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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-05 Planning Board Supplemental Materials (86)Summary of Community Preservation Projects 2012 Town Meeting Stevens Estate: Restoration of Exterior Walls - $206.2K Refurbishment and refacing of brick exterior caused by water damage Among top priorities from recent Stevens Estate facilities review Stevens Estate: Window Replacement (Phase III) – $101.3K Replacement of very old and inefficient building windows Will provide significant reduction in heating costs and prevent further damage to facility Among top priorities from recent Stevens Estate facilities review Restoration of Historical Town Records (Phase V) - $40K Part of ongoing initiative to restore and preserve historical town records and to make them available on-line Stevens Library: Refurbishment of Main Door - $22K Restoration of main door to library Part of ongoing restoration program for library (roof, stairway, walkway and window work funded in prior years Old Burying Ground: Restoration of Grave Stones (Phase II) - $20K Refurbishment of remaining grave stones at the original town cemetery Ridgewood Cemetery: Restoration of Main Gate - $15K Restoration of historically significant main gate Ridgewood provides a quasi-municipal service as it is the only non-sectarian cemetery in North Andover Assessment and Restoration of Historical Monuments - $15K Evaluation of status of all historical monuments within North Andover and restoration as required Veteran’s Housing Restoration - $475K Replacement of siding, steps, doors and bulkheads of housing project for veterans Part of ongoing initiative to upgrade and restore affordable housing projects in North Andover Foulds Terrace Renovation - $375K Replacement of windows, doors and siding for senior housing project Part of ongoing initiative to upgrade and restore affordable housing projects in North Andover 623 Osgood Street: Purchase of Conservation Land - $1,400K The Ousler property, located at 623 Osgood Street, is composed of about 16.3 acres of open meadows and woodlands directly adjacent to the Town owned properties of Osgood Hill/Stevens Estate and Half Mile Hill. The Community Preservation Committee is considering purchasing 15.0 – 15.2 acres of the parcel (excluding the existing house and associated lot). The Committee believes that this is an important and valuable open space purchase for the Town for the following reasons: This property is an integral part of the open space corridor from Osgood Hill to Half Mile Hill The parcel provides excellent trail access through over 300 acres of existing open space along a path close to Osgood Street. This purchase would preserve beautiful meadows and paths through the property (particularly the view from Osgood Street). This land provides an excellent location for a parking area directly off Osgood Street – thus making access to Osgood Hill and the entire open space corridor more accessible to town residents. The appropriation includes funds for legal and closing costs as well as the construction of a parking lot. The final purchase price must be supported by an independent appraisal.