The Knights of Columbus Hall and Langone Park are two of 56 projects Mayor Walsh has recommended for funding through the Community Preservation Act. $1,960,500 is being recommended to the Knights of Columbus to convert their 41 N. Margin St. building into 23 affordable housing apartments for seniors, including three units of housing for homeless Read More…
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Community Preservation Act Forum September 5 at the Nazzaro Center
The Community Preservation Act provides funds to support historic preservation, affordable housing, and parks and open space in Boston’s neighborhoods. Earlier this year, Copp’s Hill Burying Ground received funding for gravestone restoration as part of the spring pilot program. This pilot funded ready-to-go projects to test the application materials and review process, as well as show Read More…
Copp’s Hill Burying Ground Recommended for Community Preservation Act Funding
Copp’s Hill Burying Ground has been recommended to receive $104,400 as part of the spring pilot program for the City’s Community Preservation Act funding. This program will fund ready-to-go projects focused on historic preservation, affordable housing, and parks and open space. Copp’s Hill Burying Ground is one of 35 recommended projects, selected by the Community Preservation Read More…
Paul Revere House Education & Visitor Center Receives Historical Preservation Award
For its success at restoring and preserving the historic Lathrop Place at North Square, The Paul Revere House Education & Visitor Center has received a 2018 Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Award. The Paul Revere property is more than just the iconic Paul Revere House that brings many tourists along the Freedom Trail to the North Read More…
Paul Revere House Wins 2017 Preservation Achievement Award
The Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, in Boston’s North End was one of ten winners for the 2017 Preservation Achievement Awards by the Boston Preservation Alliance. Selected projects had to demonstrate significant contributions to the character of Boston’s built environment. The Paul Revere Memorial Association opened its new Education and Visitor Center at Lathrop Read More…