CPA Projects Database

The Red Brick School house is a town owned building on the National Registry of Historic Places. This project would involve lead paint remediation on the exterior of the building, brick restoration and preservation, in addition to some structural and cosmetic improvements to the exterior of the building (doors, flagpole, windows) and surrounding landscaping, signage, landscaping and general improvements are also included. October 19, 2022 additional funds were appropriated in the amount of $50,000. $36,640 from Historic Preservation Reserve and $13,360 from Budgeted Reserve.

JNJUHL and Associates, LLC has been approved through a friendly Chapter 40B process to construct a three-story wood framed building that will contain (54) One-Bedroom Units and (6) Two-Bedroom Units, all of which would be affordable to seniors with incomes at or below 60% of the median for the long-term. The One Bedroom units will be a minimum of 660 square feet and the Two Bedroom Units will be 880 square feet. In addition, approximately 10% of the floor area will be developed into supportive service space for social service staff in order to provide resources for these residents to enable them to live independent and productive lives. There will be a minimum of 65 parking spaces to accommodate the needs of this new senior housing community. The Franklin Ridge Senior Housing project received a 40B Comprehensive Permit from the town of Franklin in December of 2019. In addition, the project received the Franklin Conservation Commission’s approval of the Project’s Determination of Applicability in November of 2019. These monies will specifically go towards the inputting of a sewer line and the prepared site work for this project.

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Challenge Course at Beaver Pond Park - construction of an accessible press box with a ramp at the mid field at Beaver Pond, with walkways. Appropriation of $150,000 was approved on May 25, 2023 but project will not commence until FY24.

Construction of 27 affordable units for individuals/families with substance abuse disorders, and improvements to the adjacent canal walkway. The applicant will grant the City of Lowell a 30-year affordability restriction on the 27 units.

The development of pre-application plans to create 24-30 affordable, single-occupancy units. The units shall be have an affordability restriction for 30 years.

Capital improvements to Clemente Park, a City park. Improvements include new playground equipment, new playground surface, and basketball court improvements.

The preservation and restoration of 24 stained glass windows in Lowell City Hall.

Capital improvements to the park abutting the Whistler House Museum of Art. The park is open to the public.

Restoration of the historic building at 635 Middlesex Street including the restoration of the brick facade, and structural work.

Creation of 5 affordable units of veterans housing. The work also includes restoration of the historic Hadley House.

Construction of a new playground and capital improvements to the existing park.

Purchase 97.67 acres of land known as " The Castle Hill Farm." The land is for passive recreation. The Metacomet Land Trust holds a conservation restriction

Restoration and preservation of two historically significant paintings that flank the lobby of Watertown City Hall, depicting a map of Watertown in its founding year, 1630 and an aerial view in its tercentenary year, 1930.

Development of a Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) and building assessment of the Commander's Mansion property found on the MA Register of Historic Places. The CLR will guide the restoration and preservation priorities of this property.

Predevelopment funds for engineering fees, architectural design, construction and bidding documents to build a 5-bedroom group home for individuals with developmental disabilities, affordable at 60% Area Median Income.

Construction of an ADA compliant compacted gravel walking path on the north side of the Getchell trail beginning at Little Farms Road, along the Sudbury River, and to build two viewing platforms and ramps, to replace four pedestrian bridges, and to fund the design and permitting. This project, to improve the north side of the Carol Getchell Trail in Saxonville, will expand recreational offerings with universal access. It will open up this natural environment and scenic views along the Federally designated Wild and Scenic Sudbury River to people with disabilities, older people, and others who might otherwise face barriers.

Providing two elements, the playground equipment and a splash pad, including materials and construction, as part of a larger construction program to update the Arlington Street Park. This project to redevelop the Playground and build a Splash Pad at the Arlington Street Park will expand recreational offerings to an underserved community. These improvements are part of a larger effort to revitalize the Park and address the current deteriorated condition, improve accessibility, expand recreational offerings, provide new amenities and furnishings, and increase security at the site.

The funding will be used to restore broken historic Minton floor tiles in the main hall of the building, restore damaged walls and replicate an historic stenciled border on main hall walls, and restore damaged walls in the director’s office, which will eventually become exhibit space. Project funds will also be used for the CPC to hire to an independent historic preservation consultant to ensure that the rehabilitation and restoration will be done in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Structures. Funding will also pay for structural engineering review of the main hall floor. This site is in the State MACRIS database and on the National Register of Historic Places. This work will address a long-standing need to preserve this historic resource and will help facilitate better use of this space to educate more in the community about Framingham’s history.

The funding will be used for the purchase of 11.13 acres of undeveloped land in South Framingham for resource protection, stormwater management, and passive outdoor recreation. The parcel, crossed by Beaverdam Brook, is predominantly wetlands and includes 3 to 4 acres of wooded upland and trails. It is part of a larger tract that includes land in Sherborn and Ashland. The site will also offer passive outdoor recreation with its walking trails and potential connections to current and future off-site trails in and beyond the City, thus offering a valuable passive recreation opportunity to nearby economic justice neighborhoods and the larger community.

The funding will be used for the planning and redesign of the Temple Street Park, a park located in a central west neighborhood off of Route 9, with future playground to offer new playground equipment and surfacing, various amenities, and increased accessibility and safety. This design phase will include a site assessment and review of conditions, schematic design alternatives and cost estimates, as well as community outreach and participation, for an updated, accessible park and playground. This project to plan for the future redevelopment of a deteriorated and unsafe park and playground at the Temple Street Park will ultimately revitalize the park and expand recreational offerings to an underserved community to meet their recreation needs.

Rehabilitation of cattle barn roofs at Franklin County Fairgrounds for the Franklin County Agricultural Society.

Clinical and Support Options is creating 36 studio apartments for permanent support of housing at 60 Wells Street.

Renovation of trails in Highland Park and Temple Woods.