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Community Preservation Act
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Overview
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) submits the following project award
recommendations for Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds:
• Historic Resources
o Nathaniel Hawthorne Statue Restoration $45,000
o Charter Street Cemetery Restoration $260,000
o House of the Seven Gables Turner-Ingersoll Mansion Roof Replacement $42,500
• Open Space/Recreational Land
o Ryan Brennan Memorial Skate Park Renovation $75,000
o Palmer Cove Assessment & Concept Plan $27,000
o Saltonstall School Playground $95,000
o Lafayette Park Renovation $100,000
Included in this report is a spreadsheet breaking down the recommended source of CPA funds for
each project, as well as a detailed overview of the seven projects recommended.
The total funds available for projects are $717,782.97. This includes the FY18 estimated funds, as
well as carried over, undesignated FY17 funds.
The CPC is recommending funding for projects totaling $644,500. If awarded, the minimum of
10% minimum spending in the categories of Historic Resources and Open Space/Recreation will be
satisfied. However, because no housing projects are being recommended for funding this year, the
funds set-aside in the Housing Reserve ($63,250) will be carried over to the next round.
This will leave a balance available of$10,032.97, which will be carried over. Please note that the
available funding will also increase in November, 2017 when late payments, unspent FY17 admin,
surcharges received over the $550,000 estimate, the increase in the State match from FY17
($19,479), interest and any other extra funds that are reported to the Department of Revenue are
placed into the Fund Balance. In addition, the 15% match for FY18 could increase, if additional
CPA funds are approved by the State.
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APPLICANT: City of Salem (DPCD)
PROJECT TITLE: Charter Street Cemetery Restoration
PROJECT LOCATION: 51 Charter Street
CPA CATEGORY: Historic Resources: Rehabilitation/Restoration
CPC PRIORITY RANKING: High
CPC RECOMMENDED CPA FUNDING: $260,000.00
CPC RECOMMENDED SOURCE: $231.52 - FY17 Budgeted Reserve
$116,676.45 - Fund Balance
$63,250.00— FY18 Historic Reserve
$79,842.03— FY18 Budgeted Reserve
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The City of Salem requested $300,000 in
CPA funds to retain the historical integrity
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and maintain public access to the Charter
Street Cemetery through the
implementation of the new landscape
plan. This year, the City hopes to fully :: - - -R
implement the newly completed and
approved landscape plan. The project
scope includes upgrades and stabilization
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of pathways, installation of in-ground
lighting, installation and restoration of
fencing, and major landscaping r
improvements. 5.
Established in 1637 and located on
Charter Street in the heart of the Charter
Street National Historic District, the 1.47 acre green space is the City's oldest burial ground.
Charter Street Burial Ground is a highly visible, well documented site that is visited by
approximately 600,000 people per year.
In FY 2016, the City Council approved $90,000 in CPA funding toward conservation work at the
site. With these funds, the City hired Monument Conservation Collaborative to restore twenty-three
(23) headstones and eight (8) box tombs. The City also hired landscape architect, Martha Lyon, to
conduct an assessment, create landscape plans and make recommendations to conserve the site.
Entrances to the cemetery are currently in poor condition and not universally accessible. On the
interior, pathways have been created by visitors trampling the site over time. Although there are
stone dust paths, there is a lack of a firm edge that has led to significant surface compaction and
widening of pathways. Many of the makeshift pathways lead to and surround fragile headstones
and negatively impact the stones and landscape. In addition, this site has experienced significant
vandalism over time. Due to the number of visitors at this historically significant site, the integrity of
the headstones is increasingly threatened by compaction and widening of the stone dust pathways.
More urgently, vandalism is a significant and direct threat to the preservation and protection of the
historically significant headstones and tombs. One of the most effective ways to deter vandalism is
to maintain and enhance conditions of the burial ground.
Thirteen (13) Salem based tour companies/organizations incorporate the cemetery as a point of
destination and many more private and non-profit organizations provide information about the
gravestone artistry, burial ground landscape, and the lives and legacies of the people who are
interred at this site. In addition, Boston and regional motor coach tours include either a drive by of
the site or bring visitors by foot into Charter Street Cemetery. Numerous school groups also visit
the site throughout the year. Due to the nature of the proposed improvements and utilization of
this site as one of the top five tourist destinations in the City, it is highly desirable that this project
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be completed in one phase. Further, CPA funds will be utilized as a possible one-to-one match of
our pending Massachusetts Cultural Council Facilities Fund grant.
Letters of support for the restoration work were provided from the following organizations and
people:
- Representative Tucker
- City Councillor Heather Famico
- Destination Salem
- Salem Historic Commission
- Salem Cemetery Commission
- Salem Partnership
- Historic Salem Inc.
- Friends of the Downtown Cemeteries
FINANCIAL:
The City has applied for a Massachusetts Cultural Council Facilities Fund grant in the amount of
$300,000. In case the City is not successful with this highly competitive grant, the Department of
Planning and Community Development has also requested Capital Improvement Project funds.
There are several tour groups that are working together this season to implement a small
surcharge on tour tickets to make additional donations to the City for the conservation of the
downtown cemeteries.
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TIMELINE:
• June 2017 - Community Preservation Funds awarded; Massachusetts Cultural Council Fund
Grant Announced
• July—August- Procure project team
• September 2017 -Work begins
• September 2018 - Project completed
CPC RECOMMENDATION:
The Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously, with Shea abstaining and with
Moriarty not present, to recommend funding this application at $260,000. The CPC voted to
recommend $231.52 from FY17 Budgeted Reserve, $116,676.45 from the Fund Balance, $63,250
from the FY18 Historic Reserve and $79,842.03 from the FY18 Budgeted Reserve.
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APPLICANT: City of Salem (DPCD)
PROJECT TITLE: Nathaniel Hawthorne Statue Restoration
PROJECT LOCATION: Hawthorne Boulevard
CPA CATEGORY: Historic Resources: Rehabilitation/Restoration
CPC PRIORITY RANKING: High
CPC RECOMMENDED CPA FUNDING: $45,000
CPC RECOMMENDED SOURCE: $45,000 - FY18 Budgeted Reserve
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The City of Salem requested $45,000 in
CPA funds to stabilize the surface of the
Nathaniel Hawthorne Memorial Statue,
return the sculpture to its original
appearance, and give the bronze a
protective coating in order to prevent
corrosion and simplify annual
maintenance requirements. -
The Nathaniel Hawthorne statue was —_
made in 1917; later purchased and
dedicated on December 23, 1925. It is
located in a highly visible location across
the street from the Hawthorne Hotel at 20
Hawthorne Boulevard. This corridor
(Route 1A) is highly traveled, which
means that the statue is viewed daily by
thousands of pedestrians and passersby.
It also means, however, that the statue is
subject to increased corrosion due to acid �f C'
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deposition.
The statue is significant, having beenr:�.
created by well-known sculpture Bela
Lyon Pratt. Bela Lyon Pratt, an American
sculpture, completed works for the
World's Columbian Exposition in the
Chicago and Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo New York (1901). He also taught at the School of
the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. His works can be seen throughout New England and
Washington D.C. including at the Boston Library and the Library of Congress.
The Nathaniel Hawthorne statue not only commemorates the City's "most famous native son", but
also reinforces the naming of the Hawthorne Hotel. In 1925, Judge Alden C. White, and the
Hawthorne Memorial Association, raised funds to buy Bela Pratt's statue to coincide with the
naming of the Hawthorne Hotel. The Nathaniel Hawthorne statue speaks to the illustrative and
influential role that Salem and its residents have played in the history of New England, as well as
the nation as a whole.
The Nathaniel Hawthorne statue has not undergone any repairs or restoration work to our
knowledge. The statue is currently black or green from copper corrosion. As a result, it will require
a complete bronze restoration. The scope of work will include research on the repatination color,
cleaning the granite base, bronze repair, bronze repatination, and the application of a protective
coating. The structure will be evaluated for any internal structural issues. This project is necessary
to restore and preserve the original details and patina of this statue. Extensive copper corrosion
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results in metal loss and obscures the surface detail of the statue. The protective coating, along
with annual maintenance, will protect the statue from extensive corrosion in the future.
Letters of support for the restoration work are included from the following:
- Ward 2 City Councillor Heather Famico
- Hawthorne Hotel
FINANCIAL:
The estimated cost for restoration of the statue is based on the associated costs of the Choate
Memorial Statue restoration, previously completed with CPA funds.
TIMELINE:
June 2017 - Community Preservation Funds awarded
July 2017 - Procure conservator
September 30, 2017 - Project completed
CPC RECOMMENDATION:
The Community Preservation Committee voted 7 in favor and 1 opposed, with Hoskins in
opposition and with Moriarty not present, to recommend funding this application at $45,000 from
FY18 Budgeted Reserve.
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APPLICANT: House of the Seven Gables
PROJECT TITLE: Turner-Ingersoll Mansion Roof Replacement
PROJECT LOCATION: 54 Turner Street
CPA CATEGORY: Historic Resources: Rehabilitation/Restoration
CPC PRIORITY RANKING: High
CPC RECOMMENDED CPA FUNDING: $42,500
CPC RECOMMENDED SOURCE: $42,500 - FY18 Budgeted Reserve
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The House of the Seven Gables
requested $42,500 in CPA funds to _
replace the roof of the Turner-Ingersoll
Mansion, popularly known as The House
of the Seven Gables. It is located on the —
highly visible campus of The House of the
Seven Gables Settlement Association and —
is viewable from Salem Harbor. The goal — —
is to seal the mansion's envelope in order
to protect and preserve the structure and
the historically significant collections and
items on display inside of it. _
The Turner-Ingersoll Mansion's roof was '
last replaced in 2005. Unfortunately the "tumbled" steel nails that were used are deteriorating due
to a chemical reaction with the fire resistance treated underlayment. This deterioration has caused
roof shingles to slip out of place. Tumbled steel nails were considered industry standard in 2005
and their failure has become an industry-wide problem. Other historic houses in the area, including
the Nathaniel Felton Sr. House in Peabody, the Whipple House in Ipswich, and the Sargent House
in Gloucester, have experienced the same issue, necessitating roof replacement long before it
should be needed. Replacing the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion's roof is critical to its preservation. A
roof seals the envelope of a structure, protecting its masonry, wood, plaster, and paint, as well as
its contents. Considering the architectural and historical significance of the Turner-Ingersoll
Mansion, and the tangible and intangible value of its collections, ensuring that it has an adequate
roof, which it currently does not, is of the utmost importance.
According to a National Park Service Preservation Brief by architectural historian Sarah M.
Sweetser entitled Roofing for Historic Buildings, "A weather-tight roof is basic in the preservation of
a structure, regardless of its age, size, or design," and, "A poor roof will permit the accelerated
deterioration of historic building materials—masonry, wood, plaster, paint—and will cause general
disintegration of the basic structure." Because the shingles are failing off of the current roof at an
increasingly alarming rate, the roofing project is of an urgent nature. The current condition of the
Turner-Ingersoll Mansion's roof jeopardizes the integrity of the building, as well as the valuable
artifacts inside. The Turner-Ingersoll Mansion is currently at risk for irreparable loss due to the poor
condition of the roof.
The Turner-Ingersoll Mansion is the cornerstone of The House of the Seven Gables Settlement
Association's historic campus, and is listed on the State Register of Historic Places. A First Period
structure built by a Salem sea merchant in 1668, the mansion is an example of First Period
architecture. In 1908, philanthropist and early historic preservationist Caroline Emmerton rescued
the mansion and restored it in collaboration with architect Joseph Everett Chandler. Capitalizing on
its famous connection to Nathaniel Hawthorne (who used it as the inspiration and setting for his
1851 novel, The House of the Seven Gables), she opened it to the public as a museum in 1910, to
attract paying visitors and use ticket sales specifically to serve the community by funding social
services for Salem's newly arrived immigrants. This "Settlement work" included English language
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and home economics classes, as well as training in a variety of skills to help immigrants "settle" into
their new country.
Over several decades, Emmerton and the Trustees of The Gables acquired and moved other at-
risk historic buildings to the campus in order to preserve them and to create an authentic colonial
atmosphere for visitors. The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association is a 501(c)(3)
public charity that now owns, operates, and preserves the campus properties. In addition to the
Turner-Ingersoll Mansion, The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association owns and cares
for six other historic buildings, including the Birthplace of Nathaniel Hawthorne (c. 1750), the Retire
Beckett House (1655), and the Hooper-Hathaway House (1682).
In 2007, the campus was designated a National Historic Landmark District by the U.S. Department
of the Interior for interpreting the heritage and history of the United States, and the 349-year-old
mansion is a contributing building to that designation. Today, the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion is one of
America's most beloved historic house museums, possessing 3'/2 centuries worth of stories
relevant not only to the heritage of our region, but to the architectural, economic, literary, and social
history of our nation.
To this day, The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association remains dedicated to honoring
our founder's legacy through its mission to preserve our National Historic Landmark District and
leverage its power as an icon of American culture to engage diverse audiences and provide
educational opportunities for our local immigrant community, at-risk children and adults. Although
nonresidents are charged admission for the daily guided house tour, earned income does not cover
operational expenses. Relied upon is the generosity of donors and grant makers to help fulfill the
mission and continue our programming, which includes the following programs offered free of
charge:
- Caribbean Connections: The Gables offers a five-week summer enrichment program that
was created in 2012 in collaboration with the Essex National Heritage Commission, who
partnered with The Gables after winning an America's Best Idea grant from the National
Park Foundation. Caribbean Connections offers students a chance to learn in English and
Spanish about their heritage and to discover untold stories and the historical connections
between Salem and the Caribbean.
- Pathways to Citizenship: The Gables provides Adult ESOL and Citizenship classes.
Childcare is included for participants with children. 84 adults from 4 countries, ranging in
age from 18 to 65 years are currently enrolled with 14 children receiving care and
homework help. In 2014 & 2015, The Gables hosted naturalization ceremonies - 40 new
citizens from over 25 countries were sworn in at each ceremony.
- Community Conversations: In 2015 and 2016, The Gables presented a series of five
Community Conversations on the topic of immigration. This year's five conversations will
continue on the same topic.
The Gables also partners with other community organizations whose missions align with ours in
serving the immigrant community or other at-risk children, including Express Yourself, LEAP for
Education, Salem State University& Salem Public Schools.
Salem is largely characterized by its historic houses, and the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion is arguably
one of the most important. Classified by architectural historian Abbott Lowell Cummings as "the
most ambitious surviving seventeenth-century framed house in New England," the mansion's
relevance to the architectural, economic, literary, and social history of our city and our nation make
it one of Salem's main draws for many tourists. In 2016, over 100,000 visitors from all over the
world experienced our guided tour of The House of the Seven Gables, exploring literary, maritime
and architectural history. Given in English, written and audio translations of the tour are available in
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8 other languages. Visitors also self-guide through Hawthorne's Birthplace and our colonial revival
gardens. Entrance to The Gables' grounds, museum admission and guided tours are free for
Salem residents.
The project will directly impact Salem residents by aesthetically improving the Historic Derby Street
Neighborhood. Enhancing the visitor experience by maintaining the historic structures and
collections will translate into significant benefits to the local economy as tourists visiting The Gables
typically patronize other attractions, shops, and restaurants in the area.
The replacement of the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion's roof will comply with the Secretary of the
Interior's standards.
Letters of support were provided by
• Historic Derby Street Neighborhood Association
• Point Neighborhood Association
FINANCIAL:
The Turner-Ingersoll Mansion Roof Replacement Project will cost $85,000 based on a quote from
NAPCO.
Critical preservation work is needed on all of the Landmark campus structures. CPA funding for the
Turner-Ingersoll Mansion Roof Replacement Project will allow The Gables to spend the funds we
would use for the project on other critical preservation work on the other six structures, as well as
on educational programming. This project will alleviate some of our preservation costs, placing us
in a better position to continue to expand our mission of providing educational and enrichment
programs for our community.
Because our preservation needs are constant, The Gables continually seeks funding from
foundations and individual donors. The organization will be submitting an application to the
Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund for half of the cost of the roof replacement project. If
additional funding is not obtained, The Gables is committed to matching funds from the CPA with
contributions it receives from its 2017 Annual Appeal and from cash reserves. The Gables will also
seek donations from individual donors. Any funds The Gables uses for this project will be diverted
from critical preservation projects we hope to complete in other historic buildings on our campus
that were identified in our 2012 campus plan and for which we are applying to other foundations for
assistance. Alternatively, we will be required to withdraw funds from our endowment. As The
Gables endowment is modest, such a withdrawal will negatively impact the long-term sustainability
of the organization.
TIMELINE:
In addition to the physical conditions dictating urgency, we are also striving to complete this project
in 2017, so that the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion can be in the best condition possible in 2018, the
350th anniversary of its construction. We expect visitation and visibility to be at an all-time high
throughout that year.
CPC RECOMMENDATION:
The Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously, with Moriarty not present, to
recommend funding this application at$42,500 from FY18 Budgeted Reserve.
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APPLICANT: City of Salem
PROJECT TITLE: Ryan Brennan Memorial Skate Park
PROJECT LOCATION: Gallows Hill Park
CPA CATEGORY: Recreational Land: Rehabilitation/Restoration
CPC PRIORITY RANKING: High
CPC RECOMMENDED CPA FUNDING: $75,000
CPC RECOMMENDED SOURCE: $75,000 - FY18 Budgeted Reserve
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
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The City of Salem requested $75,000 in -
CPA funds to support final construction —
costs to upgrade the Ryan Brennan
Memorial Skate Park. This park was
originally built in 2001, through the efforts
of an Eagle Scout, Tim Lunt, and through
donations from the community and
funding from the city. It was built in the
memory of Ryan Brennan, a 15-year-old �" F
inline skater, boy scout, chess player, and
Salem youth who was killed in the stree t .
while skating twenty years ago, this mow.
August.
Ryan Brennan Memorial Park is the only
skate park in Salem, however, it's
equipment is outdated and need of replacement. Studies have shown that these types of parks
help to keep youth away from drugs and crime, have significant physical and mental benefits, and
prevent damage to property that is not designed for skateboard use. One of the most important
benefits is the safety, providing a place to practice skills safe from vehicular traffic. The risk to
skaters is directly related to skateboarding and skating in roads.
In 2016, the Community Preservation Committee awarded the City a grant to study and design a
new skate park to replace the existing one at Gallows Hill. The goal of the project was to design a
multi-use facility that attracts a wide variety of uses and abilities. Stakeholders expressed that they
wanted more flow, lines, and transitions. They wanted the ability to keep skating or riding, without
stopping, and having more people be able to use the park. They also wanted a variety of obstacles
and noted that the existing asphalt is very hard to ride and hard on users that fall; concrete would
last longer, be safer, and be more attractive.
This project is located within 0.5 miles of the Collins Middle School and Witchcraft Heights School
and 1 mile from Salem High School and the Salem MBTA Station. The Boys and Girls Club runs
out of Collins Middle School, and they have a skateboard clinic. The skate park is right next to a
playground and near ballfields and soccer fields. Therefore, families going to games could also
use this facility. Several apartment buildings and complexes are also near the site.
A letter of support was provided by Brennan Construction, Inc. and the Brennan Family. A petition
in support was signed by Sean Brennan, Brigitte Smith, Paul Wright, Rich & Wendy Brennan, Scott
Caldwell, Jacob Purtz, Billy Needham, David Dumas and John Burke.
FINANCIAL:
The preliminary cost estimate for construction is $210,000. This is based upon research of other
parks and information provided at http://publicskateparkguide.org/ and preliminary numbers from
American Ramp Company, our study consultant. The City has submitted approval for capital
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funding for this project. In addition, the Brennan family has expressed interest is providing support
through in-kind donations (they have a construction company). Lastly, there are other local or
national foundations (Tony Hawk, for example), that provide support for these types of parks.
Once a concept plan is fully developed, then those additional resources will be solicited and
documented.
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(rotal must match amount $75,400
requested on cover sh"o
SOURCE2:CIP $ $125,000 $125,000
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TIMELINE:
Estimated Timeline for Ryan Brennan Skatepark
Study NTP Issued for Study 1/31f2G17
Public Meeting 3/16/2017
Draft Plan 411/2017
Final Plan 4/30/2017
Funding Sources C1P ]on-17
Approved Grarits May-17
Design/Bid
Final Design May-June 2017
Bid 15•Jul-17
Bids Re[eived 29-Jul-17
Contract 81912p17
Construction
PerrnitVDemo 9/112017
Site P rep/Etiuipment Order 9/15/2017
Equipment Order/Mobilzie Sept-October 2017
Construction November-❑eCember 2017
Substantial Completlan Dec-17
CPC RECOMMENDATION:
The Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously, with Moriarty not present, to
recommend funding this application at $75,000 from FY18 Budgeted Reserve.
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APPLICANT: City of Salem
PROJECT TITLE: Palmer Cove Assessment& Concept Plan
PROJECT LOCATION: Palmer Cove Park
CPA CATEGORY: Recreational land: Rehabilitation/Restoration
CPC PRIORITY RANKING: High
CPC RECOMMENDED CPA FUNDING: $27,000
CPC RECOMMENDED SOURCE: $27,000 FY18 Budgeted Reserve
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The City of Salem requested $27,000 in CPA funds to 48SW 72
complete an assessment of Palmer Cove Park's so s2
existing assets, an analysis of the existing ballfield, 28 _
including upgrade or relocation to another site, and a ?s
concept plan. �s
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Palmer Cove park is at 7.2-acre park located in the
Point Neighborhood, across from Saltonstall School a zz
and .4 mile walk from the Salem Academy CharterPalk
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School. It is a well-used park, in the densest part of Fliaygroand
Salem (33 people per sq. acre versus the average of
8 people per sq. acre for Salem). The population in
the neighborhood is diverse (63% non-white versus
25% for the City as a whole), and is younger than the
average population of Salem (32.6% under 19 versus
22.6% average for Salem). The park has existing
community gardens, which support the neighborhood. 2�
The overall goal is to develop a plan for the future of the park, and to determine the best location
and upgrades needed for the existing baseball field. The scope of work is:
1. Determine the existing conditions of the site, with particular focus on the ballfield.
2. Determine what is needed to either upgrade the ball field or determine whether another park
might be a better location. The disposition of the ball field will have a big impact on the
concept plan and schematic design.
3. Solicit input from the community on what improvements they would like to see in the park.
This part of the plan will also determine needs related to resiliency, as the property is within
a flood zone.
4. Development of alternatives and estimated costs. Schematic designs would be provided for
the favored option. Potential funding sources will also be researched.
The goal of the project is also to increase visibility through signage, paths, and design and to make
the park more accessible and easier to maintain.
A letter of support was provided by the Salem Academy Charter School.
FINANCIAL:
The funding request is based on a proposal received by Weston and Sampson
TIMELINE:
The project schedule is based upon experience with other similar projects. Study will start in the
fall, concurrent with school starting, and there will be public meetings to develop schematic design.
The City will then seek funds for final design and construction.
CPC RECOMMENDATION:
The Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously, with Moriarty not present, to
recommend funding this application at$27,000 from FY18 Budgeted Reserve.
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APPLICANT: Saltonstall School & PTO Playground Comm.
PROJECT TITLE: Saltonstall School Playground
PROJECT LOCATION: 211 Lafayette Street
CPA CATEGORY: Recreational land: Rehabilitation/Restoration
CPC PRIORITY RANKING: High
CPC RECOMMENDED CPA FUNDING: $95,000
CPC RECOMMENDED SOURCE: $63,250- FYI OS/Recreational Land Reserve
$31,750- FYI Budgeted Reserve
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Saltonstall School along with the r,
Saltonstall School Parent Teacher
Organization Playground Committee
requested $106,546.48 in CPA funds to
purchase and install playground = 1.
equipment at the Saltonstall School.The main play structure at the Saltonstall
was demolished in 2011 and has never
been replaced. There is a small play
structure in the Kindergarten play area, -- �
rated only for ages five years through`
eight years, that can accommodate - -
approximately only one classroom of
students safely. However, as the school
has recess with between 4-6 classes of
students, this presents a safety concern.
Additionally, as the remainder of the play area is comprised of blacktop and patchy grass,
alternative options for students are limited, and it is the time of day when the school experiences
the biggest spike in disciplinary referrals.
Saltonstall, a K-8 school located in Salem's Point Neighborhood, is now the only elementary school
in the Salem Public School district without access to an age appropriate schoolwide playground.
Sadly, because so much time has passed without a replacement structure being installed, many
children will move on from the Saltonstall School never having had the opportunity to play on a
school playground.
CPA funds would be used specifically to purchase and install new playground equipment and play
area surfacing in approximately the same location where the previous play structure was located.
The playground shall feature a new state-of-the art play structure, which is age appropriate for
students in a K-8 school (5-12 years), and ADA accessible, allowing the entire school community to
play and learn in a safe and appropriate environment. At the recommendation of Daniel Hakim,
Physical Education instructor, the main structure is a continuous loop, which shall allow for its use
during the students' physical education time.
The Playground Committee sought the advice of Salem Public Schools Occupational Therapist,
Amanda Bartlett, and her recommendations have been incorporated into the proposed plan. Those
recommendations include swings and climbing equipment for sensory play; a swing and slide to
provide vestibular input, climbing apparatus for providing proprioceptive input, as well as monkey
bars and a variety of horizontal bars for children to hold with their hands and hang from. In addition,
the proposed plan features a "sensory wall", for use by multiple children simultaneously. These
features will make this playground a welcoming place for all children.
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Recreational play is essential to healthy early childhood development. Playgrounds are a place for
children to play, socialize, build friendships, and engage in physical activity that is crucial for good
health. The new Saltonstall playground will not only provide unmatched opportunity for play and fun
for Saltonstall's 383 students, but will also be accessible to the Boys and Girls Club which provides
afternoon and evening services to 50 students. Beyond school hours, the playground will be
accessible to all residents in this densely populated neighborhood. As a community anchor of a
vibrant, diverse, and growing neighborhood, having an appropriate, modern, ADA accessible
playground will serve as a gathering point for families and children for years to come.
Letters of support for this playground have been provided by the following community stakeholders
and leaders:
• Josh Turiel, City Councillor, Ward 5
• Kristine Wilson, School Committee member and retired educator
Nicholas Gesualdi, Principal, Saltonstall School
Michael Lister, Asst. Principal, Saltonstall School
Paula Dobrow, RN, MSN, NCSN, Director of Nursing & Health Services, S.P.S.
• Daniel Hakim, Physical Education teacher, Saltonstall School
Emily Froeschl, President, Saltonstall Parent Teacher Organization
• 51" and 6t" Grade Classes, Saltonstall School
• Lucy Corchado, President, Point Neighborhood Association
• Doug Bollen, Director of Operations, Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem
• Lauren Perry, project site abutter and Saltonstall parent
FINANCIAL:
Based on the current design proposal, the total project cost is estimated at $133,790. To maximize
resources and minimize cost, the play structure will be built using primarily volunteer labor,
recruited largely from within the school community
To date, the Saltonstall PTO Playground Committee has raised $7,243.52 of dedicated funds for
the erection of a play structure and playground. These funds have primarily come from within the
Saltonstall Community (parents, teachers, and families).
The Playground Committee will be applying for grants from local banks, businesses, and civic
organizations and continues to pursue other opportunities and plans to supplement funding
sources.
TIMELINE:
March, 2016 Site review with multiple industry professionals
March, 2016 Preliminary design completed
January 10, 2017 CPA eligibility application approved
February, 2017 Consultation with Amanda Bartlett, Occupational Therapist
March 7, 2017 Updated design completed
Spring 2017 Continued fundraising and grant submissions
Spring and Summer 2017 Secure school and community volunteers for build
Summer 2017 Installation of new playground structure and completion of project.
CPC RECOMMENDATION:
The Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously, with Moriarty not present, to
recommend funding this application at $95,000. The CPC voted to recommend $63,250 from FY18
Open Space/Recreational Land Reserve and $31,750 from the FY18 Budgeted Reserve.
Note: Any award is made solely to the School and the School manages the project.
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APPLICANT: City of Salem
PROJECT TITLE: Lafayette Park Renovation
PROJECT LOCATION: Intersection of Washington, Harbor& Lafayette Sts.
CPA CATEGORY: Recreational land: Rehabilitation/Restoration
CPC PRIORITY RANKING: High
CPC RECOMMENDED CPA FUNDING: $100,000
CPC RECOMMENDED SOURCE: $100,000 FY18 Budgeted Reserve
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The City of Salem requested $100,000 in
CPA funds to renovate a highly visible public
space at the gateway of the downtown, the _ A` . .
Point Neighborhood and South Salem,
based on a vision developed through a
broad public engagement process.
The park is located in the most densely
populated part of Salem. Lafayette Park is
the site of a firehouse and tenement T
structures that burned in Salem's Great Fire _
of 1914 and was constructed by the Salem
Rebuilding Commission in the years
following the conflagration. A small bronze
plaque honoring the recovery from the fire
was rededicated in 2014. A 35-foot granite obelisk inaugurated in 1947 honors the service of the
French-Canadian veterans of the St. Joseph's Parish that formerly stood across the street.
Reflecting important parts of Salem's history, the Great Fire plaque and the veterans monument
must be preserved and highlighted. However, the park otherwise now fails to live up to the needs of
the community. Cow paths have formed throughout the lawn, showing that pedestrians now prefer
routes other than the existing straight paths. With this combination of worn paths and the park's
dense tree cover, much grass in a park valued for being a green oasis fails to thrive. In addition,
the Salem Police Department has had the park's internal benches removed due to discourage
undesirable activity in the dark interior of the park.
The neighborhood surrounding the park is undergoing substantial revitalization. A housing and
retail development has replaced St. Joseph's Parish across the street and construction of a new
residential, hotel, and commercial development nearby on Washington and Dodge Streets is
underway. These exciting new developments contrast with the poor state of the park. The current
condition and out of date design of Lafayette Park limits its usability and results in few people being
drawn to this public space. Upgrades are needed for Lafayette Park to once again be a quality
green space that respects the city's history, while enhancing the neighborhood character.
In the fall of 2016, the City began a public visioning process for Lafayette Park. Public engagement
included an online survey, an open house, and multiple public forums. The project was designed
based on broad public outreach and consensus building. A stakeholders group, including
neighborhood leaders, residents, business owners, and City officials, worked closely with the City's
landscape architect to synthesize the goals distilled through this public visioning process, including:
• Improve the park's natural elements: trees, lawn, and other plantings;
• Highlight the park's role in the Great Salem Fire of 1914 and the neighborhood's immigrant
heritage represented by the existing veterans monument;
• Create space that can accommodate formal events/gatherings, such as fairs and markets;
• Improve lighting, visibility and circulation; and
• Include an artistic element.
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The new design was approved by the Park & Recreation Commission on March 21, 2017 and
includes the following elements:
• Lighting to showcase the existing art deco veterans monument, highlight the park's
aesthetics, and improve security;
• Reorientation of the Great Salem Fire plaque for better, increased exposure;
• Upgraded pathways accommodate the routes pedestrians use based on the desire lines
that have formed throughout the lawn;
• Irrigation system suitable to support healthy grass in a heavily trafficked public space;
• An open area to accommodate scheduled events such as public markets;
• Thoughtfully located benches and trashcans;
• Improved landscaping offering a mix of sun and shade and providing adequate sight lines
for public safety; and
• Interpretive signage to recognize the park's connection to significant chapters of the city's
history: The Great Salem Fire that burned a firehouse that stood where the park is located
today, and the French Canadian immigrant community that once populated the surrounding
neighborhood, whose heritage is reflected in the veterans monument.
The park upgrades are designed for durability and limited maintenance, so as avoid additional
burden on the City's park maintenance program. An irrigation system will promote the long-term
health of new and existing trees. Walkways will be located where cowpaths indicate desire lines.
Furnishings, such as benches, trash barrels, and signage hardware, will be durable city-standard
products. The irrigation system will include a rain sensor so that water is not wasted during wet
weather. The new lighting will consist of modern, high-efficiency fixtures. Furthermore, all new
plantings will be native species proven to thrive in the local climate without threatening other
species.
A revitalized park will be enjoyed by people who live, do business, visit, or simply travel through this
location between downtown, the Point Neighborhood and South Salem. The project enhances the
space for passive recreation and will see increased use for dog walking, picnicking, and people
watching. Additionally, the revitalized space will welcome quiet reflection about the history through
the veterans monument and the Salem Fire plaque, which will be better highlighted through new
lighting, interpretive signage, and the overall reconfiguration of the park. Furthermore, space will be
available for scheduled events at the park, such as outdoor fairs and markets. A revitalized park
may help inspire reuse of the vacant St. Joseph's rectory and attract tenants to the retail spaces in
the new apartment building across Lafayette Street.
FINANCIAL:
CPA funds will leverage $105,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the
construction phase of the project. Given the high demand on CDBG funds, it is necessary to
combine limited CDBG funds with other sources.
STUDY SOFT ACQUISITION CONSTRUCTION TOTAL
COSTS*
SOURCE 1: SALEM CPA $ $ $ $ 100,000 $ 100,000
SOURCE 2: CDBG $ $ 8,000 $ $97,000 $ 105,000
TOTAL PROJECT COST $ $ $ $ $205,000
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TIMELINE:
2016 2017 2018
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Public visioning
Soil testing
Park & Rec. design approval
Final design and construction
documents
Public bidding and construction
contract
Contractor mobilization
Permitting (electrical and plumbing)
Construction
Substantial completion
Construction punch list
Rededication
CPC RECOMMENDATION:
The Community Preservation Committee voted 5 in favor, 0 opposed, with Moriarty not present,
and Shea and McCrea abstaining, to recommend funding this application at $100,000 from the
FY18 Budgeted Reserve.
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