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Commission discusses Shattuck Park stone wall repair and Moss House grounds beautification; to explore CPA funding and DPW collaboration
Summary
Commission members discussed a damaged stone wall at Shattuck Park, an anonymous returned donation, and possible reinitiation of a Community Preservation Act funding application; they also discussed beautification plans near the Moss House and asked staff to coordinate with DPW, selectmen and the town manager.
Members of the Norwood Historical Commission discussed several park-and-grounds items, including a stone wall at Shattuck Park in need of repair, an anonymous donation that was returned, and potential beautification near the Moss House and Washington Street corridor.
Commissioner (name not specified) described earlier outreach that produced an anonymous envelope with $1,000 intended for a drywall/repair project; she said she returned the money after learning the full estimate for the wall repair would be much larger (discussion referenced a figure of about $176,000 for a large-scale rebuild). The commission discussed that the town had previously withdrawn a CPA application for the wall and that the commission could reinitiate work on a revised application.
Members asked the town manager and public works (DPW) to examine the wall and provide a realistic cost estimate. The commission discussed a motion to reinitiate the CPA application process, to coordinate with selectmen and neighbors, and to include facilities/DPW staff — noting that some maintenance tasks might be performed in-house.
Separately, commissioners discussed beautification around the Moss House and the Washington Street corridor, including a possible wrought-iron fence installation and partnership with the Norwood Haven Garden Club to plant a garden in front of the fence. Howard asked that a stump at the Moss House be ground down and treated to reduce the risk of pests; she asked staff to email the town manager, DPW and selectmen about stump grinding and tree safety.
The commission instructed staff to gather previous application materials and to coordinate meetings with the town manager, DPW, selectmen and nearby residents before re-submitting any CPA request.
