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CPC Final Funding Rec Elizabeth Peabody House FY23 — File 23-0178
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR
Elizabeth Peabody House FY23 Window Restoration
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Elizabeth Peabody House requests funds to renovate windows throughout the historic building at
277 Broadway from which the organization operates its programs to benefit children and families. The
project will replace inappropriate windows on the first floor which cause wind and rain penetration, and
will restore and preserve the tall stained glass windows on the second floor. The organization will use
funds from private donors to treat the small sections of stained glass which contain religious imagery.
Additionally, this project includes the restoration of exterior trim around the windows, installing a
historically‐accurate three‐paned window above the main doors, replacing the main doors with wood‐
paneled doors, and restoring the three clock faces in the tower of the building.
ELIGIBILITY
Historic Resources: This project would rehabilitate and preserve a historic building.
RECOMMENDATION
On January 25, 2023 by a vote of 6‐0, the Community Preservation Committee recommended approval
to City Council that The Elizabeth Peabody House be awarded $300,000 of Community Preservation
Act funds to renovate the windows of its building at 277 Broadway, as described in their application
from the following account:
Category: Historic Preservation
Recommended Funding Source
Amount
Elizabeth Peabody House FY23 Window
Restoration
Historic Preservation Reserve
$300,000
Total
$300,000
FUNDING CONDITIONS
The CPA‐funded portion of the project must be initiated within three years unless extension is
granted by the CPC.
CPA funds will be used only for CPA eligible expenses.
KATJANA BALLANTYNE
MAYOR
CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
ALIGNMENT WITH COMMUNITY NEEDS
The Elizabeth Peabody House is Winter Hill non‐profit that serves a range of urgent community needs
including food, childcare, and gathering space for community activities. Continuing upon work funded
through previous CPA grants, the project will help to preserve the historic building and ensure that the
building can continue to house the organization’s programs and services.
The City holds a Preservation Restriction on this building which was given by EPH under a condition
from a previous CPA grant.
In needed, EPH will pay out of its own funds for portions of the project that are not eligible for CPA
funding.
PROJECT BUDGET AND SCOPE
CPA Expenses
Amount
Construction
$300,000
Total
$300,000
Sources
CPA funds
$300,000
Private funders
$2,800
Total
$302,800
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
The goals of this project are to:
• Restore stained glass windows
Restore exterior woodwork surrounding windows
Replace first floor double hung windows
Replace front doors and fan light
Restore three clock faces on tower
The full original proposal is available at:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jUO64twYiEqA3myjm3ETeY6jQttJ‐udV/view?usp=share_link