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Newton, Massachusetts Community Preservation Program
Suggest a Project
To suggest a new project, fill in as much of the form below as you can and press "Submit." Please include some way to contact you, so we can follow up if needed.
To vote for projects others have already suggested, just click on the +1 button on the right next to any item in the list below.
Please note: Suggestions posted here have not been reviewed for funding eligibility under the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act or compatibility with the current Funding Guidlines and Priorities of Newton’s CPA program.
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Project Address |
Project Description |
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| Zervas Open Space | Beacon St at Zervas | Buy the two houses on Beacon St adjacent to Zervas Elementary School and turn the lots into open space that would serve the school and the public well.
Zervas has the smallest play area for kids and that has a high negative impact.
Any construction at Zervas threatens the wetlands as well and this approach would alleviate that problem.
Further, with more adjacent space available, Zervas expansion may be kept to a single storey and not need swing space. | | | Historic Churches | City-wide | Provide financial assistance to congregations struggling to maintain, preserve or restore historic churches, especially those in village centers.
(suggested at 2011-12 "Happy 10th, Newton CPA!" meetings) | | | school playgrounds | City-wide | Provide grants to schools and PTOs to improve or upgrade school playgrounds, especially in less-wealthy neighborhoods.
(suggested at 2011-12 "Happy 10th, Newton CPA!" mtgs) | | | planning grants | City-wide | Set some funds aside each year for planning grants, to help potential sponsors assess the feasibility or costs of their potential projects; or to cover the costs of legal and design work necessary before they can begin raising funds from other sources.
(suggested at 2011-12 "Happy 10th, Newton CPA!" mtgs)
| | | Accessible City Buildings | Esp. Auburndale & Waban branch libraries | Provide funding for full wheelchair accessibility, including restrooms, in City buildings; especially at the Auburndale and Waban branch libraries
(suggested at 2011-12 "Happy 10th, Newton CPA!" mtgs)
| | | Charles River Path(s) | City-wide | Help to complete paths along the river envisioned in 1970s plan for the City of Newton.
(suggested at 2011-12 "Happy 10th, Newton CPA!" mtgs)
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