2006 Appropriations
OPEN SPACE
Makepeace Land Acquisition
Description: Funds to acquire a parcel of land to protect the Town water supply. The land is contiguous to other Sandwich Conservation Properties.
CPA Funds: $900,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
CPA Funds: $900,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
Historic Preservation
Hoxie House
18 Water Street
Description: Funds to preserve, rehabilitate, and fully restore the Hoxie House. This is the oldest house on Cape Cod and is located in the Sandwich Historic district.
CPA Funds: $65,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
CPA Funds: $65,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
Upper Shawme Pond Dam
Description: Funds to restore/replace the Upper Shawme Pond dam, other related professional services, and to preserve the historic millpond landscape.
CPA Funds: $400,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
CPA Funds: $400,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
First Church of Christ
Description: Funds to prepare plans and other services relating to this historic building in the Sandwich Historic district.
CPA Funds: $8,500
Project Status: COMPLETED
CPA Funds: $8,500
Project Status: COMPLETED
Affordable Housing
George Fernandes Affordable Housing Study
Description: Funds for architectural, engineering and other professional services to determine the feasibility of expanding the affordable housing program.
CPA Funds: $40,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
CPA Funds: $40,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
Affordable Housing Retention Program
Description: Funds to support an affordable housing retention program through the Housing Assistance Corporation. The funds allow a local nonprofit housing agency to keep certain deed-restricted houses available as affordable housing.
CPA Funds: $150,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
CPA Funds: $150,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
Sandwich Housing Authority Rental
Description: Funds to allow the Sandwich Housing Authority to purchase houses subject to affordable housing deed restrictions and convert them from "ownership" to "rental use".
CPA Funds: $110,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
CPA Funds: $110,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
2007 Appropriations
OPEN SPACE
RYDER CONSERVATION LANDS IMPROVEMENTS
Description: Continued improvements to the area, including construction of a new dog park.
CPA Funds: $48,600
Project Status: IN PROGRESS
CPA Funds: $48,600
Project Status: IN PROGRESS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
First Church of Christ
Description: Funds to restore and rehabilitate the front-facing steeple of this iconic Town Hall Square structure.
CPA Funds: $200,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
CPA Funds: $200,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
Old Town Cemetery
Grove Street
Description: Funds to prepare a professional for the completion of a Preservation Master Plan.
CPA Funds: $60,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
CPA Funds: $60,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
Town Archives Needs Assessment and Preservation Plan
Description: Funds to prepare a needs assessment survey and preservation plan for the Town Historic Archives.
CPA Funds: $6,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
CPA Funds: $6,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
Preservation of Manuscripts and Photos
Description: Funds to prepare archival aids for the preservation of historic manuscripts and photos held by the Town or by the Town's non-profit historical organization.
CPA Funds: $66,620
Project Status: COMPLETED
CPA Funds: $66,620
Project Status: COMPLETED
RECREATION
Sandwich High School Track
Description: Funds to rebuild the condemned Sandwich High School track.
CPA Funds: $500,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
CPA Funds: $500,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
Playground Preservation
Description: Funds to complete repairs and improvements to School and Municipal playgrounds. The locations of these playgrounds were Oak Ridge, Forestdale, H.T. Wing, and Sandwich Adventure.
CPA Funds: $455,613
Project Status: COMPLETED
CPA Funds: $455,613
Project Status: COMPLETED
Affordable Housing
Rental Assistance Affordable Housing Program
Description: Additional appropriation to the program.
CPA Funds: $125,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
CPA Funds: $125,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
2008 Appropriations
Open Space
Ryder and Cook's Farm conservation lands
Description: Funds to preserve and create walking trails, as well as for a professional survey of the two properties.
CPA Funds: $41,497
Project Status: IN PROGRESS
CPA Funds: $41,497
Project Status: IN PROGRESS
Historic Preservation
Upper Shawme Pond Dam
Description: Additional appropriation to complete the Upper Shawme Pond dam.
CPA Funds: $340,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
CPA Funds: $340,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
Town Hall Restoration
130 Main Street
Description: Funds to restore and rehabilitate the 1834 Town Hall Building, including structural repairs, updating of building systems, and restoration of meeting hall to allow use for public meetings and events.
CPA Funds: $2,050,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
CPA Funds: $2,050,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Sea Shell Village
Description: Funds to begin a ten unit homeownership project.
CPA Funds: $250,000
Project Status: COMPLETED
CPA Funds: $250,000
Project Status: COMPLETED