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Kristen (CPC staff) presented four pre‑applications the commission received early: a fourth and final request to preserve original annual town reports; a proposal to restore the historic cannon on the Town Hall grounds; a scope to inventory documents and artifacts at Town Hall, the library and the Morse House; and a study of the Shattuck Park stone wall. The commission also heard a brief status update that more than $90,000 will be returned to CPA accounts from a completed airport project once a closeout form is signed by staff.

Commissioners assigned follow‑up contacts: Commissioner Debbie Holman will serve as the CPC liaison on the annual town reports preservation application; Commissioner Cheryl Doyle volunteered to serve as liaison for the cannon rehabilitation and for the historical‑assets inventory; Commissioner Joe Realy agreed to follow up on the Shattuck Park stone‑wall study. Staff said they will convey commission feedback to applicants ahead of the full application deadline.

Annual town reports: The restoration request is described as the fourth and final funding tranche to stabilize and preserve original annual reports. Staff said roughly 20 volumes remain for conservation (the set has already been digitized) and that the Historic Commission has already voted that the records are important to local history. Commissioners raised concerns about where restored originals would be stored and how the town would provide public access; several members urged that applicants include an outreach or access plan so the preserved records are available to residents rather than locked in a single office. Staff noted that the state provided a $75,000 contribution that reduced costs and that closeout paperwork for an earlier airport project is expected to return over $90,000 to CPC accounts once signed.

Cannon restoration: A pre‑application to restore the cannon in front of Town Hall was described as eligible pending a local Historic Commission determination of the artifact’s local significance. Staff noted the artifact is movable and therefore not automatically covered by the Town Hall’s listing on the National Register; applicants provided a vendor estimate and the commission recommended including a modest contingency in the request.

Historical‑assets inventory: A separate pre‑application would fund a preservation consultant to inventory artifacts and documents at Town Hall, the library and the Morse House, prioritize conservation needs and provide cost estimates. Staff and commissioners described the inventory as standard preservation planning and eligible as a CPA expenditure.

Shattuck Park stone wall study: The manager’s office submitted a pre‑application to study and plan restoration of a deteriorating stone wall at Shattuck Park. Staff described the project as eligible on open‑space preservation grounds. Commissioners debated whether a study alone was sufficient and emphasized the importance of community outreach. The town previously considered larger proposals that drew neighborhood concern; commission members recommended the town seek neighborhood input and consider a citizen‑led approach or a partnership with DPW and volunteer groups that would help with stewardship after work is completed. The wall study application described about 580 linear feet of wall.

Next steps: The commission will continue review of pre‑applications and expects the formal pre‑application deadline on October 1; the group scheduled a follow‑up meeting for October 8 to review remaining submissions and to receive liaison reports. Staff said they will ask applicants to include contingencies where appropriate and to provide outreach or access plans for preserved artifacts and documents.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Community Preservation Committee 9.17.25","oneSentenceSummary","The commission reviewed four early CPA pre‑applications — restoration of annual town reports, restoration of the town‑hall cannon, an inventory of historical assets and a study of the Shattuck Park stone wall — and assigned commissioners to follow up as liaisons.","taxTitle","Town of Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",52806,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6469708,"Norwood CPC narrows what qualifies for CPA funds; signage and brochures often ineligible as stand‑alone projects",349,1226000,1575000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5780585-c9ab50c8de72ac97f32b8a32b1c5741a&start=1226&end=1575","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5780585-c9ab50c8de72ac97f32b8a32b1c5741a/thumbnail_1226000.jpg","/articles/6469708/Town-of-Norwood/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Norwood-CPC-narrows-what-qualifies-for-CPA-funds-signage-and-brochures-often-ineligible-as-standalone-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6469708-370d4a49c3ba3603f833f9fb4912b44f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147389&Signature=alpy1WzJ7b1RtpRO~LzHOfH7v-3Q-CQm4RdP2iyg-zNLm9kZLvSUDwAMLkQ1~EuDQkbUmopPP6S6F6m~PxN2H2SoMABZvebLL7o75ql2Kujp808oGnN2nubWpI5pCl9Z75nF5OzlL3WnzaeG2GeS~364pK0q9vmT0S-t528sN0y~c92RElLMKQyMJcxNcUIVgqU86RtsHERiAMLn9KL2xahP3Ri7pb-g4HUapVKnq1PLmOFJODkbUcmzg9XmagUUpyxBKvelCyIGLu650scuzx~xyDGi7EJbMlq6eXctlCmH64OTT2S5bvCyLG0HEea18SWANKEfx8vCchF~r6oETA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town of Norwood Community Preservation Commission staff told members at Wednesday’s meeting that signage, brochures and routine maintenance typically do not qualify as stand‑alone uses of Community Preservation Act funds, but could be included as components of larger eligible capital or preservation projects.

Kristen, a staff member working with the commission, reviewed a list of recommendations from the Conservation Commission and explained that the CPA’s rules favor acquisition, preservation, restoration or rehabilitation of open space and historic resources, and capital improvements that add recreational value. She said replacing isolated signs or producing informational brochures would generally be considered “maintenance” and therefore ineligible as independent CPA projects.

Commissioners and staff discussed examples. Kristen said signage can be eligible if it is part of a larger capital project — for example, signage included in a trail restoration or a wetlands rehabilitation project. The commission cited the Guil Ponds project (previously studied by conservation staff) as an instance where signage could be bundled into a larger implementation budget if the larger project moved forward.

The commission also discussed other categories from the conservation list. Long‑term cleanup programs and routine invasive‑species management were described as maintenance and generally ineligible, while ADA accessibility improvements and larger education or classroom‑style capital projects could be eligible depending on scope. Pocket parks and community gardens were described as permissible under recreation or open‑space categories if the proposal includes capital improvements rather than routine upkeep.

Members suggested asking applicants to consider sponsorships for signage or to include signage as a line item in a larger project so the project does not rely on CPA funds for ongoing maintenance. The Conservation Commission materials were accepted as recommended priorities for the CPC’s needs assessment, with the caveat that the CPC would flag items judged ineligible.

Kristen said the CPC staff will continue to work with Conservation Commission and trails advocates to determine how to group priorities and identify items that should be consolidated or removed from the recommended list.","Staff told the commission that standalone signage, brochure production and routine maintenance are typically ineligible for Community Preservation Act funds; larger capital or preservation projects that include signage or outreach may be eligible.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6469713,"Norwood commission to compile list of town-owned properties, historic sites and housing opportunities",1065,145000,1210000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5780585-c9ab50c8de72ac97f32b8a32b1c5741a&start=145&end=1210","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5780585-c9ab50c8de72ac97f32b8a32b1c5741a/thumbnail_145000.jpg","/articles/6469713/Town-of-Norwood/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Norwood-commission-to-compile-list-of-town-owned-properties-historic-sites-and-housing-opportunities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6469713-04684ae7958740049a7fc700f79d2fd8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147389&Signature=OJz~NyVDdOdQ0fdLQAw2-5UnRM3TEwHiIo8o8QoUdzgaUv803tzHieJ1PGUDCYCkXPbPfM6FuGObqQxKCxEmzWlNNc~72S6AFd4gtW-dMP2Hczu38Ht0TlsRAcnmLmddMfWt83YPMLbcZqMHpSd3rl0LLEvz2zd38~YQTV0Du2tPHNQiQ~lNHKrgwUnj5TwM~u-k0SO3q0DKZm4UHA3OrIEUSh3OeggMIvV548WavnRwlsXwrASwPzOQ7bQzB-tkRnuPmXAzCS~v9cPMffR22HhWX62KsKnCkav2jO7olEVQFIGkeEuybhwaoocJvQ0PoFMvTL3zTNL0MoDA4f4twg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Norwood Community Preservation Commission agreed Wednesday to assemble a draft list of town‑owned properties, historic sites and potential housing sites to help community members identify locations that could be targeted for future Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding applications. The commission asked staff to start with assessor records and to consult commission members on open space, historic and housing priorities.

Commissioners said the list is intended as a prompt to help new project proponents and community groups prepare CPA applications, not as a definitive inventory. Kristen (staff) and a small working group will pull assessor data and existing cultural inventories, then return a draft to the full commission for review. Commissioners set a nonbinding target to prepare an initial draft during the coming months and to refine it over the winter, aiming to circulate a draft by year‑end or soon after town meeting.

Members discussed where data should come from and how broad the list should be. The assessor’s office was identified as the primary source for town‑owned property records; the commission also discussed using the town’s cultural inventory (referred to in the meeting as “MACRA/cultural inventory”) and existing lists held by the Historical Commission. Commissioners stressed that eligibility for CPA funding depends on project type and that not every address on a list would automatically be approved for funding.

Commissioners debated whether the list should include privately owned properties and where to draw the line on what qualifies as “historic.” Some members urged starting with town‑owned properties to avoid encouraging applications that would primarily fund private home repairs; others favored a broader brainstorming list that could include historic private properties for which owners might seek grants. The group agreed to include a clear disclaimer on any public list noting that inclusion is not a guarantee of CPA funding and that eligibility would be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.

The commission named roles for assembling the first draft: staff will start with the assessor’s records; committee members will consult specific subject‑matter colleagues — open space, housing and historic preservation — and return recommendations to the full commission. The plan is to prepare a draft for the next meeting cycle and to use the winter months for additional outreach and refinement.

The discussion arose during the commission’s “CPA information session” agenda item, when members summarized a recent community meeting on historic priorities and public suggestions, including a recommendation from a representative of the Norwood Record to prepare a list of potential sites to help solicit proposals.

The commission did not adopt formal policy changes at the meeting; members directed staff and volunteers to assemble and circulate draft lists for review.","The Town of Norwood Community Preservation Commission agreed to assemble a draft list of potential preservation, historic and housing sites — starting with town‑owned properties and assessor records — to help prompt CPA applications and outreach.","actionData","errors"]

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Norwood CPC reviews four pre‑applications: archive restoration, cannon repairs, historical inventory and Shattuck Park wall study; liaisons assigned

Norwood CPC narrows what qualifies for CPA funds; signage and brochures often ineligible as stand‑alone projects

Norwood commission to compile list of town-owned properties, historic sites and housing opportunities