| City/Town Name | Description |
Approval Date |
Categories |
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| Swansea | Purchase of Levesque Property Bark St M10 L 3 |
Purchase of 13.96 acres of land for $4500.00, Map 10 lot 3, listed as 0 E.S. Bark Street from the Open Space Reserve for the purpose of passive recreation and conservation. |
05/15/2023 |
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| Swansea | Purchase Hallock Land Richard Rd |
Purchase of total 44.8 acres of land off of Richard Rd, Assessors Map 54 Lot 15 and Assessors Map 59 Lots 3,4,9,10,16,and 17 on the Coles River. |
05/15/2023 |
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| West Boylston | PRIDE PARK-ADA COMPLIANCE |
Additional Funding to bring Pride Park into ADA Compliance |
05/15/2023 |
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| Wilbraham | Lighting of flagpole at Bruuer Pond and Glendale Cemetery |
Install lighting for two flagpoles for the American flag to be illuminated at night. |
05/15/2023 |
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| Wilbraham | ADA Compliant Playground Structures at Mile Tree School |
Purchase and install two ADA compliant playground structures for Mile Tree School |
05/15/2023 |
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| Wilbraham | Wilbraham Childrenâs Museum Playground Structure |
Purchase and install playground structure at the Wilbraham Childrenâs Museum. |
05/15/2023 |
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| Wilbraham | Wilbraham Childrenâs Museum Fencing |
Purchase and install security fencing to secure gap in existing fencing made by an abutting property. |
05/15/2023 |
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| Wilbraham | Water Flow Assessment and Device Installation at 12 Mile Brook |
Assessment and installation of a water flow device to protect a bridge from damage of a beaver dam. |
05/15/2023 |
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| Wilbraham | Open Space Kiosks, Trail Maps, Trail signs, and Trail Marking |
Build 4 area informational kiosks, create and print area maps, create âyou are hereâ signs for complex trail area intersections, and mark trails. |
05/15/2023 |
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| Wilbraham | New Access Road Safety Lighting for Spec Pond Recreation Area |
Install new lighting for pedestrian safety at the Spec Pond Recreation access road. |
05/15/2023 |
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| Wilbraham | Pickleball Courts |
Install 4-6 Pickleball courts at a Wilbraham recreation area location. |
05/15/2023 |
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| Becket | Esau's Heel Trail |
Funds will be used to continue building a continuing 1,300 foot loop on the already started trail and to build 100â of bog bridges around a wet area. Approval is awaiting Conservation Commission approval and will not be started until that is received. Work will be done by Greenagers. |
05/13/2023 |
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| Becket | Becket Arts Center Project |
This phase of the restoration of the Becket Art Center is to ascertain the options for and the estimated cost of repairing and rectifying water issues from significant water damage to the entrance area due to related run off from the roof and landing. Experts will determine the cause and determine how to proceed. |
05/13/2023 |
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| Becket | Dawn Drive Receivership |
This a rehabilitation project to create an affordable housing unit in Becket. CPA funds will be used to cover the disparity between construction costs and an affordable sale price. |
05/13/2023 |
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| Becket | Becket Town Hall Cupola |
This project includes the estimated cost of all plans, engineering studies, labor, materials, and permits to fabricate and reinstall Becketâs historic cupola to the town hall roof. The cupola will contain the original copper roof and finial. |
05/13/2023 |
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| Pelham | Cadwell Home Ownership |
Pioneer Valley of Habitat for Humanity |
05/13/2023 |
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| Pelham | Feasibility Study at Pelham Elementaty School |
Study for Improvements to Playground for compliance with ADA |
05/13/2023 |
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| Stow | Gleasondale Pocket Park |
$24,000.00 to renovate existing school lot, to neighborhood park. |
05/13/2023 |
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| Dunstable | MCO Cottage Rentals Dunstable |
The Town issued a Request for Proposals seeking an affordable housing rental development on Town-owned property at 160-164 Pleasant Street. This process resulted in the selection of MCO Associates for the future construction of 44 rental units, 25% affordable. The Select Board has approved a Land Development Agreement and Lease Agreement ((99-year) with the developer. On May 11, the Dunstable Affordable Housing Trust approved payment of $2666 in consultant fees to assist the Town the RFP, proposal review and selection process. |
05/11/2023 |
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| Norwood | McDonough Housing Complex Preservation |
Constructed in the 1960âs and operated by the Norwood Housing Authority, the McDonough Housing Complex provides 152 units of affordable housing. Funding will be used to preserve these units by replacing the windows and siding. The windows (original to the building) are missing seals and are no longer weather-tight, and the siding has delaminated from the substrate. The project proponent is seeking HILAPP funds from DHCD to supplement the CPA appropriation. |
05/11/2023 |
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| Norwood | Memorial Hall Furniture Restoration |
Project entails the restoration of the large oak table and accompanying five (5) chairs that furnish Memorial Hall. There is photographic evidence of the furniture in the space dating back to the 1930âs, and the pieces are believed to be original to Memorial Hall (1928). Wood and upholstery will be restored by a specialist with the aim of returning the furniture to use in the historic hall. |
05/11/2023 |
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| Norwood | Old Parish Cemetery Restoration |
In accordance with the recently completed master plan for this site, funding will be used to replace perimeter fencing around the centuries-old cemetery, to install entrance gates at the two points of access and to undertake additional landscape improvement (most notably in the area dedicated to veterans). |
05/11/2023 |
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| Norwood | Preservation of Annual Town Reports |
Funding will be used to have several additional volumes of Norwood's Annual Town Reports dating back to the 1800's professionally repaired and preserved by a qualified conservator. These historic documents have been digitized; however, the original reports are in poor condition and require treatment to prevent them from disintegrating beyond repair. Limited public access to the reports will be provided once the preservation work is complete. |
05/11/2023 |
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| Norwood | 1890 Directory - Preservation |
This historical document, which was recently donated to the Town, contains business and civic information from the Townâs early years. Funding will be used to have the volume professionally repaired, preserved, and digitized by a qualified conservator. Once preserved, limited public access to the directory will be provided. |
05/11/2023 |
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| Norwood | George H. Morse House National Register Application |
An initial âinventory formâ for the Morse House has been completed; however further information and action is needed to pursue a listing on the National Register of Historic Places. As a precursor to pursuing grant funding from State and Federal sources, funding will be used to hire a historic preservation consultant to assist in compiling and submitting the documentation necessary to have the house listed on the National Register. |
05/11/2023 |
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| Norwood | Morse House Exterior Rehabilitation |
The building envelope of the Italianate-style home constructed by George H. Morse in the mid-1800âs is in need of repairs to prevent deterioration of the structure. The project includes rehabilitation of exterior elements including windows, doors, and siding as well as work to support and waterproof the foundation. |
05/11/2023 |
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| Norwood | Conservation Fund Transfer |
Funds will be transferred to the Conservation Fund for future projects initiated by the Conservation Commission that comply with both the Conservation Commission Act (MGL Ch. 40 S. 8C) and the Community Preservation Act (MGL Ch. 44B). |
05/11/2023 |
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| Norwood | Veterans Memorial Park Master Plan |
This four-acre park bordered by Chapel, Berwick and Walpole Streets was dedicated to disabled veterans following World War II. Funding will be used to conduct a feasibility study/master plan of the site to re-envision the space with features including healing and contemplative spaces aimed at the veteran community. |
05/11/2023 |
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| Rehoboth | 30 ACRES, OFF 165 FAIRVIEW AVE |
The expenditure of $225,000 for the purchase of 30 acres, off 165 Fairview Ave along with the costs associated with such purchase, such acquisition to support preservation and passive recreational use, and further to authorize the Town to convey an appropriate conservation restriction in such property. |
05/11/2023 |
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| Rehoboth | 14 ACRES OFF OF 44 BLISS STREET |
The expenditure of $125,000 for the purchase of 14 acres, off 44 Bliss Street, Lot 1 along with the costs associated with such purchase, such acquisition to support preservation and passive recreational use, and further to authorize the Town to convey an appropriate conservation restriction in such property. |
05/11/2023 |
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| Rehoboth | REHOBOTH HISTORICAL COMMISSION |
$81,480 from the Historic Preservation Reserve of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) for the moving and restoration of Rehoboth Historical Commission's three farm museum building at Francis Farm to a new location at the complex in order to provide better parking for Senior Center |
05/11/2023 |
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| Rehoboth | SHADY BEND PROPERTY |
$50,000 for the Historic Preservation Reserve of the community preservation (CPA) to purchase the building and property located at 133 Bay State Road, Rehoboth MA in its entirety including any closing costs and costs associated with the same and further to authorize the selectmen to convey a historic preservation restriction on such property. |
05/11/2023 |
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| Stoughton | Elm Street Fields Lighting and Scoreboards |
Install new lighting at Miller Field and replace scoreboards at O'Day Field and Goff Field |
05/10/2023 |
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| Stoughton | Marks Field Renovation Design Phase |
Design phase of renovation of Marks Field into a suitable lacrosse playing area with parking and amenities |
05/10/2023 |
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| Stoughton | Old Stoughton Music Society Office Storage Equipment |
Purchase file cabinets and desk for storage of OSMS historical collection |
05/10/2023 |
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| Stoughton | Vital Records Preservation -Supplemental Funds |
Preserve Town of Stoughton Records of Births, Deaths and Marriages |
05/10/2023 |
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| Stoughton | Cedar Hill Tee Boxes and Golf Course Upgrades |
Reconstruct tee boxes and cart paths, and upgrade irrigation system |
05/10/2023 |
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| Stoughton | Atkinson Ave Parking Area and Trailhead Creation |
Design and construct parking area, trailhead, kiosk, and install related signage |
05/10/2023 |
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| Stoughton | Stoughton Depot Stabilization |
Repair doors and windows; minor HVAC, electrical and plumbing; renovate public bathroom; make flooring level; and other associated renovations |
05/10/2023 |
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| Stoughton | Denison Athletic Complex Rehab Design Phase |
Design services for rehab of Denison athletic fields complex |
05/10/2023 |
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| Stoughton | Acquisition of Open Space off Benson Road |
Acquire 12 acres +/- of open space for permanent protection |
05/10/2023 |
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| Templeton | Baptist Common Trail |
Create a walking trail on Town-owned land from Baldwinville Road to gain access to the historic Baptist Common Cemetery. |
05/10/2023 |
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| Templeton | DWELLY FARM RECREATION |
Resources for the non-profit North County Land Trust to continue wildlife habitat improvement, invasive plant management at the Dwelly Farm Conservation Area on Barre Road, Templeton. |
05/10/2023 |
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| Templeton | Gilman Waite Courts |
Reclaim and resurface the tennis courts at Gilman Waite for subsequent use for tennis and pickleball. |
05/10/2023 |
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| Templeton | Preservation of Templeton Grange Hall |
Resources for the non-profit Narragansett Historical Society to rehabilitate ground floor restrooms of the historic Templeton Grange Hall to enable Americans with Disabilities Act compliant access. |
05/10/2023 |
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| Templeton | Town Hall Cupole Restoration |
Restoration of the cupola atop the historic culturally significant Town Hall building in East Templeton. |
05/10/2023 |
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| Aquinnah | Aquinnah Town Hall |
restoration, preservation, display, and storage of documents and artifacts within the Aquinnah Conservation Commissionâs archival collection |
05/09/2023 |
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| Aquinnah | Community Housing |
ongoing costs related to the development of affordable housing as proposed by Harbor Homes |
05/09/2023 |
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| Aquinnah | Historic Gay Head Community Baptist Church |
restoration of the Gay Head Community Baptist Church Meetinghouse, including restoration and reinforcement of the bell tower, steeple and roof structure, as well as the exterior trim, shingles and paint |
05/09/2023 |
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| Aquinnah | Affordable Rental Housing |
ongoing subsidy of affordable rents in Aquinnah through the DCRHAâs Rental Assistance program |
05/09/2023 |
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