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2021 CPA Projects
In FY21, $1,115,051 was awarded to 8 projects:
- 5 historic resources, 3 open space/recreational land
- 6 are community projects and 2 are City projects
The following projects were funded in FY21:
Historic Resources
- Somerville Museum
- Broadway Winter Hill Congregational Church Bell Tower
- WPA Bas-Relief
- Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development / Grace Baptist Church
- Broadway House (181 Broadway)
Open Space/Recreation Land
- Emergency Funding Request for Central Hill playground
- Open Space Land Acquisition Fund Request, City of Somerville
- Healey School Tot Lot
In Progress
Broadway House (181 Broadway)($125,000) |
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| For rehabilitation of the historic exterior and window replacement preserving this affordable housing resource. |
Collection Care at the Somerville Museum($100,608) |
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| Renovation of museum storage for upgraded security, preservation and access of museum collections. | |
Works Progress Administration Bas-Relief Restoration Project Somerville Public Library($3500) |
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| Continuation of the work of installing the bas-relief at a safer location and restoring it to its original collection. | |
Exterior Wood Trim Repairs Elizabeth Peabody House($95,000) |
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| Request for funding to repair exterior wood trim (as well as window frames) damaged by time and exposure to the elements. | |
Broadway Winter Hill Congregational Church Bell Tower($90,000) |
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| The repointing of the bell tower and its gaps. | |
Grace Baptist Church($419,750) |
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| Repair of existing slate roof and replacement of related flasihng and gutters; repointing of brick masonry; replacement of entry doors and hardware; new accessible exterior entry ramp to lower level. | |
Open Space & Recreational Land
In Progress
Healey School Tot Lot Renovation($400,000) |
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| The renovation of the Healey School Tot Lot, which is the primary outdoor play and learning environment for students pre-K through grade 2. | |
City of Somerville's Open Space Land Acquisition Fund($50,000) |
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Request CPA funds to seed the Land Acquistion Fund. |
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Applications that submitted an eligibility determination form but did not submit a full proposal:
- Restoration of the George M. Stevens Tower Clock in Union Square, Somerville Arts Council
- Blessing of the Bay Park Revitalization Phase 3, Mystic River Watershed Association
- Mission Church Tower Repair, Mission Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Applications that submitted a full proposal but withdrewal their proposal:
VNA Community Healing Garden |
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Visiting Nurse Association |
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| The VNA will rehabilitate its existing garden and transform it into a healing garden, which will serve as a respite for all to enjoy. | |
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