Photo: Clay Pit Pond and the location of the intergenerational path.
Projects encompassing a path for all ages, preserving the town’s history and sprucing up community play areas will seek Town Meeting approval as the Community Preservation Committee presents its list of recommended projects to the town’s legislative body next month.
Now in its fourth year, the Committee receives requests for grants that are funded by a 1.5 percent surcharge on property taxes (about $156 for an average household) which was approved by Belmont voters in November 2010. On average, Belmont generates approximately $1.2 million annually to fund CPC projects.
Funding is restricted for use in four categories: community housing, historic resources, open space and recreation. The committee is responsible for reviewing all submitted applications and send to Town Meeting its recommendations for funding.
For this coming fiscal year, the six projects seeking Town Meeting approval are:
- Construction of Intergenerational Walking Path at Clay Pit Pond: $228,350
- Preserving Belmont’s Original Vital Records: $80,000
- Digitizing Belmont’s Town Meeting Records: $85,000
- Town Hall Exterior Railings Improvements: $75,000
- PQ Park Playground Project: $25,000
- Winn Brook Tennis Courts: $325,000
TOTAL: $818,350
After discussions with Town Officials on Tuesday, April 18, the CPC recommendations vote will place on the first night of Town Meeting, Monday, May 2 at Belmont High School.
For more detailed information on each project, head to the Community Preservation Committee’s web page on the town’s website.
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