11/2023 |
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Oak Bluffs | Sunset Lake |
Install water runoff catch basin, remove junk land fill, establish pathway, plant flowers and grasses and manage invasive species at Sunset Lake Park. |
04/11/2023 |
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Oak Bluffs | Harbor Homes |
Assist with the purchase of an existing building and the creation of 5 additional units of affordable housing. |
04/11/2023 |
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Oak Bluffs | Union Chapel |
Restoration and beautification of the Union Chapel Park. |
04/11/2023 |
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Oak Bluffs | Sailing Camp |
Removal of invasive plants from the Sailing Camp Park utilizing three different methods of removal for evaluation of the efficacy of the different techniques. |
04/11/2023 |
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Oak Bluffs | PALS Program |
To assist The Resource, Inc. in their interest-free loan program to support structural work code issues, and upgrades to failing systems of homes of income-qualified Oak Bluffs residents. |
04/11/2023 |
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Oak Bluffs | Cottagers' Corner |
Restoration of the foundation and structural elements of Cottagers' Corner. |
04/11/2023 |
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Peabody | Purchase of DiBiase Property 76 Acres for Open Space |
The City of Peabody is purchasing 76+ acres of wooded land surrounding Spring and Sidney's Ponds which contribute to the City's water supply, to preserve them as open space to help combat climate change and to protect the water resources there. |
04/11/2023 |
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West Tisbury | Dukes County Regional Housing Authority Rental Assistance |
Support for the rental assistance program for West Tisbury residents. |
04/11/2023 |
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West Tisbury | West Tisbury Field Fund |
The funds for the West Tisbury Field Fund for the West Tisbury field irrigation program. |
04/11/2023 |
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West Tisbury | Harbor Homes of Martha's Vineyard |
Harbor Homes of Marthaâs Vineyard as West Tisburyâs share of the Permanent Supportive Housing project for residents who may need medication supervision. |
04/11/2023 |
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West Tisbury | West Tisbury Parks & Recreation, Lamberts Cove Beach |
To fund the West Tisbury Parks & Recreation Department for rope railings and Lamberts Cove Beach. |
04/11/2023 |
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West Tisbury | Scotts Grove Affordable Rental Housing Project |
To retire the Scotts Grove affordable housing development debt. |
04/11/2023 |
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West Tisbury | Vineyard Preservation Trust |
To fund the Vineyard Preservation Trust for the replacement of the Grange Hall roof. |
04/11/2023 |
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Boston | Congress Street Fire Station - Boston Fire Museum |
âExterior restorations to the historic 1891 Fire Station, work will include repair and repointing of masonry at the side and rear elevations. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | First Church in Jamaica Plain Roof Restoration |
To preserve the First Church in Jamaica Plain by funding the installation of a new slate roof. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Humphreys Street Studios Restoration |
Preservation of the historic Humphrey Street Studio building, exterior repairs include roof replacement, masonry repairs, and replacing rusting fire escape. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Riverside Theater Building Restoration |
âRestoration and repair of rear exit way, rear structural wall, and masonry repairs to Riverside Theater/Frenchâs Opera House historic building in Hyde Park. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Restoration |
To rehabilitate and restore the 1941 Pleasant Hill Baptist Church by funding the repair of the buildingâs failed front steps. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Tremont Temple Phase 1 Façade Restoration |
To restore the 1896 Tremont Temple Baptist Church by funding comprehensive masonry and building envelope repairs. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Pierce House Restoration |
âRehabilitation of 1683 Pierce House, alterations to existing rear entry to make it ADA compliant, including a landscape-based ramping solution. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Unity Sports And Cultural Club Restoration |
To rehabilitate and restore the Unity Sports and Cultural Center building by funding masonry repairs and the addition of a new roof and drainage system as well as the creation of a conditions assessment. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Bethany Church Public Park |
To create a new accessible public recreational space on church-owned land, including new seating areas, community garden space, and community event space. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | American Buddhist Assoc. 1894 Bell Tower Restoration |
To rehabilitate the circa 1894 bell-tower by funding emergency repairs to the masonry and roofing. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | First Baptist Church Restoration Project |
To rehabilitate the historical First Baptist Church building and tower by funding emergency masonry repairs. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Peter Faneuil House Community Basketball Court |
To rehabilitate the basketball court and perform critical masonry repairs in the community space located at the Peter Faneuil House. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Georges Island Pavilion Structure |
Additional funding to construct a new outdoor permanent pavilion on Georges Island. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Parcel R-1 (Ownership) |
To partially fund the creation of 44 units of affordable homeownership housing at or below 80% AMI and 100% AMI. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Parcel R-1 (Rental) |
To partially fund the creation of 66 units of affordable rental housing. Rental units will range from 30% AMI to 80% AMI. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | 361 Centre Street (Blessed Sacrament) |
To partially fund anâ âadaptive reuse rental project utilizing the vacant (for 18 years) Blessed Sacrament Church at 361 Centre Street in the Hyde Square neighborhood. To âtransform this former religious building into housing with 50 affordable units ranging from 30-60% AMIâ. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Blue Hill Ave - B1 Parcels (Ownership) |
To partially fund the transformation of vacant and underutilized City-owned parcels located along a stretch of Blue Hill Avenue that bisects the Dorchester and Mattapan neighborhoods. The proposed ownership unit mix will include the creation of 18 affordable units at 80% and 100% AMI. In addition, the project will provide parking and ground floor retail space for sale at an affordable rate. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Blue Hill Ave - B1 Parcels (Rental) |
To partially fund the transformation of vacant and underutilized City-owned parcels located along a stretch of Blue Hill Avenue that bisects the Dorchester and Mattapan neighborhoods. The proposed rental unit mix will include the creation of 12 affordable units at 50%, 60%, 80% and 90% AMI. In addition, the project includes ground floor retail space for lease at an affordable rate. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Brooke House at Olmsted Village |
To partially fund the new construction mixed-use building that will include 125 affordable senior rental apartments for households earning up to 60% of the AMI. The new apartments will be designated for households aged 62 and over. 13 units will be set aside for homeless or formerly homeless households. Additionally, this project will include a child care center, a health care center, and a publicly accessible community space. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Copeland Corner |
Partially fund the new production of 12 affordable homeownership units in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. The project would create six homeownership units available at or below 80 percent AMI and six homeownership units available at or below 100 percent AMI |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | 84 Warren Street (Ownership) |
To partially fund the creation ofâ ownership âunits âat the intersection of Warren Street and Warren Place in Nubian Square. The completed project will create 15 income-restricted homeownership condominium units at 80% and 100% AMI. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | 2085 Washington Street (Ownership) |
To partially fund the final phase of the redevelopment of Parcel â(â10)â, a 10-story tower on BPDA landâ. The development will include the new construction of 32 affordable homeownership units at or below 80% and 100% AMI. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | McDevitt Senior Homes |
"Partially fund the ârepurposing of the 5-storyâ âMcDevitt Hall building into 36 units of affordable senior rental housing. The project will include 35 units of affordable housing for people aged 62 and over, â19â of the units will be affordable to households at or below 50% AMI, and â16â units will be affordable to households at or below 30% AMI, including four homeless set-aside units.â âOriginally a convent of the St. Augustine's Parish in South Boston, built in 1926, unique featuresâ will be preserved; front yard, entranceway, and 5th-floor solarium.ââ |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Little Mystic Channel Plaza Rehabilitation |
âTo redesign and rehabilitate the Charles-Newtown Plaza in the lower Little Mystic Channel of Charlestown, including plantings, shade structures, a lawn area, and seating. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Wolcott Cutler Memorial Garden |
âTo create an ADA-accessible pathway and patio in an existing publicly-accessible church garden. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Improvements to John J. Ryan Park |
To rehabilitate the Ryan Playground in Charlestown by constructing a 6-foot seawall and vegetated berm along the banks of the Mystic River to protect the site and surrounding neighborhoods from storm surges and sea-level rise, with a pathway atop the berm. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Gardens for Charlestown Reconstruction |
To rehabilitate the border and retaining walls of the Charlestown community garden by replacing the existing timbers with manufactured stone. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Boston Open Space Acquisition Fund (BOSAF) |
âThe Boston Open Space Acquisition Fund shall be used for acquisitions that permanently protect land for the purposes of recreation or natural resource protection and conservation, including but not limited to conservation restrictions and fee simple ownership by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department or the Boston Conservation Commission. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Franklin Field Elders Garden - Phase 2 |
Phase II funding to create a community garden space at the Franklin Field BHA housing site, including the addition of a pollinator garden to support gardening. |
04/12/2023 |
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Boston | Washington Street Urban Forest |
Additional funding to create an urban forest, including the addition of a community plaza and walking paths, on Washington Street. |
04/12/2023 |