CPA Projects Database

City/Town Name Description Approval Date
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Acton Town of Acton Woodlawn Cemetery Gates

The project is to preserve the nearly one hundred year old stone piers that define the three gates of the Woodlawn Cemetery along Concord Road. The Woodlawn Cemetery is a designated historic and cultural resource listed on the Acton and Massachusetts Cultural Resource List and it has been recommended for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

04/02/2018
 
Acton AHA Development Funds

For funds towards the cost of developing or acquiring housing or land to create new affordable housing units for low-income seniors, disabled or families.The AHA has no specific development location in mind. Rather, this appropriation is seed money to assist the AHA with the explorations of possible sites, feasibility analyses, preliminary site planning and other pre-development costs.

04/02/2018
 
Acton Open Space Acquisition and Preservation Fund

The money in this account is used for property appraisals, site inspections, title searches and other items necessary for exploring and evaluating open space acquisition and preservation opportunities and advancing them for Town Meeting action. The fund may also be used for legal fees, Conservation Restriction expenses and stewardship endowments. Town Meeting had appropriated Community Preservation funds to this account in 2010 and 2016.

04/02/2018
 
Acton Open Space Set-asdie

The Open Space Set-Aside Fund has been set up in the past for the purpose of acquisition, creation, and preservation of open space, or its rehabilitation or restoration.

04/02/2018
 
Acton Arthur Davis Etching Restoration

To clean and restore a collection of etchings, drawings and ephemera by Arthur Fuller Davis (1863-1953) given to the Acton Memorial Library by Richard Nylander. After completion, the restored etchings and other works of art will be added to the archived collection of Davis’s works owned by the Acton Memorial Library.

04/02/2018
 
Acton Hosmer House Campus Landscape Architectural/Site Planning Services

The campus landscape plan seeks to fund the redesign and landscaping of the Hosmer campus to make it more visually accessible, inviting, and usable to the Acton community while adhering to the guidelines of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and the Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes. The Hosmer House is a designated historic and cultural resource listed on the Acton and Massachusetts Cultural Resource List and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

04/02/2018
 
Acton Jones Field Playground Renovation

To assist the Acton Recreation Department towards renovations for a fully accessible playground at 54 Martin Street, the current site of Jones Field and Playground. The current play equipment was installed in 1996 and has deteriorated to the point of being unsafe.

04/01/2019
 
Acton Bell Tower Preservation

To assist in the preservation of the bell tower which includes roof replacement and rot repair. The former First Universalist Church at 140 Main Street in South Acton was built in 1877. Award of this appropriation is subject to receipt by the Town of Historic Preservation Restrictions for the property.

04/01/2019
 
Acton Acton Arboretum China Trail and Garden Planting

To support the China Trail Garden in the Acton Arboretum. The project involves some excavation, the installation of a trail, bridges and boardwalks, and landscaping.

04/01/2019
 
Acton Cultural Resource List Updates and MACRIS Conversion

To assist the Historical Commission to fully convert the Town of Acton’s historic buildings records to the Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System (MACRIS) maintained by the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC).

04/01/2019
 
Acton 53 River Street Historic Park

To assist the town gather more information for any future development of the Town-owned parcel as a park. The parcel contains an old dam. In November 2018, the Town obtained an inspection/evaluation report for the River Street Dam. The dam has been classified by the Office of Dam Safety as a small, significant (class II) hazard potential dam that has been found to be in unsafe condition. The report recommends a dam breach or removal.

04/01/2019
 
Acton Asa Parlin House Preservation

To implement preservation measures to stabilize the Town owned historic Asa Parlin House at 17 Woodbury Lane in the Acton Center Historic District. The project will prevent further deterioration and allow necessary time for community input to determine its potential reuse.

04/01/2019
 
Acton Windsor Green Sliding Doors

To assist the Acton Housing Authority with the preservation of its 68-units for elderly persons and persons with disabilities with low and moderate income at the Windsor Green. The preservation work will replace sliding doors that date from the original building construction in 1980. Replacement of the sliding doors will preserve the structural integrity of the building.

04/01/2019
 
Acton Window Preservation

To preserve, rehabilitate, and restore the historic sashes of 72 deteriorated windows at the 1707 Faulkner Homestead and the 1732 Jones Tavern.

04/01/2019
 
Acton Town of Acton – Acton Arboretum ADA Compliant Entrance

To assist the Acton Arboretum with a ADA compliant entrance. The appropriation improves the accessibility and aesthetics of the Arboretum entrance at 2 Taylor Road for all users.

04/01/2019
 
Acton Community Housing Program Fund

This replenishes the existing Community Housing Program Fund for "the acquisition, creation, preservation, and support of community housing in the Town of Acton." $40,000 of this 2019 CPC appropriation was used for the 2020 Housing Production Plan. $75,000 of 2019 appropriation used for local share for Acton Housing Authority for pre-development costs for 31 units for seniors and disabled.

04/01/2019
 
Acton 53 River Street Historic Park

Assist the Town of Acton (land owner) in the 53 River Street Dam project with final design and permitting. The scope of the project includes dam removal engineering design, permitting, dam and building removal, stream restoration, site restoration, park design and construction.

06/28/2020
 
Acton Town of Acton – Gardner Field & Playground Master Plan (Phase I)

Preparation of a master plan and land survey for the revitalization of Gardner Field.

06/29/2020
 
Acton Community Housing Program Fund

Replenishes the existing Community Housing Program Fund for the acquisition, creation, preservation, and support of community housing in the Town of Acton. Example expenditures include the purchase or subsidy of Acton Housing Authority’s low income rental units; selling price, closing cost, mortgage payment and other subsidies to first time homebuyers of affordable units; capital improvement assistance for affordable units; funding and grant support of housing studies and plans; and pre-development funding for affordable rental projects.

06/29/2020
 
Acton Regional Housing Services Program (One Year)

Continue the Town’s participation in a Regional Housing Services Program to assist with meeting the administrative, compliance and monitoring needs for the Town’s existing affordable housing units, update and reconciliation of local housing inventory records with those maintained by the Department of Housing and Community Development; new project review assistance; maintenance of ready-buyer lists; assistance with affordable housing lotteries and resales; conducting homeownership training, and to further regional housing goals and efforts.

06/29/2020
 
Acton Acton Housing Authority – 348-364 Main Street Development

For pre-development costs for the development of elder/disabled affordable rental housing at 348-364 Main Street, Acton. The Town owns the site and has dedicated it for this purpose.

06/29/2020
 
Acton Historic Street Scape Restoration

Restore the historic streetscapes of the Acton Center, South Acton, and West Acton Historic Districts through the replanting of Public Shade Trees.

06/29/2020
 
Acton Town of Acton - Repointing & Chimney Restoration of 1889 Acton Memorial Library

Funds necessary work to preserve and restore parts of the historic 1889 original Acton Memorial Library building; work will include spot pointing the building’s brick and brownstone exterior, resetting granite steps, repointing brownstone steps, and rebuilding the west chimney top.

06/29/2020
 
Acton East Acton Village Green

Implementation of the East Acton Village Green at the corner of Concord Road and Great Road on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. Previous CPA funding for this project was tabled due to the imminent construction of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. The rail trail is now completed. The site is owned by the Town. This parcel is the site of the former railroad depot at the heart of historic East Acton Village, formerly also knows as Ellsworth Village, which was once the hub of a vibrant community with Ice House Pond. Blocks of ice were cut and shipped by wagon and railroad to insulated clipper ships in Boston. The project scope includes clearing and landscaping of the site; installation of a walkway, benches, and accessible picnic table; installation of historic educational panels and a kiosk.

06/29/2020
 
Acton NARA Miracle Field Sports Pavilion

Phase II of project at Acton's Nathaniel Allen Recreation Area (NARA). Funding to help complete the NARA Sports Pavilion facility including, restrooms, and accessible family restroom for Miracle Field athletes and their caretakers.

06/29/2020
 
Acton Jones Playground Surfacing Expansion

Located in South Acton, Jones is the sole municipal playground in that area of Town, convenient to many South Acton neighborhoods. In keeping with the Town’s recreation goals in the Open Space and Recreation Plan, as well as the expressed desire of many residents, a fully accessible playground is greatly needed. The funds will be used to fund poured rubber surfacing around all play structures at the Jones Field Playground to ensure a more accessible playground to people with all abilities.

06/07/2021
 
Acton Gardner Playground Phase 2

Existing park equipment at Gardner Field is deteriorating and not currently accessible. These funds will be used for purchase and construction of new play structures.

06/07/2021
 
Acton Acton Preliminary Archaeological and Historical Review

Funds will establish an Acton Historical Commission Survey Fund, which will be used exclusively for professional archaeological/cultural resource assessments to provide a preliminary assessment of the likelihood of finding significant archaeological or historical assets.

06/07/2021
 
Acton Acton Textiles and Clothing Collection

Support the Acton Historical Society with reviewing and revitalizing the AHS' historic costumes and textiles collections, both in terms of our acquisition policies as well as best practices for management, storage, preservation, and display. Of special importance is to make this collection accessible to the Acton community to further our understanding of the rich history of our town.

06/07/2021
 
Acton 53 River Street Historic Park

The funds will assist completion of the the engineering and permitting of the dam removal portion of the project.

06/07/2021
 
Acton Community Housing Program Fund

Replenishes the existing Community Housing Program Fund for the acquisition, creation, preservation, and support of community housing in the Town of Acton. Example expenditures include the purchase or subsidy of Acton Housing Authority’s low income rental units; selling price, closing cost, mortgage payment and other subsidies to first time homebuyers of affordable units; capital improvement assistance for affordable units; funding and grant support of housing studies and plans; and pre-development funding for affordable rental projects.

06/07/2021
 
Acton NARA Sports Pavilion

Funds will be used to complete the NARA Sports Pavilion "south building", which will house an urgent need for NARA Summer Camp office, onsite Recreation office, snack bar, and storage for valuable equipment. Both buildings will also serve as a shelter for campers in the event of severe weather. At this time, the south building (Phase 2) only has the exterior complete.

06/07/2021
 
Acton AHA -348-364 Main Street Development

Support pre-development costs for the development of 40 units of elder/disabled affordable rental housing at 348-364 Main Street. The housing units will be for low-income households whose income is below 60% of median income. Four of the units will be barrier free, all will be universally accessible and 8-10 will be for households under 30% median income. Two of the units will be two-bedrooms to allow for live-in aide and six of the units will be set aside for households under 60 with disabilities.

06/07/2021
 
Acton Acton Pencil Factory Bridge: Phase 1 Design

The project will make one of Acton's most important historical resource, the North Acton Pencil Factory, more accessible to the public by creating a 320 foot accessible path through the historical site. The path will connect the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (BFRT), over Nashoba Brook via a new bridge, to the informational kiosk located on the Trail through Time (TTT).

06/07/2021
 
Acton Regional Housing Services Program (One Year)

Continue the Town’s participation in a Regional Housing Services Program to assist with meeting the administrative, compliance and monitoring needs for the Town’s existing affordable housing units, update and reconciliation of local housing inventory records with those maintained by the Department of Housing and Community Development; new project review assistance; maintenance of ready-buyer lists; assistance with affordable housing lotteries and resales; conducting homeownership training, and to further regional housing goals and efforts.

06/07/2021
 
Acton Shoddy Mill (53 River Street)

Funds will be used to preserve the 320-foot tailrace in its current state and to fund hiring an Archaeological Monitor to conduct site observations during all phases of the project that entail subsurface excavations. The purpose of these observations will be to ensure buried resources are protected and, in the case of actual artifacts, that they are recovered and properly curated.

05/16/2022
 
Acton Revolutionary War Gravestone Restoration

The Revolutionary War Section of Woodlawn Cemetery, located at 74 Concord Road, contains approximately four hundred gravestones, with lichen presence and breakage being a serious concern. The proposal would repair and reset each gravestone, as needed, and treat each instance of lichen with D/2 biological without the need of damaging scrubbing. CPA funds will be used to rehabilitate this historic section of the Cemetery in time for the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War.

05/16/2022
 
Acton Storm Windows at Jones Tavern

Jones Tavern located at 128 Main Street, is one of Acton’s oldest and most important historic properties. Iron Work Farm in Acton, Inc., a local 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation, received CPA funding in 2019 to preserve, rehabilitate, and restore the historic sashes of seventy-two windows at the Jones Tavern and Faulkner Homestead. The Massachusetts Historical Commission is now encouraging installation of storm windows to preserve and extend the life of historic windows. The funds are for purchasing and installation of storm windows to protect forty-four windows at Jones Tavern.

05/16/2022
 
Acton Exterior Painting at Faulkner

The funds will be used to preserve the Faulkner Homestead’s historic fabric by painting the exterior of the building located at 5 High Street. At the Faulkner House, exterior painting will forestall further damage from the New England weather, diminishing the need for replacement of architectural components such as original skived clapboards, trim elements, and even parts of the frame that might otherwise succumb to water damage. Exterior painting will prolong the life of the vital building and preserve the historic features for the benefit of the public.

05/16/2022
 
Acton Gardner Playground - Phase 3 Landscaping

Funds will be used towards the third and final phase of the Gardner Renovation Project. Shade trees, additional planted islands, additional seating, a gate, part of a walkway, and signage are all included in this appropriation. The new Gardner Playground will be a universally designed playground for children and caregivers of all abilities.

05/16/2022
 
Acton Elm Street Tennis Courts

The Elm Street Courts, used for tennis and more recently and increasingly for pickleball, have many cracks and imperfections that have increased the unsafe playing conditions. The resurfacing and relining will eliminate cracks and imperfections caused by wear and tear.

05/16/2022
 
Acton Heath Hen Meadow Boardwalk

Funds would be used to rebuild the existing 211-foot boardwalk at Heath Hen Meadow Conservation Land located off Robbins Street. The boardwalk, utilized daily by many residents and visitors, connects the trail systems at Mt. Hope Cemetery, the conservation parcel at 176 Central Street, and Heath Hen Meadow Conservation Land. Damaged by flooding and falling trees, the boardwalk and bridge have had multiple repairs over the past 25 years. With the current structure occasionally submerging during high water, the Land Stewardship Committee volunteers will rebuild the boardwalk and raise it twelve inches to prevent future submersions. Made of 95% recycled materials, Trex Composite Decking Material will be substituted for traditional lumber decking, as it does not require maintenance.

05/16/2022
 
Acton Acton Housing Authority - Windsor Green Window Replacement

Supported by the Acton Housing Authority, the 68-unit affordable rental housing development for seniors and disabled households needs to replace the existing windows. All the units are for low-income households whose annual income is less than 80% of the area-wide median income. Since Windsor Green opened in 1980, the AHA replaced few windows and it is difficult to open and close the windows due to age and warping. The AHA identified window replacement as the highest need for residents.

05/16/2022
 
Acton Regional Housing Services Program

Continue the Town’s participation in a Regional Housing Services Program to assist with meeting the administrative, compliance and monitoring needs for the Town’s existing affordable housing units, update and reconciliation of local housing inventory records with those maintained by the Department of Housing and Community Development; new project review assistance; maintenance of ready-buyer lists; assistance with affordable housing lotteries and resales; conducting homeownership training, and to further regional housing goals and efforts.

05/16/2022
 
Acton Habitat for Humanity - 26 Carlisle Road

Funds will be used for electrical work, plumbing, heating, insulation and drywall for Habitat for Humanity’s rebuild of the home at 26 Carlisle Road. The home will be deeded restricted for affordable in perpetuity and will be added to Acton's Subsidized Affordable Housing Inventory for the life of the home. Once completed, Habitat for Humanity will sell the home to a family earning 30-60% of area median income, with a need for safe, affordable housing and a willingness to partner in the building of their home. Habitat Construction Manager will run the building project with mostly volunteer labor from surrounding communities, including the future homeowners. The total project plan includes building a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, accessible, and energy-efficient home with approximately 1,150 square feet of living space.

05/16/2022
 
Acton Community Housing Program Fund

Replenishes the existing Community Housing Program Fund for the acquisition, creation, preservation, and support of community housing in the Town of Acton. Example expenditures include the purchase or subsidy of Acton Housing Authority’s low income rental units; selling price, closing cost, mortgage payment and other subsidies to first time homebuyers of affordable units; capital improvement assistance for affordable units; funding and grant support of housing studies and plans; and pre-development funding for affordable rental projects.

05/16/2022
 
Acton Camp Acton Road Regrading

Funds will be used to regrade of the 1,000-foot access road that leads to Camp Acton, the only conservation land in Acton that provides the opportunity for overnight camping. There is also an existing culvert under the roadway that is collapsing and eroded. The funds will also fix and/or replace the 20-foot pipe culvert.

05/01/2023
 
Acton Woodlawn Cemetery Chapel Exterior Accessibility Design

The Woodlawn Cemetery Chapel and its surrounding 16 acres of land were gifted to the Town in 1936. Over the years, the Chapel has accommodated many memorial services and has been the site of numerous weddings. Due to accessibility concerns, the Chapel has remained closed to the public since 2016. The funds will fund a final design for the construction of an accessible entrance.

05/01/2023
 
Acton Acton Community Housing Corporation – Community Housing Program Fund

Replenishes the existing Community Housing Program Fund for the acquisition, creation, preservation, and support of community housing in the Town of Acton. Example expenditures include the purchase or subsidy of Acton Housing Authority’s low income rental units; selling price, closing cost, mortgage payment and other subsidies to first time homebuyers of affordable units; capital improvement assistance for affordable units; funding and grant support of housing studies and plans; and pre-development funding for affordable rental projects.

05/01/2023
 
Acton Acton Housing Authority – 362-364 Main Street

The funds will help pay for the project’s sustainability efforts, including solar panel installation and electric vehicle charging stations. The development at 362-364 Main Street consists of 41 units of elder/disabled affordable rental housing at 362-364 Main Street. The entire development cost will be approximately $24,000,000 and the Community Preservation funds will leverage millions in state and private financing. The wait list for affordable senior housing in Acton continues to grow. The Acton Housing Authority currently has 99 local senior households on its waiting list. The project has been previously supported through Community Preservation Funds in 2020 and 2021 in the amount of $1,000,000.

05/01/2023
 

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