CPA Projects Database

Funds will be used to replace the 300-foot NARA Bridge Boardwalk that was constructed in 1999. In 2007, extremely high spring water levels lifted the Boardwalk off its footings and permanently damaged the support structure. While numerous repairs have been made since then, the structure is in such a deteriorated state that complete replacement is needed. The Boardwalk is an essential link in the NARA Park accessible walking path system, frequented annually by thousands of park visitors. The new Boardwalk will be constructed by drilling helical piles into the substrate and building a Boardwalk out of durable, long-lasting Trex material.

The funds will provide funding for necessary work to preserve and restore parts of the historic 1889 portions of the original Acton Memorial Library building. The work will include spot pointing the east, west and south sides of the building’s brick and brownstone exterior, resetting granite steps, repointing brownstone steps, and rebuilding approximately five feet of the west chimney top due to spalling mortar and bricks. This project received $70,000 in CPA funds in 2020, but due to rising costs, that fund amount does not cover the total cost of the work. Without this critical repair, continued degradation of the mortar, brick, and brownstone will persist, and interior water damage will be imminent.

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.

Adds $775,000 to the Open Space Set-Aside fund balance.

For a walking and bike path at Scout's Pond.

Additional appropriation for White's Woods acquisition

To install lighting at Pope Park as part of the restoration and rehabilitation of the ball field

Restoration of Libary facade.

Repairs to Historic White's factory.

Purchase of land for Open Space. Seller: Walter E. and Alberta Hamilton, Jr. Map 3, Lot 9D

RENOVATION/RESTORATION OF HISTORIC TOWN HALL BUILDING

RESTORATION OF HISTORIC FACADE

GRANT TO FUND HANDICAP BATHROOM

Rehabilitation and reconstruction of the original 10 stall carriage house at the historic Friends meeting House

Preserving, restoring and rehabilitating the historic Council on Aging building, including repairing and replacing the roof.

Preserve, renovate, rehabilitate and remodel the historic Perry Hill Church.

Installation, update and upgrades to exisiting security system and lighting at Pope Park.

INSTALLATION OF TWO NEW DUGOUTS

REPLACE ROOF ON HISTORIC EMA BUILDING

Add blown-in insulation in exterior walls and attic, and replace any broken or damaged clapboards.

Replace stainless steel liner, change piping from furnace to chimney, clean exterior bricks on the roof and remove the blue stone cap.

6 bike racks installed at various recreation locations throughout town. $2,463.05 was reimbursed by Southeast Regional Planning and Economical Development District.

Replace 3 doors, repairing and repainting the porch and purchasing materials for and installing a handicap accessible ramp. In exchange, town will enter into grant agreement with Grange #285, and receive a Historic Preservation Deed Restriction.

Replace insulation and sheetrock to make more energy efficient.