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Norwood historical commission discusses Shattuck Park wall repair and potential CPA application
Summary
Commissioners discussed applying for CPA funds to restore a low stone wall at Shattuck Park, noted an anonymous $1,000 donation and an estimated contractor cost that needs verification, and agreed subcommittee members will meet with public works to prepare a strong grant application.
Members of the Norwood Historical Commission discussed plans to apply for Community Preservation Act funds to repair and restore a low historic wall at Shattuck Park. The commission said the park and wall are historically significant and that repair should preserve the wall's historic character rather than replace it with modern materials.
The chair reported an anonymous donor provided a $1,000 contribution toward the wall. Commissioners said an initial contractor estimate of roughly $176,000 was higher than expected and that they would seek additional estimates. Chuck Burgess and another commission member reported they would meet with the Department of Public Works and prepare application materials and site assessments to strengthen the CPA submission.
Commissioners noted the application route depends on the board of selectmen because the park is under selectmen control; the commission discussed being a co-sponsor or providing a letter of support and agreed to coordinate with the DPW and selectmen on the application category (open space and recreation vs. historic resources) and the preservation standard to be used in the design.
The commission did not take a formal vote to submit a CPA application at the meeting but agreed to continue field visits and preparatory work and to return with more information at the next meeting.
