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Completed CPA Projects
For a complete listing of Mendon CPA projects, please visit the Community Preservation Coalition's database.
2007 to 2010 Veterans Park Athletic Field & Walking Paths
A total of $102,700 in CPA funding was used to complete Veterans Park. The initial construction of the fields was funded with a bond release. However, there was insufficient funding to complete the facility. Thanks to the assistance of Community Preservation funds, we were able to complete 2 baseball fields, a walking path, as well as fencing and site furnishings. This park is currently used by 3 baseball leagues, consisting of several hundred local children as well as countless visitors using the walking path around the fields.
2009 Town Hall Roof Repairs
A total of $186,195 in CPA funding in addition to a $66,000 grant was used to repair the roof and paint Town Hall. The Mendon Town Hall was constructed in 1840. Over the years this historic building has seen use as a community meeting space, school house, and town offices.
2009 Historical Records Preservation & Vault Repairs
A total of $80,000 in CPA funding was used to resolve humidity and drainage problems in the town vault. In addition, funds were used to preserve historical documents dating back to the 1600's including an original copy of the Declaration of Independence.
2009 Meadow Brook Woods
In 2009, the Town of Mendon, using $200,000 of CPA funds, $295,000 from the Land Bank account*, and a $500,000 MA LAND Grant, purchased the 60-acre former Chaleki property. The property is wooded, has excellent wildlife habitat, and includes the 9-acre Inman Pond and two streams. A conservation restriction on the property is held by the Trustees of Reservations. The open space contains BioMap2 Critical Natural Landscape. This area is now named Meadow Brook Woods. For more Info on Trails.
*The Land Bank account was created in 2000 using funds from an easement paid to the town by the ANP power station in Bellingham.
2010 Meadow Brook Woods Cabin Restoration
In 2010, $6,500 in CPA funding was used to restore an old cabin located at Meadow Brook Woods, along with countless hours of volunteer efforts of the Mendon Boy Scouts.
2011 Paddock Property/Muddy Brook South Conservation Area
In 2011 $35,000 in CPA funds was spent to purchase the Paddock Property (74 Providence Street) in a bargain sale. This land abuts other town-owned open space, Muddy Brook runs through the property (home to the threatened American Brook Lamprey) and it is a valuable wildlife habitat. The Metacomet Land Trust will hold a conservation restriction on the property. The open space contains BioMap2 Core Habitat and Critical Natural Landscape.
2011 Nolet Property/Meadow Brook Woods
In 2011, $315,000 in CPA funds, along with $200,000 from the Trustees of Reservations, were spent to purchase the Nolet property. The open space contains BioMap2 Critical Natural Landscape. This parcel was a keystone property because it connected the 60-acre Meadow Brook Woods property to the 175-acre Trustees of Reservation Cormier Woods Farmstead property. The town owns 16 acres that were added to the Meadow Brook Woods property, and TTOR kept 11 acres and added it to the Cormier Woods property. This property features several miles of trails that are open for public use thanks to assistance from:
- Mendon Boy Scouts
- The Trustees of Reservations
- The Bay State Trail Riders Association
- New England Mountain Bike Association Blackstone Chapter
2013 to 2015 Affordable Housing Coordinator
In 2013, 2014, and 2015 the town has appropriated $20,000 to fund the position of Affordable Housing Coordinator.
The Affordable Housing Coordinator (AHC) provides support services for affordable housing programs, projects, and activities. The AHC is a resource for:
- Mendon residents, property owners, landlords, and tenants,
- Mendon town boards and committees, and
- Anyone looking to buy, sell, rent, lease, or build affordable housing in Mendon.
2013 Memorial Park Playground Renovation
In 2013, $137,500 in CPA funding was used to rebuild the playground at Memorial Park. The existing facility was built in the 90's and had deteriorated over the years. Thanks to CPA funds we were able to build a new, ADA compliant facility that will last for many years to come.
2013 ADA Compliance
In 2013, the town spent $65,000 to make ADA repairs to town facilities. ADA stands for Americans with Disabilities Act, and is the federal law that requires all buildings to be assessable to everyone. Failure to comply with these regulations puts the town at risk of legal actions.
Parks
Install handicapped parking spaces and paved paths to the bathrooms and portable classroom. striped handicapped parking space at Grover Field. Install appropriate signage.
Beach
Renovate the beach house bathroom to be ADA compliant.
Town Hall
Relocate the Accessible entrance to the side of the building. Install door opener, compliant signage, and hardware.
2014 Renovate Basketball Court at Memorial Park
In 2014, $23,775 in CPA funds were spent to repair the 30-year-old basketball court at Memorial Park. This project involved sealing all existing cracks, replacing the hoops, and resurfacing the court.
2014 Archeological Reconnaissance Survey of Town Forest
In March of 2014, $8,400 in CPA Historical funding was used to fund an archeological reconnaissance survey of the town forest. This survey was required as part of a $50,000 grant to enhance trails, identify historical sites, add signage, link trails add gates, and other improvements for tourism and recreation.
- Town Forest Committee Page
- More Info and Survey Results (PDF)
2014 Gannet Property/Meadow Brook Uplands
In 2014, $264,370 in CPA funding, along with $315,630 from an MA LAND grant, was spent to purchase the Gannet Property. (79 Millville Road and 17 Pleasant Street) A portion of this property has been designated by the state as a critical natural landscape. In addition, the Massachusetts Audubon has designated some of the acreage as an important bird area, and the Nature Conservancy has designated it as a terrestrial resilience corridor. It has also been identified in the state's Heritage Landscape Inventory and the Blackstone Valley Prioritization Project as an area of high priority for protection.
2014 Pearson Farm Preservation
In 2014, $280,000 in CPA funds were spent along with $165,000 from the MA Dept of Fisheries and Wildlife, and $395,000 from a private buyer to preserve the Pearson Property (43 Quissett Road)
The $280,000 in CPA funds were used to purchase a Conservation Restriction on the property that will protect the land in perpetuity. The back portion of the land was purchased by the MA Department of Fisheries and Wildlife as open space. Finally, the farm was purchased for $395,000 and will remain in operation as a farm rather than be turned into a subdivision.
2015 Restoration of the Joy Fountain
In 2015, $1,000 in CPA Historic funds, also with $1,000 from an insurance settlement, were spent to restore the Joy Fountain located at the intersection of Route 16 and North Avenue. Donated in 1877 by the widow of the late Honorable David Joy, he fountain was badly damaged by multiple car accidents. The fountain was relocated to Founder's Park with the assistance of the Mendon Highway Department In the spring, additional restoration work will be performed, and the fountain will be cleaned.
2016 Renovate Tennis Courts at Memorial Park
In June of 2016, renovations and repairs to the Memorial Park Tennis Courts were completed. The newly restored courts are now open to the public.
The total project cost $88,350 and took 9 months to complete. $50,000 of this project was funded through a PARC grant from the state, and the remaining $38,350 was funded with Community Preservation. The newly renovated courts feature an overlayment system, ProBounce, to restore an even playing surface. This surface uses a synthetic material similar to artificial turf, along with fillers and an acrylic top coat. All existing cracks in the court surfaces were patched, and the new membrane will bridge any future cracking. The new surface is also softer than traditional concrete or asphalt surfaces, resulting in fewer stress injuries and less player fatigue. New nets were also installed. The fence was repaired, including new high-strength mesh and added supports to improve durability.
2017 to 2019 Mendon Police Station (Renovate former Fire Station)
In 2017, Mendon voters approved a $5 million construction project to build a new police station. The proposed location is the former fire station building located at 24 Main Street, which has been sitting vacant for several years. $1.5 million in Community Preservation Act Historical Funds will be used towards this project. In 201,9, the Town approved an additional $1.4M with an additional $400K from CPA Funds. The old fire station was built in the 40's and is considered part of the historical town hall campus, making a portion of this project eligible for Community Preservation Funds. CPA funds will be used for the renovation of the original brick section of the building as well as repairing and repurposing several architectural features of the old building, including the garage doors.
- More information on this project can be found on the Mendon Police, MA website.
2021 to 2022 Mendon Town Beach Improvements
In 2021, Mendon voters approved $10,000 in Community Preservation Funds for engineering related to drainage improvements at the Town Beach. Later in 2021, voters approved an additional $10,000 to complete those drainage improvements. At the 2022 Annual Town Meeting, voters approved $300,000 in Community Preservation Funds for landscape improvements and ADA upgrades to the Town Beach. This work will include the complete replacement of the retaining walls, walkways, and playground. The replacement of the fence and the reconstruction of the entrance to be ADA compliant. Work has started and is expected to be completed when the beach reopens at the end of June 2023.