TR-2013-10 CPA APPROPRIATION FOR BARN TR-2013-10
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FROM THE COMM-UNITY PRESERVATION
FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF COMMUNITY
PRESERVATION FUNDS FOR THE PRESERVATION, REHABILITATION AND
RESTORATION OF 141STORIC RESOURCES, THE SCHOOL STREET BARN
WHEREAS, voters of Agawam voted to form a Community Prcserva�i`on
Committee; and
WHEREAS, one of the Committee's function is to fimd Historic Preservation and
the Rehabilitation/Restoration of historic sites; and
WHEREAS, the 130 year old School Street Bam,Agawam, Massachusetts has
been listed by the National Park Service on the National Register of Historic Places; and
WHEREAS, the School Street Barn was deemed eligible for the National Register
for both its unique architecture and its place in Agawam's agricultural heritage; and
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WHEREAS, the School Street Barn is also a central feature of the School SVget 0
Park; and
WHEREAS, the City of Agawam wishes to seek $100,000 from the
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Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC)Massachusetts Preservation Projects f%d ,r,,
for the preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of the School Street Bam; and
WHEREAS, the MHC Preservation Project Fund application is due March 8,
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2013 and requires commitment of a 50% match from the community; and r.J
WHEREAS, the Community Preservation Committee has recommended that the
Agawam City Council appropriate and expend the amount of Three Hundred and Fifteen
Thousand Dollars and no cents ($315,000) to restore and rehabilitate the School Street
Barn including a new foundation, sills, siding,windows and doors, and a handicap lift all
in conformance with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (Section 106
of the National Historic Preservation Act); and
WHEREAS, the Community Preservation Committee has voted that the use of
CPA funding is conditional upon the Town of Agawam receiving a MHC Preservation
Program Fund Grant; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Agawam to appropriate from
the'Community Preservation Fund and authorize the expenditure of Community
Preservation Funds for the preservation and restoration of the School Street Barri,
Agawam, MA;
NOW THEREFORE, the AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL hereby resolves,
appropriates, and authorizes the expenditure of Community Preservation Funds in the
amount of Three Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Dollars and no cents($315,000)I,*from
the historical fund balance for the preservation and restoration of the School Street Barn,
Agawam, MA; and 5ublut -hD flV receif�f bq. -ft jVu-16 0C 3' 641)-f-
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The AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL hereby further resolves that the Mayor is
authorized to expend said funds, as'perinitted by law, and to do all things necessary for
the purposes so stated.
Datedthis davof �L&Ijajlk—,2013.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
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Christopher C. Jowlson, President
rVEJ�SJO FORM AND LEGALITY
Vincent F. Gloscia,City Solicitor
APPROVED AS TO APPROPRIATION
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MAYORAL ACTION
Ar/b(OW 2013 from Council Clerk.
Received this —day of
Signed by Council President this day 0 2013.
APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Aga_Wa Charter, as
a m eed, I hereby approve the passage of the above legislation on th day of
---, 2013.
Richard A. Cohen, Mayor
DISAPPROVAL OF UE!g][SLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawam Charter, as
amended, I hereby veto the passage of the above legislation on this day of
2013 for the following reason(s):
Richard A. Cohen, Mayor
RETURN OF LEGISLATION TO COUNCIL CLERK
Returned to Council Clerk this day ofj��brualij_, 2013.
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TR-2013-10
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FROM THE COMMLINITY PRESERVATION
FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF COMMUNITY
PRESERVATION FUNDS FOR THE PRESERVATION, REHABILITATION AND
RESTORATION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES, THE SCHOOL STREET BARN
WHEREAS,voters of Agawam voted to form a Community Preservaii-on
Committee; and
WHEREAS, one of the Committee's function is to fund Historic Preservation and
the Rehabilitation/Restoration of historic sites; and
WHEREAS,the 130 year old School Street Barn, Agawam, Massachusetts has
been listed by the National Park Service on the National Register of Historic Places; and
WHEREAS,the School Street Barn was deemed eligible for the National Register
for both its unique architecture and its place in Agawam's agricultural heritage-, and
WHEREAS,the School Street Barn is also a central feature of the School Street
Park; and
WHEREAS, the City of Agawam wishes to seek$100,000 from the
Massachusetts Historical Commission(MHC) Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund
for the preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of the School Street Barn; and
WHEREAS, the MHC Preservation Project Fund application is due March 8,
2013 and requires commitment of a 50% match from the community; and
WHEREAS, the Community Preservation Committee has recommended that the
Agawam City Council appropriate and expend the amount of Three Hundred and Fifteen
Thousand Dollars and no cents($315,000) to restore and rehabilitate the School Street
Barn including a new foundation, sills, siding, windows and doors, and a handicap lift all
in conformance with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (Section 106
of the National Historic Preservation Act); and
WHEREAS, the Community Preservation Committee has voted that the use of
CPA fiinding is conditional upon the Town of Agawam receiving a MHC Preservation
Program Fund Grant; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Agawam to appropriate from
the Community Preservation Fund and authorize the expenditure of Community
Preservation Funds for the preservation and restoration of the School Street Barn,
Agawam, MA;
NOW THEREFORE, the AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL hereby resolves,
appropriates, and authorizes the expenditure of Community Preservation Funds in t to +ke,
arnount of Three Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Dollars and no cents ($315,000 from I-e
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the historical fund balance for the preservation and restoration of the School Street Barn,
Agawam, MA; and I -f L,
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The AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL hereby further resolves that the Mayor is CL 3�-
authorized to expend said funds, as'permitted by law, and to do all things necessary for
the purposes so stated. Iry 'r k e---
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'Dated this day of . 2013, 10,01000
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PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
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Christopher C. Johnson, President
A rV SJO FORM AND LEGALITY
Vincent F. ��i scia, City Solicitor
APPROVED AS TO APPROPRIATION
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Cheryl St.6ohn, Audiyr
NICHOLAS A. BOLDYGA COMMITTEES:
REPRESENTATIVE BONDING,CAPTIAL EXPENDITURES&STATE ASSETS
STATE HOUSE,ROOM 167 LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
TEL.(617)722-2810 PUBLIC SAFETY&HOMELAND SECURITY
EMAIL: Nicholas,Boldyga@MAhouse.gov
February 19, 2013
Ms. Brona Simon
Massachusetts Historical Commission
220 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125
RE: Town of Agawam School Street Barn
Dear Ms. Simon,
The Town of Agawam has my overwhelming support in its request for the Massachusetts Historical
Commission to support the town's application for MI-IC PPF funding. The state subsidies are being
sought in order to renovate and refurbish the barn for public use.
Renovating the School Street Barn has been a great concern of the Town of Agawan-i for quite sonic
time. A large number of my constituents have made it known to myself and other local officials that
they would like to see the barn refurbished. When this project is complete, I am certain that the
barn will be utilized as a community space for a large portion of the Town of Agawam's population.
Aside from contributing to the livability of the Town of Agawam, the refurbished School Street Barn
will provide the citizens of Agawam with more free space to enjoy the scenic landscape of Western
Massachusetts. In addition to providing community space for the town's youth population, the
School Street Barn includes space that can be utilized by residents of all ages including Senior
Citizens and the Handicapped,
For these reasons, I provide my overwhelming support to the Town of Agawam's application for
M FIC PPF funding for the purpose of refurbishing the School Street Barn, Please contact me with any
directly with any concerns,
Best Regards,
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NICHOLAS A. BOLDYGA VWWVMV9V
Representative 13WO )Q313 113ROO
Proudly Serving Agawam, Granville, and Southwick
State House Room 167
Boston, MA02133-1054
Nicholas.BoldygaRMaHouse.Gov
(617) 722-2810 Ext. 8257
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evaluate,and protect America's historic and archeological resources.
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Guidance o The School Street Barn in Hampden County,Massachusetts,stands as
the last remaining 19th-century bam in Agawam Center.In use as a
Frequently Asked Questions working bam for approximately 100 years,the School Street Barn is
significant for its uncommon use as a major component of a city jail
farm,as district from a prison farm.In a project that was understood at
Features/What's New v 9Z its time as ground-breaking,the barn was used for farming activities of
EM the Springfield jail that enabled the jail system to:put its minor offenders
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Preservation Links D was where the farm produce was processed,animals
were housed and fed,and equipment was stored.Impetus for buying the farmland came from Hampden County
Contact Us Sherriff David J,Manning,who decided to create a farm isfl program for inmates of Springfield's York Street jail�
Manning aimed to bring food into the system and to use his minor offenders(mostly arrested for drunkenness)as
farmhands. In 1934,the county bought the first small amount of acreage in Agawam Center,and the School
For Travelers Street Barn farmland was added to the jail farm in two purchases made in 1943 and 11949�
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Agawarn, MA 0 100 1
Dear Councilor Johnson:
enthusiastically support the restoration of
the School Street Barn. I would be in favor of the City Council approving the use of
$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to fund the
following: new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
and handicapped access. I would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant
application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Project Fund to
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36 Main Street
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Dear Councilor Johnson:
1, <4 0 0'6-� enthusiastically support the restoration of
the School Street Barn. I would be in fa or of the City Council approving the use of
$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to fund the
following: new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
and handicapped access. I would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant
application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Project Fund to
match the CPA funds.
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From: Bob Kadis [r,kadis@comcast,net]
Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2013 2:50 PM
To: chrisjlaw@comcast,oet
Cc: barbara bard
Subject. School Street Barn restoration project
Dear Mr. Johnson,
), Bob Kadis, enthusiastically support the restoration of the School Street Barn. I would
be in favor of the City Council approving the use of$315,000 in Community
Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to fund the following- new foundation;
structural repairs (Le., windows, doors, siding and sills) and handicapped access. I
would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant application to the Massachusetts
Historical Commission Preservation Project Fund to match the CPA funds,
Thank you,
Bo6 Xadis
Robert Kadis
374 South Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Home Phone: 413-789-4814
Email: r.kadiis,@corncast.net
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From: JlcummingsllB@aol.com
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 10:49 AM
To: barbara bard
Subject: Support for the School Street Barn Restoration Project
Barbara
Please pass along to the Town Council and Chris Johnson that I support the efforts by the CPA to
restore the School Street Barn and am in favor of utilizing the use of$315,000 from the CPA account
for the needed repairs/upgrades. I am also in favor of the Town Council in submitting the necessary
applications for matching grant monies from the Massachusetts Historical Commission,
Thanks as Always!
Joel Cummings-Agawam Energy Commission Chair
jlcurnmingsi 18@aol.com
413 786-9290
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From: Bob Kadis fr.kadis@comcast.net)
Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2013 2�50 PM
To: chrisjlaw@comcast.net
Cc: barbara bard
Subject: School Street Barn restoration project
Dear Mr. Johnson,
1, Bob Kadis, enthusiastically support the restoration of the School Street Barn. I would
be in favor of the City Council approving the use of $315,000 in Community
Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to fund the following: new foundation-,
structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills) and handicapped access. I
would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant application to the Massachusetts
Historical Commission Preservation Project Fund to match the CPA funds.
Thank you,
(Bob Kadis
Robert Kadis
374 South Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Home Phone: 413-78941814
Email: r.kadisP
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barbara bard
From: Ceil Rossi [tocarefree2@hotrnaiI.cornJ
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 8:27 AM
To: barbara bard
Subject: e barn
February 11, 2013
Barbara Bard
Administrative Assistant
Agawam City Council
Dear Ms Bard
Could you make copies of this letter for all council members.
1,Ceil Rossi enthusiastically support the restoration of the School Street Barn, I would be in
favor of the City Council approving the use of$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA)
Historical monies to fund the following: new foundation: structural repairs (i.e., windows,
doors, siding and sills) and handicapped access. I would also be in favor of the Town submitting
a grant application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Project Fund to
match the CPA funds.
.Sincerely,.
Ceil Rossi
75 Simpson Circle
Agawam Ma 01001
Cel I Rossi
Carefree Gourd Gallery
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AGANNIAM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
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Massachusetts Historical Commission
220 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston.Massachusetts 02125
re: Town ofAgawant School Stint Bmw
Dear Ms. Simon:
The Agawam Historical Commission would like to make known its fidl support ofthe Town of Agawam's A)rts
to restore and renovatc Lhc School Street Barn into a COMMUllity Meeting space.This commission's concern for
tl1L: ('01111Cr 1-faillp(lell COUIRY.Jail Fal-111 pr0J-)CrtV alld tJJC Str(ICtLircs that stand, aild stood. on It predatcS tOWIL
ownershil)of the parcel.
In the nild-I 9.90s this commission poitioried the 1-lanipcien C0LI11t)' Commissioners to Improve maintenance at
the cary-19th century farmhouse that stood to the east of the School Street Barn. UnfurtUtIately., decades of'
ne,dect were irreversible,and the fimnlionse was later demolished,leaving this rare,clot(1)le-ran 11),New England
stvle. bi,di-drive barn almic to testify to the property�s 6ormer agriculitiral signficaticc. After ownership orthe
J)r0perL)—,%,a.,; tratisi'erred to tile Towti of'Agawam, this commissioti requested the new owlier provide ade(Itlate
maliftenance of' the barn, inciticling tile removal of 1-111COILLI-011Cd Undergrowth and tons of' rullusc that had
accumulawd insidt: tbL!StrUCture—so that tbu barn. too. %votild not be lost to'demolition by lic(dect."
As the School Street Park was constructed oil the property, the School Street Barn was revealcd as a
commanding presence at its entrance. Since that time, more than a decade ago, the Agawam Historical
Commission has advocated f'or the I'CLISC of tile barn as a community space., and commis�ion members have
participated in every"barn StLICIV gFOLIP"'createct 1)),the towit. Many people have worked many years to move this
project to this point.
This commission is proud of'our it rvolvement with this project and is excitcd at the possibility of tile School
Street Barn beginninga second century offife serving tile residents ol'this community in ways its original builders
could mver have imagined — talk about recycling!
'rhe Agawam Historical C0111111ISSIoii asks that )'Oil SLil)1)01't the TOWli ofAgaNvain's application for MHC PPF
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R111(filig. YOUr StippOrt is C6[iCal to the sUcCess of'this 1)1'()Jcct and the preservation of this rare example ofa
vanishing historic resource—tile double-ramp.. New England-style, high-drivc baril.
Respectfully,
David Cecchi
chairman
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Ms. Brona Simon, SHPO & Executive Director
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Dear Ms. Simon:
On behalf of Preservation Massachusetts, I write in support of the town of Agawam and th&
submittal of the School Street Barn project to the Massachusetts Preservation Project Fun
grant program. Preservation Massachusetts is the statewide non-profit organization that
actively promotes the preservation of historic buildings and landscapes as a positive force for
economic development and the retention of community character. We are pleased to be able
to support partners like the town of Agawam as they undertake preservation projects in their
communities.
The School Street Barn is especially significant to the town as 'it is the last remaining 19,h
century barn in Agawam Center that is a link the area's agricultural history. It served as a
quintessential barn that held most of the farm's produce and the site of many activities that
characterized farming from the late 19'h through the 2 0,h centuries. The barn is also interesting
for its links with the neighboring city of Springfield, whose residents often invested in Agawam
farmland, Over the course of its life, the farm and barn shifted from family use to being leased
as a commercial asset. Eventually the barn served as the main farm building for the county jail
farm program and from 1938 through the late 80's the farm fed and played a role in the lives of
hundreds of inmates. The barn is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Barns, like the School Street Barn, tell the story of our communities and help us read the
landscape and connect us to the life and work of previous generations. Yet many of these
barns, which once served an important and integral function for daily farm life, are quickly
disappearing from our Massachusetts landscape due to changing agricultural needs,
development pressures or neglect.
The work of Preservation Massachusetts' Barn Task Force found that with some planning,
patience, and creativity, older and historic barns can continue to serve their original function or
be put back to use. There are a number of historic barns that have been restored and returned
to an active use, like the Williams Barn in Groton.
Preservation Massachusetts enthusiastically supports the School Street Barn project that seeks
to restore this remaining link to Agawam's agrarian past to active public use. This project is
important, not only the community, but also to Massachusetts, as another important example
of why our historic agrarian buildings are important and how they can be restored for the
future benefit of our communities.
I thank you for the opportunity to support this deserving project and hope the Massachusetts
Historical Commission will look favorably upon their application for critical MPPF funds.
Sincerely,
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James W. Igoe
President
Preservation Massachusetts
Christopher C. Johnson, President
Agawam City Council
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 0 100 1
Dear Councilor Johnson:
G: enthusiastically support the restoration of
the'9chool Stre-et da-rd--I would be in favor of the City Council approving the use of
$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to fund the
following: new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
and handicapped access. I would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant
application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Project Fund to
match the CPA funds.
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Agawam, MA 0 100 1
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the School Street Barn. I would bX�fayo' r of the City Council approving the use of
$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to ftmd the
following: new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
and handicapped access. I would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant
application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Project Fund to
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the School Street Barri. I would be in favor of the City Council approving the use of
$315,000 in Conununity Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to ftind the
following: new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
and handicapped access. I would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant
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Agawam, MA 01001
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the School Street Bam. I would bc�`in favor of the City Council approving the use of
$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to fund the
following: new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
and handicapped access. I would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant
application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Project Fund to
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Agawam City Council
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 0 100 1
Dear Councilor Johnson:
1, enthusiastically support, the restoration of
the School Street Barn. I would be in r of the City Council approving the use of
$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to fund the
following: new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
and handicapped access. I would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant
application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Project Fund to
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$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to fund the
following: new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
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the School Street Barn. I would be in favor of the City Council approving the use of
$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to fund the
following: new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
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following: new foundation; structural repairs (Le., windows, doors, siding and sills)
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Dear Councilor Johnson:
1, 5UInd� enthusiastically support the restoration of
the School Street Barn. I would 156'in favor of the City Council approving the use of
$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to fund the
following: new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
and handicapped access. I would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant
application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Project Fund to
match the CPA funds.
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Christopher C. Johnson, President
Agawam City Council
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Dear Councilor Johnson: -0
1, Arzvi d/ Willf , enthusiastically support the restoration of
the School Street Barn. I would be in favor of the City Council approving the use of
$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to fund the
following: new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
and handicapped access. I would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant
application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Project Fund to
match the CPA funds.
Sincerely,
David L. WoUs
62 Clemft RWW
Agawam, MA 01001.2&W
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Agawam, MA 01001
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the School Stre—et Barn. I would be in favor of the City Council approving the use of
$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to fund the
following: new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
and handicapped access. I would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant
application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Project Fund to
match the CPA funds.
Sincerely,
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Agawam City Council
36 Main Street 15-5
Agawam, MA 0 100 1
Dear Councilor Johnson,
L &M- ftDACEO enthusiastically support the restoration of
the School Street Barn. I would be in favor of the City Council approving the use of
$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to fund the
following: new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
and handicapped access. I would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant
application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission PreserVation Project Fund to
match the CPA funds.
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Massachusetts Historical Commission VW/WMASf-ftAT(L—V
220 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston. MA 022 10 SOAAM COMM t I I�, 1%
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Dear Ms. Simon: RAWIVO ME&4U-.k
Please accept this letter as my strongest Support for the request I)LIt forward by theTown
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grmit through the Massachusetts Preservation PrQjUt Fund program. It
is my u tide rstand ing a rQLILIC.-St of S 100,000 has been Submitted, I appreciate file
OpportlinitY to expand oil this important issue.
'I'lie School Street Barn has played in important role in the lives of"people frorn all over
W'estern Massachusetts. 1-his building has been in use S111CC the 11111CteCilth century and
still has a vital place in Agawain today. -I'he barn itseli'makes history as the oldest barn
in Ap-awam center. and the activiiN, it ilas been home to throughout the years reinforces its
l'ouriltional spot in the city's history'
Starting out as mainly a produce farm, the School Street Barn bears critical agricultural
history, helping us define the details of agri cult tire production in nineteenth century New
England. Its purpose grew to encompass the uses of the Hampden County Jail. The
�chool Street Barn thcn became tile setting ofyQm's of,communi(y service as imilates
worked to provide. flood For those hungry in the SUrt-0011ding ZHV�t�
I have been fortunate enough to have had my own excursions to tile School Street Barn
and wimess its significance to the community first hand. Its distinctive role 'In Agawani*s
history should not be ignored and instead cultivated to prolong its societal value, I
believe restorino the barn is certainly iii the public interest.
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Please accept this letter tis.my sirongest Support for this grant application. If you require
additional comment. please do not I�esitate to contact ine directly,
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Agawam City Council
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Dear Councilor Johnson:
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the School Street Barn. I would be in favor of the City Council approving the use of
$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to fund the
following., new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
and handicapped access. I would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant
application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Project Fund to
match the CPA funds.
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Agawam City Council
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Dear Councilor Johnson:
I, enthusiastically support the restoration of
the School Street Bam. I would be in favor of the City Council approving the use of
$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to ftmd the
following: new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
and handicapped access, I would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant
application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Project Fund to
match the CPA funds.
Sincerely,
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Agawam City Council
36)Main qireL!t
Agawant. NIA 01001
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the Schooi Street Barn. [ would be in favor of tiv City Councii approving the use of'
S115.000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical morlies 10 rund the
f-011OWing: tle%Y 1"bUndation; structural repairs (i.e., windows. doors, siding and sills)
and handicapped access. I would also be in favor of the Tov-m submitting a grmit
application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission Prest�rvation Prqject Fund to
match the CPA funds.
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36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 0 100 1
Dear Councilor Johnson:
1, enthusiastically support the restoration of
the School Street Bar'jn. f4ould be in favor of the City Council approving the use of
$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to fund the
following: new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
and handicapped access. I would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant
application to the Massachusetts Historical Commi�sion Preservation Project Fund to
match the CPA funds.
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Agawam City Council
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 0 100 1
Dear Councilor Johnson:
1 enthusiastically support the restoration of
the School Street Barn. I would be in favor of the City Council approving the use of
$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to fund the
following: new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
and handicapped access. I would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant
application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Project Fund to
match the CPA funds.
Sincerely,
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Christopher C. Johnson, President
Agawam City Council
36 Main Street
Agawam,MA 01001
Dear Councilor Johnson:
I' MIM 61��O , enthusiastically support the restoration of
the gehoo' l'S"fteet Bam.- I would Win fa or of the City Council approving the use of
$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to fund the
following: new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
and handicapped access. I would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant
application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Project Fund to
match the CPA funds.
Sincerely,
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Agawam City Council
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 0 100 1
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$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to fund the
following: new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
and handicapped access. I would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant
application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Project Fund to
match the CPA funds.
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Agawam City Council
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Agawam, MA 01001
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the School Street Bam— I would be in favor of the City Council approving the use of
$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to fund the
following. new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
and handicapped access. I would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant
application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Project Fund to
match the CPA funds.
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Agawam City Council
36 Main Street
Agawam,MA 01001
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enthusiastically support the restoration of
the Icho(d Street BarrV I would be in favor of the City Council approving the use of
$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to fund the
following: new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
and handicapped access, I would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant
application to the Massachusetts Historical Conunission Preservation Project Fund to
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Agawam City Council
36 Maih Street
Agawam, MA 01001
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the School Street Bam. I would be in favor of the City Council approving the use of
$315,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historical monies to fund the
following: new foundation; structural repairs (i.e., windows, doors, siding and sills)
and handicapped access. I would also be in favor of the Town submitting a grant
application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Project Fund to
match the CPA funds.
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ARESOLUTTION APPROPRIATING FROM T14E COMMUNITY PRESERVATION
FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF COMMUNITY
PRESERVATION FUNDS FOR THE PRESERVATION, REHABILITATION AND
RESTORATION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES, THE SCHOOL STREET BARN
WHEREAS, voters of Agawam voted to form a Community Preserval�ion
Committee; and
WHEREAS, one of the Committee's function is to fund Historic Preservation and
the Rehabilitation/Restoration of historic sites; and
WHEREAS,the 130 year old School Street Barn, Agawam, Massachusetts has
been listed by the National Park Service on the National Register of Historic Places; and
WHERF-AS,the School Street Barn was deemed eligible for the National Register
for both its unique architecture and its place in Agawam's agricultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, the School Street Barn is also a central feature of the School Stree�, q
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Park; and
WHEREAS, the City of Agawam wishes to seek $100,000 from the
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Massachusetts Historical Commission(MHC) Massachusetts Preservation Projects F=6—
for the preservation,rehabilitation and restoration of the School Street Barn; and
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WHEREAS, the MHC Preservation Project Fund application is due March 8, �5
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2013 and requires commitment of a 50%match from the community;and r-J
WHEREAS, the Community Preservation Committee has recommended that the
Agawam City Council appropriate and expend the amount of Three Hundred and Fifteen
Thousand Dollars and no cents ($315,000) to restore and rehabilitate the School Street
Barn including a new foundation, sills, siding, windows and doors, and a handicap lift all
in conformance with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (Section 106
of the National Historic Preservation Act); and
WHEREAS, the Community Preservation Committee has voted that the use of
CPA funding is conditional upon the Town of Agawam receiving a MHC Preservation
Program Fund Grant; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Agawam to appropriate from
the Community Preservation Fund and authorize the expenditure of Community
Preservation Funds for the preservation and restoration of the School Street Barn,
Agawam, MA;
NOW THEREFORE, the AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL hereby resolves,
appropriates, and authorizes the expenditure of Community Preservation Funds in the
amount of Three Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Dollars and no cents ($315,000); from
the historical fund balance for the preservation and restoration of the School Street Barri,
Agawam, MA; and
The AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL hereby further resolves that the Mayor is
authorized to expend said funds, as'permitted by law, and to do all things necessary for
the purposes so stated.
Dated this day of 12013.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
Christopher C. Johnson, President
ArWVE S.TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Vincent F� Gioscia, City Solicitor
APPROVED AS TO APPROPRIATION
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Cheryl St.6ohn,Audij)r
TR-2013-10
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FROM T14E COMMUNITY PRESERVATION
FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF COMMUNITY
PRESERVATION FUNDS FOR THE PRESERVATION, REHABILITATION AND
RESTORATION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES,THE SCHOOL STREET BARN
WHEREAS, voters of Agawam voted to form a Community Preserva�ion
Committee; and
WHEREAS, one of the Committee's function is to fund Historic Preservation and
the Rehabilitation/Restoration of historic sites; and
WHEREAS, the 130 year old School Street Barn,Agawam, Massachusetts has
been listed by the National Park Service on the National Register of Historic Places; and
WHEREAS, the School Street Barn was deemed eligible for the National Register
for both its unique architecture and its place in Agawam's agricultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, the School Street Barn is also a central feature of the School Street
Park; and
WHEREAS, the City of Agawam wishes to seek$100,000 from the
Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund
for the preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of the School Street Barn; and
WHEREAS, the MHC Preservation Project Fund application is due Marc� 8,
2013 and requires commitment of a 50%match from the community; and
WHEREAS, the Community Preservation Committee has recommended that the
Agawam City Council appropriate and expend the amount of Three Hundred and Fifteen
Thousand Dollars and no cents ($315,000)to restore and rehabilitate the School Street
Barn including a new foundation, sills, siding, windows and doors, and a handicap lift all
in conformance with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (Section 106
of the National Historic Preservation Act); and
WHEREAS, the Community Preservation Committee has voted that the use of
CPA funding is conditional upon the Town of Agawam receiving a MHC Preservation
Program Fund Grant; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Agawam to appropriate from
the Community Preservation Fund and authorize the expenditure of Community
Preservation Funds for the preservation and restoration of the School Street Barn,
Agawam, MA;
NOW THEREFORE, the AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL hereby resolves,
appropriates, and authorizes the expenditure of Community Preservation Funds in the
amount of Three Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Dollars and no cents ($315,000); from
the historical fund balance for the preservation and restoration of the School Street Barn,
Agawam, MA; and
The AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL hereby further resolves that the Mayor is
authorized to expend said funds, as'permitted by law, and to do all things necessary for
the purposes so stated.
Dated this day of 2013.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
Christopher C. Johnson, President
rVED SJO FORM AND LEGALITY
Vincent F. 6�i cia, City Solicitor
APPROVED AS TO APPROPRIATION
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Cheryl St.Aohn, AuditJr
Crosskey Architect
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^ Preservation
Interiors
September 11, 2012
School Street Barn
511 School Street
Agawam, MA
Preliminary Cost Estimate — Repair/Restore Barn
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General Requirements(2MK)I _- perTits ization, insurance 9,200
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Demolition & Durnpsters $ Soo
Infill, portion of basement concrete slab -$ — 3,000
Ca[22nt!y re2airs -reelace rotted sills, post bases, framing $ 8,000
Add 8 timber tie beams 8,000
Add battens $ 2,000
Build Basement Door 3,000
Replace roof shingles 10,000
Repair Doors � $ 1,500
Exterlor Painting $ 10,000
Subtotal 55,200
Contingency (10%) $ 5,520
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PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
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01 GENERAL REOUISEMENTS
General Project Manager S12,000.01) 1 S151000100 -1,000.00,-
Supprintandent, S0100 $0100
Ssevola!,J SO-00 -So.,00,
VeNcle Eaefte S0.00
Traves Expense SID100 10.00
Snow Removal 3100
OSHA PfotectlDn S0,00
Survey&Layt,)LA Silo A kdq.) $0.00 S0,00
Weather Prola,%on 1 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 1 S2.00MOO Sgloftoa
Pt�juci Phoiographa $0.00 $0.00
Dump�lqrs 10 S1.000DO S10,000,00 10 SLOW= $10,OW.00
noc*rd Drawings S0.00 soko
BroXon Glass Repair so�00
1 SOOO.00 $600.00 1 $600.00 SGOD,00
Tom ra Fond $D.00 $0,01)
Tempara�y Heat(Wirder Cond'n) S0.00 so�oo
Tom porary Fower 1 S600,00 s6DOX0 1 S600,00 3600.00
Temg�rary Water $0�00 30�09
lernporti-y ice $0.00 WAS
Tem a Teloghorter $0.00 $0,00
Taml!2rary Fire Prelaction S0.00 Woe
Tests&Inspect'ns jUnless Spec'd) S1,00,00 _L1.000.00 I S1,000,00 S1.000.00
Construclion Sign $0.00 $0.00
Malariats Storage I S0,00 $0.00
SUBTOTAL: S26,200A0 $29,200.00_
tAl-REOUIREMENTS:
Oe SITE WORK
[Asbastos RamovaT - ----- Sea
Spacial TosuN SUBTOTAL: L $100
Environmenlal Load-Based Paint Rurnwa$ So= S
Ita.00 NINO
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SUBTOTAL- $0.00 SO.00
$0
Grading A ffa�m Excavation 2 $1.200�00 S2�400.00 2 Sl,200,UD S2.400.00
Excavalion Rame Backfal 3D S45.00 $1,35om 30 $45�00 $4450,00, 1
8aserneru Excavation 12 SVO 00 S4�440,00 t2 i S370,00 S4,'"0,00
Excavate South Lavin 45 s3abo-- S1.35100 45 S30-(x) S1.35oxo
HSW Ex�:ass Sol 44 S370k() S5.lftoo 14 15370�00 S1180,00
Stone Lmer&ab 75 $45,00 S3,375,00 75 $45�00 mamoo
SO.00 S0,00
SUBTOTAL: $15,095.00 510,09120
02 SITE WORK (Confift8d)
a tAllales, �A Ig I Slz6D0.00 S12,600.01) 1 SIZWD�00 $12,60,0100
Sanlla!l Roe,Trenr &StnxlLwes I $Z550.00 SZAN.00 I 6455Q�00 32�550,00
Storm Pipe,TrenchitV Sirtr-Ittres $0100 S040
GAS-Tan*,Exca allon �AC-N SO.DO 1 S51550.00 $5,550,00
E�ocldc-Wire&TranchM S9,450= $9.450.00 1 S450�00 $9,45b.OD
SUBTOTAL: S24.600AG
Concrete Steps S0.00 $0100
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03 CONCRETE
SUBTOTAL, S27,787.50
04 MASONRY
06 CARPENTRY
Rough Basement Wans 400 Sliiko $6.000.00 400 S15.01) $6,000.00
First Floor Si3s 6 S650 DO S3.900,00 6 S650.00 _33 900.00
Firm Float kists 2.COD $5.00 $10.000.00 2.000 S5100 slo'omoo
First Roor Sheathing 2,000 S1.75 S1500.01) 2.00 $IJ5 $3,500.100
Post&Boom Frame I w.000,00 $18.000-00 1 S18,000-00 $161000.00
Beam Replacement I S4.0W.00 $4,000.00 1 S4,000.00 $4,000.00
Roof Raftem 0,I)GO S3.00 $18,000.00 6,000 53.00 S18,000.00
New Laitatal Tie Beams I S8,000.00 58,000.00 1 $8,000.00 $8,OOD.00
Roo�Shewhing 3.WO S1.75 $5,250.00 3,0W S`1.7� S5.250.00
HVAC equipmenl Platform SO.00 150 S6. 0 $900.00
SUBTOTAL: $76.450.00 S77,550.00
Finish Wood Sta rs&Handralls I S5.000.OD S5,000.00 I S5.DOO,00 S5.000.00
Carpentry Wood Dom &Window Trim I S4,150.00 54.150.0j) 1 S4.15(),00 ...S4,150.00
Wood Base&Mouldnp 700 $5.00 S3,500.00 700 S5�00 S3'5(?o.00
Misc Necking I S500,00 SW0.00 1 $500-00 S500,00
Roof Fascia A SdIiI 230 S15.00 $3.450.00 2so $15.()0 $3,450,00
SUBTOTAL: S16,600.00 $16,600.00
jAlloWance for Division 6 Carpentry I I S0.00
1AIlowance Scope (descdbe here) (describe hero)
[TOTAL FOR CARPraNTRY: S93:2rO,OO77] $94.150.00--1
07 THERMAL 41,MOISTURE PROTECTION
Moisture Dampprooling 50.00 520. SI.50 S700,00
Protection 1 5 Mill Poly Vapor Barrier I s.1'000.00 I S1,00000 S1,000.00
lCaulking S500-00 S500.00 1 S500.00 S500,00
SUBTOTAL: si'soom S2,280.0�
Insulation Foundation insulation SC.D0 1.000 S2.50 32.500.00
Wall&Pool Insuialion,-Rigid $0.110 1 sia.bao.00 $18,000.00
Basement Wall 8 Coiling $11.130 1 $5,600.00 $5.600.00
SUBTOTAL: $0.00 S26,100,00
Roofing Aphalt Shingle Roding-2 Ply 30 S300,00 S91000100 30 .00 $9.000.00
Accessories-Ice&wal Vent.e1c. 1 SI.000.00 S1,1300.01) 1 0 0 $1.000.00
$0.00 SDIDD
SIJBTOTAL� 110.000.00 S10,000.D0
sheet Metal IGuners 8 Leaders Iio'aa S0100
lRathing $500.00 $500,00 1 S500.00 $500.00
SUBTOTAL� S500.00 L
07 THERMAL&MOISTU REP ROTECTION CONT.
Sidng lNewwood Siding 3,22D $4,50 $14,490.00 3.220 $4.50 $14,490.00
IN9%v exlorior wood Irim 150 $25.00 S3,750.00 150 $25.00 S3.750,D0
New wood sidng-snienor surface 50.00 3,220 S4.50 $14,490.00
SUBTOTAL: Sla.24D.00 S32.73D.OD
Allowance for Division 7 Thermal&
SO.00 I SD.00
Altowance Scope 1(describe here) (dDscribe hErG)
ITOTAL FOR THERMAL&MOISTURE PROTECTION: $71,610.00
08 DOORS&WINDOWS
DOWS& Doors,Harclivare&Frames ExI.Slidng 2 $5,000,00 S10.000.00 2 S5,000.00 S110.000.00
Hardware Doors,Hardware 8 Frames Exi.Glass 4 $2.500,DO S110.000.013 4 52.5M W $10.000.00
Doors�Hardwuee&Frames-Imerior I I S50O.DO $5,500.00 11 S500-00 S5.500.00
SO.00 $0.00
SUBT07AL: S25.500.00 S215.51)0.00
08 DOORS 8.WINDOWS Cont.
Window% lWindcws 11 1 S500-00 $5,500.00 11 S500.00 S5,500.00
IfAirrom 2 S250.00 SSM-00 2 S250.00 $50D,00
SUBTOTAL: $6.000,00 $6. 00.00
Atlowance for Division 8 Doom&
%*A ndows 1 .0' $0.00
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Allowance Scopo : d e E,,6 be
[TOTAL FOR DOORS&WINDOWSt $31,500-00
09 FINISHES
Acoustical Tile lCeilings 2,000 1 $4.50 1 $9,000.00 1 2.DOO I S4.50 I 59.000�00
SUBTOTAL-. I S9.000,00 I L S9.000.00
m Board Walls 5.000 $2.00- -M.000.00 I 5.13DO I i2.00
I Drywall ftGypsum Board Ceilings $0.00 1 1 1
SUBTOTAL: I S10.000,00 L -s
Cnr��-nlc Tile IFWadng 700 1 S&SO 1 $5.950.00 700 S8-50 $5 9�0,02
SUBTOTAL: [ S5.950.00 Agg-50.00 I
[Wood Rooring IFIoodnq 2,000 1 S10,0D I S20.000,00 1 2.000 1 it 0.00 1 S20,000.01)
SUBTOTAL: $20,000-00 1 S20,000M
Res.FloorbV lFlooring&Base SO.00 1 $0.00
SUBTOTAL: Sn.m. L SO-00
Painting I Interior Fainlin2 1 $113,500.00 $13,500.00 1 S13,500M S13.500.130
lExtedor PaimirV I S17"0.00 S17,000.01) I S17.000,00 S117,00D.00
SUBTOTAL� $30.600-00 sao,smoo I
catpot lFlooring -T iis 1 $35.00 1---�71)75 0-0 145 $35.00 $5,075.00
SUBTOTAL: 55,1175.00 S5,075,DO
lAllowance for Division 0 Fin Ishas moo I
IA]Iowanre Scope 1(describe here) 14desr;rihe here�
ITOTAL FOR RNISHM S80.525.00 Sel).525.00
;0 SPECIALTIES
I UnnVC jUng NC aniVor Sleeves(SpecJy) 30-00 L
SUBTOTAL: $0.00 $0.00
Specialties Toi%t Acce"orlas 1 33,500.00 S3,500.00 1 S3,500.00 $3.500.00
Signage 1 $1,0cW1,00- 31,000,DO 1 S11000.00 $1.000.00
Toilet Partitiom I S10.400�00 $10,400.00 1 SID.4DO.00 S10.400.00
Fire exiingdahera 3 S250.00 -$750.00 3 S250.00
$790-00
Shelving is S18.00 .1270.00, Is S18.00 S270.'00
SUBTOIAL: sls,lixm $15,920.00
[Allowanre for Division 10 Specialties 1 $0.00 1 1 1
1AIlowente Scope kescribe hom) (dalcril)a hero)
ITOTAL FOR 9PEEIALTIES: S15,92WDO [M.920.00
ii EouipmENT
rSW[al Equip.I Sump PuTip j S500.00 I n00,00 I 1 5500.00 S500.00
SUBTOTAL: S500.00 L
Cabinets lKitchon Cabinets I S5,800m $5.800m i Smumo SS.B00,
&Vanities I Bathroom Vanilles 2 S2.325�00 $4.65u.00 2 S2.325.00 $4.650.00
SU13TOTAL: S10.450.DD L $10-460-00
00nan I;Dishwasher S010D SO.00
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Pane__- - SO.00 WOO
RanLe Hood W00 Woe
I 2!!!-r41W&-or A S800oG Do 1 $800.00 S800.00
Washer&Drain Pan $0.00 S0100
OMr SO.00
SUSTOTAL: six5o.00
Allowa nee for Division 11 Equipment 2,00 1 S0,00
Allowance Goeba�g*Oisnqks�
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ITOTAL FOA EQUIPMENT: 512,00F00= $12,000.3-0
12 FUHNISHINGS
S,Sh2dGr&Anwork
SUBTOTAL:
[Allowance for Division 12 Fumish moo I
FAllowartme Seeps (descibe bore) IQUScf"hank)
J�OTXL FOR FURNISHINGS: $0,00
$0,00
la SPEML CONSTRUCTION
Special jIndW SvvirrirnirV Po*4
Construction�reeiftuse S0.00
SUBTOTAL- S0,00
Allowance for Division 13 Special
Construction SM00
Allowance Scope (describe hare) (dascribe here)
ITOTAL FOR SPECIAL CONSTRUC'UON: S0:00
W CONVEYING SYSTEM
conveying Iverl"I Wheal Chair Lit I--T T7,500 00 S7,50010a 7 S7,500.00 $7,500.00
S LS_ ]SUSIOTAU j_____S7.W0,00 __j L $7,600,00
Allowance f ;Division 14 6onveying
System I— So= I
Aflowance Scope_ ioescrioa beral-, Alsa, 0 her-,)
[TOTAL FOR CON;EYIIqG SYSTE M: S7,600�00 S7.500.00--1
15 PLUMBING,HVAC&FIRE SUPPRESSIONOT WATER
L Rough lWater Supply Pleing i WO-00 $7,150�00 11 S7,150.00
Plurribing ping 11 S550.00 $7,150k() 11 S650O0 S7,15(iAu
_lPia-Insular— I S2,000�00 S2,omoo 1 SZ000100 32AGO.00
SUBTOTAL- S16:10Dvo 16,300-130
Finish Kitchen Sirks&Faucols 1 $700.00 $700�00 =$P�Oa S700AO
Plumbing Toilw Fortwas 6 S700�00 54,200m 6 1 MOOG SL200�00
Lav!Loa Fboures&Faucets 4 S700,00 S2.800.00 A SIDOOO $2.11=04
1 $L500.00 S1,500.00 I sl,smou
—11-1500-00
Hot Water Healers Drain Paris 1 $1500-00 s3lsoo= 1 S300(Xoo S315GDIDO
mim 1 $4.000.00 $4,000,00 1 $4.000.00 S4,00nff
SUBTOTAL., S16.700,00 $16.700.00
Hydronic ler Equipment I F
Heating Baseboard Radiation SO= S0.00
§922�A RWum Piping so�00 $0,00
!11*—Insuladw SO-00 so.00
SUBTOTAL: S0.00
15 PLUMBING,HVAC&FIRE SUPPRES$IONOT WATER Cont.
Healing Hurnaces $0.00 2 W666-60 S8,1100,00
Ver1fation Supply A Return Ductwork SO-00 300 S18100 __a,400.00
�Vc Reg��ers&,Grilles SO-00 20 $100,00 $2.000,00
Beltucom Exhaust Fans 2 SZ000100 $4�00(L*0 2 SZOW100 $4.000,00
Misc. S&DO 1 S40,000100 $40,60000
conlral-alr System SO.00 2 S4,DW,00 $8,000.00
SUBTOTAL: 54,D00.00 M,-00OX
��� iwession System-Dry Wat -j__—S0,0D
SUBTOTAL: $0.0
Howance for Division 15 Plumbing,
HVAC&Fire $0-00 -1 501�00
Allowance Scoe! idescribe here) (describe here) , — I
JING,HVAC&FIRE SUPPRESSION: =S101,000,=5
16 ELECTRICAL iBuilding OnW
Rao, talon SerAce Panel&Meters $6,0co.00 S6.000.00 moo $6,000
F,; —
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El ctrica FlopAWirinp SM0,00 1 S2.0,800.00 log S
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SUBTOTAL: L S26,B00,00 j S 7
Finish Swchas,Raceolocies 70 S100100 $7.00,00 70 $100,00 S7�000.00
elacuical Lighting Fixtures 30 S300= $0,000.0a 30 $300100 $9.000,00
C90mg Fans 4 S1,006.00 S4.000.00 4 sixuo
SM(*e DeteclorS 5 S100,00 —S"OM 5 6100�00 $500,00
$0.00 Slim
SUBTOTAL: S20.500,00 $20,3DO�00
[Allowance f r Olv�Sion 16 Electric S0.130 $0,00
lAllowance Ucopo
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%of Total
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Usc,Items: IMILOING PERMIT $16,801.99 $19-812-50
OTHER FZES $0.00 30�00 I
BOND PREMIUM S7, 11,69 $8,627.61
SORTOTAU S28,"Q.39
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REQUESTFOR IWNDING
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2013 Community Preservation Act
Requestfor Funding
School Street Barn Restoration and Rehabilitation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Application Cover Sheet
z Project Summary
3. Preliminary Project Cost Summary
4. Certificate of Non-Collusion
5. Pictures
6. Attachments
A. National Register Letter—Massachusetts Historical Commission
B. LettersofSupport (additional letters tofollow)
1) Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
2) Agawam Historical Commission
3) Agawam Cultural Council
4) Community Center Site Assessment Committee
5) Agawam Parks and Recreation Department
6) Judith Clini, Library Director
7) Resident Letter of Support
C. Sign-in Sheet October 18, 2008 Barn Tour
D. Newspaper Articles
E. Crosskey Architects Plans
F. December 12, 2012 School Street Barn Visioning Session
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION
PROJECT APPLICATION COVER SHEET
L Prol*ect Information
Project Title: School Street Bam Restoration Project
Project Summary: See attached.
Estimated start date. September 2, 2013 Estimated completion dateJune 30, 2014
CPA Program Area(check all that apply):
Open Space 0 Historic Preservation F] Community Housing E] Recreation
H.- �Appficafltll)evclo er Information
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Contact Person and ;r/primary applicant: Deborah S. Dachos,Director of Planning and Comm. Dev.
Organization(if applicable): Town of Agawam
Mailing Address: 36 Main Street, Agawam, M 01001
Daytime phone#: 413-786-0400, ext. 8738 Fax #: 413-786-9927
E-mail address: planning@agawam.ma.us
Project Manager: Deborah S. Dachos
7Total budget for project: $415,000
CPA funding request: $315,000
Other Funding Source:Massachusetts Preservation Project Fund $$100,000
Applicant's Signatur
Date Submitted:
School Street Barn Restoration Project
2013 Community Preservation Act Application
Prooect Summary
The School Street Barn Restoration Project began in earnest in 2002. The Barn's history
has been thoroughly researched and documented. Its importance as an historic resource
for the Town of Agawam was recognized by its recent listing in the National Register of
Historic Places, becoming just the fourth property in Town to be individually listed,
joining the following Agawam landmarks: Captain Charles Leonard House (built 1805,
listed 1975), Purchase-Ferre House (built 1764, listed 1990) and the Thomas Smith
House (built c. 1757, listed 2005). A profile of the School Street Bam is featured on the
National Park Service website at:
http://www,nps.gov/nr/feature/weekly features/]2 09 21 School Street Bamhtm.
Its story has been reported with care by the Agawam Advertiser, Springfield Republican
and the Reminder. Many Agawam residents have followed with interest these stories and
the barn is no longer a long neglected big red structure at the entrance to the School
Street Park, but a historic landmark worthy of care and protection.
This next phase of the barn's history is currently in the hands of the CPA Committee and
the Agawam City Council. As with all old buildings, the School Street Barn needs
repairs, The foundation has no footings meaning that it is not anchored compromising
the structure. Water damage has rotted sill and siding. The original windows have long
since been vandalized.
In May of 2012, the Town retained the services of Crosskey Architects to conduct an
assessment of the Barn and to prepare bid documents for its restoration and reuse.
Crosskey has done an excellent job of examining the structure and presenting three
possible scenarios for its restoration and use. This application, if funded, would result in
a hybrid of the three scenarios. The restoration plan would consist of the following:
Construction of a new foundation
I"floor framing
New siding with sandwiched insulation
New roofing
Period exterior doors and windows
Handicapped lift to the upper floor and stairs
The cost of the project would be $415,000, When completed the barn would be able to
stand for another 100 years with regular maintenance, It would also be able to be used
during the warm months for both educational and recreational activities. The lower level
of the barn could also be continued to be used by the Agawam Park and Recreation
Department.
The School Street Barn Advisory Committee has sought public input on this project.
Sentiments seem somewhat divided between restoration for storage use and restoration
for public use. This project seeks a compromise between the two perspectives. It
restores the building for approximately $350,000 with an additional $50,000 in
accessibility compliance. It also brings the barn to a stage that it can be further
rehabilitated in the future if the Town were successful in securing additional funding.
This approach appears to be the most cost effective approach to preserving such an
important historic resource while allowing limited use by the residents who have
provided the funding for the Community Preservation Act Program.
CPA Application Questions
1. Does this project serve multiple n eeds and populations andlor address more
than onefocus area of CPA?
Funding for the restoration and rehabilitation of the School Street barn is necessary for
the wise and necessary preservation of one of Agawam's most valuable historic
resources. In the setting of the Town's School Street Park, the School Street Barn has a
place of prominence. Formerly located in the Hampden County Prison Farm, the Barn
has been recognized for its historic significance by the National Park Service who listed
the Barn in the National Register in September 2012. By rehabilitating the School
Street Barn, Agawam will preserve this critical resource for future generations. If the
necessary steps arenot taken to restore the School Street Barn it will most certainly be
lost in the not too distant future.
2. Is ongoing maintenance and upkeep required? If yes, please explain how this
will be accomplished and include detail maintenance costs Y, applicable and
funding and revenue sources, if any.
Ongoing maintenance and upkeep will be required. However, in funding the work
proposed in this application, any major maintenance will not be necessary for decades.
3. Does this project preserve, utilize, protect andlor enhance current town-owned
assets?
When the Town purchased the property on which the barn is located in 2000, the
original farrnhousc was also standing. Unfortunately, years of neglect resulted in its
demolition. The Town is fortunate that the roof of the barn has been maintained over
the years since water damage is the single most contributing factor to the loss of
historic barns. Once the barn has been restored and rehabilitated, it will stand as a
memorial to Agawam's agricultural heritage, In addition, it will preserve an important
historical resource, utilize this resource by giving it new life as a public gathering
space, protect this resource by restoring it and creating public awareness of its
importance and enhance this town-owned asset by all of the above.
4. Does this project contribute to the preservation of Agawam's unique character,
boost the vitality of the community and enhance the quality of life for its
residents?
This project will result in the use of the School Street Bam by the public during warm
weather. By making it handicapped accessible it will be able to be used for educational
and other Town activities. As such it will be protecting the community's vitality, which
is sustained by its diverse population. At the same time it will be preserving part of
Agawam's agricultural heritage. Residents of Agawam will have a safe, historic and
unique public space to use and they will be made aware of their town's agricultural past
through a series of interpretive materials within the bam.
5. Does this project save resources that would otherwise be threatened?
This project saves an historic resource that could otherwise be lost to fire, vandalism, or
neglect. A building in use is a building better preserved than one standing vacant, and
bringing an important use to the building through a professional design is the most
assured means of preservation.
6. Does this project leverage additional or multiple sources of public andlor private
funds?
As a result of the Barn's recent listing on the National Register, it is now eligible for
funding through the Massachusetts Historical Commission's (MHC) Preservation
Projects Fund. The City Council will be requested to authorize a $100,000 grant
application to ftind a portion of this $400,000 project. This is the maximum grant
application allowed by MHC. The MHC application is due on March 8, 2013 and is
available once a year funding dependent. Agawam received notification of the
application deadline on January 2, 2013. The MHC Preservation Project Fund is a
50% matching program. The 50% match must be approved prior to submission of the
application. In addition, the School Street Barn Gift Account approved by the City
Council is in place if private donations are made in the future.
7 Does this project address recommendations contained in Agawam's Open Space
and Recreation Plan, Community Development Plan or is consistent with other
city-wide planning efforts that have received hroad-hased scrutiny and input and
can demonstrate wide community support?
Agawam has a history of working diligently to preserve its historical resources, With a
strong Historical Commission and a number of grants from the Massachusetts
Historical Commission, the Town has successfully conducted two historical inventories
and prepared the successful National Register Nomination for the Agawam Center
Historic
District. In addition, the Town adopted a Demolition Delay Ordinance in 1999. The
Agawam Historical Association opened the Agawam Historical and Fire House
museum in 2002 and used CPA and other funds to acquire and preserve the c.1757
Thomas Smith House, which opened to the public in 2010.
In keeping with this tradition of historic preservation, the School Street Barn Reuse
Study was commissioned by then Mayor Dawson in 2009. During the course of the
study a survey was conducted to solicit public input, tours were held of the bam,
various civic organizations and Agawam officials were canvassed, other similarly
restored barns were visited and barn rehabilitation specialists were consulted. At the
conclusi on of the study, the Committee recommended that the bam be
preserved/restored and used for community activities with new restrooms located
within the existing bam.
The 2006 Agawam Open Space and Recreation Plan, Five Year Action Plan contains
multiple references to the School Street Bam. The top priority for years 2006-2007
was "Undertake a feasibility study for a community recreation/cultural center". In
2007-2008 the Five Year Action Plan top priority was the completion of the School
Street Park including the renovation of the bam for public use. Finally, the Town's
2004 Community Development Plan's recommendations for additional recreational
areas include the need for a Recreational Center.
8. Is this project economically or otherwise reasonablyfeasible to implement?
Though the application process for the MHC Preservation Project Fund prohibits the
solicitation of bids prior to the grant award (see attached), Crosskey Architects have
prepared the opinion of probable cost for the proposed work. Crosskey Architects is
the Town's architect for this project. They have extensive experience in the restoration
of historic buildings, in particular, a number of historic barns. Once fiinding has been
secured, this project will be advertised in the Central Register and put out to bid. The
contract will be awarded to the most competitive, qualified bidder.
9. Does this project receive endorsement by community groups, municipal boards
andlor departments?
Previous letters of support for this project have been attached. They in.clude letters
from the Agawam Historical Commission, the Agawam Cultural Council, the
Community Center Site Assessment Conunittee, the Agawam Parks and Recreation
Department, the Agawam Public Library, and the signatures of over 140 of the 300
Agawam residents who came to the open house for the Bam. Additional letters will be
obtained prior to the Council's action on this application.
10. Does this project demonstrate that otherfunding sources are not readily available
or sufficient?
As stated above in question #6, the Town will be seeking $100,000 from the
Massachusetts Preservation Project Fund administered by the Massachusetts Historical
Commission, This is the maximum amount available through the fund. The Friends of
the School Street Barn have been seeking private contributions and have sponsored a
fund raiser with limited success. These efforts will continue.
11. Does this project demonstrate a high/cost value and can it be implemented
expeditiously and within budget?
Preservation of historic structures is not inexpensive. However, Crosskey Architects
has designed the project in the most cost effective manner while still meeting the
Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act). New construction of a comparable structure would easily
cost this amount and would not have the historic character and/or chan-n of the School
Street Bam. Preservation. of such a unique piece of Agawam's past could be
characterized as priceless. -
12. Does thisproject use local contractors where possible?
When the restoration project is advertised for bid, all qualified local contractors will be
eligible to submit proposals. A legal ad will be published in the Springfield Republican
as well as the Massachusetts Central Register.
13. Has the applicantlapplicant team successfully implemented projects of similar
type and scale, or has demonstrated the ability and competency to implement the
project as proposed?
The Office of Planning and Community Development has administered over $4 million
in contracts since its creation in 1983. Most recently the Department administered the
over$900,000 Main Street design and construction project.
14.Has the applicant given notice of the proposed project to abutters and the
neighborhood where the project is proposed, if applicable?
Notification of the proposed project to abutters and the neighborhood has been
informally achieved by numerous newspaper articles and open houses during the
School Street Barn Reuse Study. Some of the newspaper articles have been attached.
The School Street Barn Advisory Committee will continue to provide its valuable
expertise and support during the restoration of the Bam. This Committee will meet
with the contractor on an as needed basis. Prior to the start of construction a public
meeting will be held to present the plans.
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snow Removal $0.00 WOO
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Patlo&Wft Waft-re odmatarW S7,50 90:00
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CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION
The undersigned certifies under penalties of perjury that this proposal has
been made and submitted in good faith and without collusion or fraud with
any person, As used in this certification, the "person" shall mean any natural
person, business, partnership, corporation, union, committee, club, or other
organization, entity, or group of individuals.
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Signature of person signing application
Deborah S. Dachos
Print Name
Director of Planning and Community Devclopmen
Title
Town of Agawam
Name of Organization/Business
School Street Barn Restoration Proiect
Project Name (As is on your submission)
January 15,2013
Date
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CPA Committee
Chairperson Vice-chair Corinne Wingard
Henry A. Kozloski Louis J. Russo 194 Elm Street
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ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENT A
National Register Letter—Massachusetts Historical Commission
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Co mmonwealth
February 3, 2011 Massachusetts Historical Commission
Mayor Richard A. Cohen
Agawam City Hall
36 Mairt Street
Agawam,MA 0 100 1
Re: Walter Allen Double Ramp ham, 5 11 School Street(MHC#472)
Ocar'Mayor Cohen.,
Staff at the Massachusetts Historical Commission have reviewed newly submitted materials relative to the
National Register eligibility of the Walter Allen Double Ramp bam, also known as the School Street barn,
located at the city recreation space on School Street. This material included a historic structure report,
photographs of this barn and others,in Agawam, and additional contextual information. Based
upon this additional information, it is the opinion of the MHC staff that the structure meets the Criteria for
listing in the National Register of Historic Places, The baM, in our opinion, meets Criteria A, and likely
C,of the National Register for its historic and a rehitecturat significance. The bam at prescat retains
sufficient integrity of location,design, materials, workmanship, feeling,and association to convey its
historic and architectural significance.
The Allen/School Street barn, is an unusual New England-style double ramp facility,whose two levels
provided separate space for crop and fodder storage, manure removal,and livestock housing. According
to consultant Bonnie Parsons, this style bam is unique to Agawam and relatively rare in westem
Massachusetts� It is also a rare barn remaining in the eastern portion of the city. Work done by the city in
recent years does not'substantially diminish the barn's integrity, and even though the property's
farmhouse and other farm structures have been demolished, its survival does allow it to remain eligible
for National Register listing.
A National Register nomination would need to discuss the agricultural history of the farm and this area of
Agawam. It would also need to explore the property's 20"'century history as a prison farm for Hampdcn.
County. Was this farm unique to the county's penal system? Did prisoners live on the farm while serving
their sentences, or were they transported daily back to the countyjail?Was the farmhouse used during
this portion of its history,either to house prisoners or overseers? What did the prison farm produce,and
how long was it used in this capacity? A discussion of various changes to the bann,both in its
architecture and in its use. would als'o need to be addressed. The MHC encourages that any future
changes to the bar'n. retain'as'much of the original material as possible, including historic windows.
Additional substantive changes to the bann might compromise the building's overall integrity, thus
making it no longer eligible for National Register listing.
Should the town wish to do so, Agj-w�a p"eparing a National Register n ornination
for the Walter Al[en/School Street s National Register Director to discuss the
nomination process. Qv"
220 Morjis'��y dr-Y. (C A)"setts 02125
Sincerelv.
Michael Steinitz
Preservation Planning Director
Massachusetts Historical Commission
Cc: Deborah Dachos,Director, Planning and Economic Development
David Cecchi, Agawam Historical Commission
Bonnie Parsons, PVPC
ATTACHMENT B
Letters of Support
D A V 1 0 C. e 0 C H I
25 ALBERT STREET AGAWAM, MABB. 01001
19 January 2013 D
"013
Mr.Henry A.Kozloski
Town ofAgawam,Community Praervation Committee
io2 Meadow Street
Agawam,Massachusetts oiooi
Greetings:
The Town of Agawam is presently pursuing grants from both the Agawam Community Preservation Fund
and the Massachusetts Historical Commission in order to preserve,restore,and open the School Street
Barn for use by the public.The town's proposal calls for the restoration of the barn into a three-season,
handicap-accessible,public meeting space. Civic groups, youth organizations, and the general public
wiU have access to the building for all mariner of events and functions. The arna2ing interior of this
timber-fi-ame,square-ruled,post and beam structure will be preserved for all to see.Every last detail has
not been decided,but it will still be a barn,inside and out.
That the project will cost a lot ofmoney is no secret.There are some residents and town officials in town
who don't want to spend thatkind of money on "a barn."That kind of thinking is why so many barns
have been lost in recent decades - once a barn has completed its useful life a lot of folks just stop
maintaining them due to die cost.What I can say,is,jf the School Street Barn wasn't such a unique barn,
and if itwasn't located where it is,I might tend to agree.
One important fact to keep in mind is that the School Street Barn is notjust another barn-it is a rare,
double-ramp,New England st�e high drive barn.Bonnie Parsons,who recently retired as the principal
planner for historic Preservation programs at the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission,identified it as
such,and thinks it might be one of only two in western Massachusetts.She ought to know-she wrote the
book about barns in the highland communities and was the Vice Chair of the Preservation Massachusetts
Barn Tlisk Force.
.'Big deal,"you say. It is, and the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, the Massachusetts Historical
Commission,the National Park Service,and the Department of the Interior agree-the importance of die
School Street Barn as an historic resource was acknowledged by its recent listing in the National Register
of Historic Places. It is just the fourth property in town to be individually listed,joining Agawam
landmarks such as the Captain Charles Leonard House (built 1805,listed 1975), the Purehase-ferre
House (built 1764,listed 1990), and the Thomas Sniith House (bat c.1757, listed 2005). A profile
of the School Street Barn is currently featured on the National Park Service website at:
http://www.nps.gov/nr/feature/�eekly-features/12-09-21-SchooLStree�_Barn.htm. People from
California to Florida"liked"the post about the School Street Barn listing on the National Park Service
Facebook page.
Whether you agree or not,the School Street Barn is special.What makes it reaUy special is that it is sits
smack dab at the entrance to School Street Park.(Any realtor will tell you,"location,location,location?)
Over the span of a decade, the School Street Barn has gone from being neglected and nearly invisible
beneath sumac and bittersweet to becoming one of Agawam's most recognised and recognisable land-
marks.If the barn was tucked away in some obscure comer of town this conversation wouldn't even be
taking place.Its prominent location at the entrance to School Street Park demands special consideration.
However,that is where a good portion of the cost comes in.The town can'tjust slap a coat of paint on it
open the doors.As a muruicipal building,which the barn is,it needs to meet a high standard of building
code. It needs to be handicap-accessible (had its 19th century builders foreseen the ADA, they would
have met code by building the two ramps at a slightly different pitch). Electricity and lighting will be
installed.Bathrooms may be required.These are not choices but necessities.That is all on top of the work
that MUST be completed to restore the barn,whether the public is allowed in or not- things like new
footings and a new foundation,reconstruction of the ramps,and replacement of rotted sills and siding.
The good news is that the town is working with Bill Crosskey,an architect well-experienced in historic
preservation, and barns in particular. Another thing in favor of this project, at the moment, is the
economy. As unfortunate as its current state is for most of us, the town win get a lot more bang
for its buck when(and if)this project goes out to bid in the near future.
I wish this project didWt cost so much money. I also wish that the Senior Center and the DPW garage
didn't cost as much as they did.I wish booster club dues for my kids'sports teams didn't cost as much as
they do.I wish gas didn't cost as much as it does.Next year I am going to wish college didn't cost as much
as it does. Practically everything costs more than we wish it did.That shouldn't be a reason not to do
something. I am not suggesting money be spent needlessly or frivolously - I don't consider the
restoration of an historic resource that will benefit a wide spectrum of Agawam residents to be either of
those things.
That is why the town is applying for a grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission's
Preservation Projects Fund.If successful(andyour support is critical to its succas)'MHC will award up
to $100,000 for this project. The other good news is that the Community Preservation Fund has the
funds in the bank,right now,I believe,to cover most,if not all,of the rest of the project.As you are well
aware,this is the result of the I%surcharge all residents pay on their property tax,that is partially matched
by the state. This money is collected especially for projects such as this, projects that '�preserve and
improve a corrununity's character and quality of life2'
'Me bottom line I's that we (the town,appointed and elected officials,and residents) have a remarkable
opportunity to be part of the creation of what will surely prove to be one of the town's most beloved assets
for years to come. The restoration of the School Street Barn' will not only honor the town's rich
agricultural heritage, but allow it to be experienced firsthand by future generations. In the way that
School Street Park has only become more and more popular and utilised by die community,a restored
School Street Barn at its entrance will only add to its appeal.
As a parent,one lesson I have learned to be true,over and over,is that sometimes what we should do isn't
the popular thing to do, but it is still the right thing to do. I urge you to please support the Town of
Agawam's proposal to restore and open the School Street Barn for public use.
Respectfiffly,
David Cecchi
RD
1962-2o12.
January 17, 2013 11mathy W,Brennan,Executive Director
Deborah Dachos,Director
.Department of Planning&Community Development
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Dear MS. Dachos,
This letter is In direct support of your 2013 Community Preservation Act(CPA)Application for the School
Street Barn Restoration Project.
As you are aware,the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission(PVPC)assisted Agawam's Barn Committee
with its successful application to the State and National Register of Historic Places,resulting in its listing
in the National Register in September, 2012. As a result of this listing,the town is now eligible to apply
for grant funding through the Massachusetts Historical Commission's Preservation Project Fund (MPPF).
The combination of potential MPPF funds and CPA funds will allow for the restoration of the Barn,and
subsequently preserve its legacy. The MPPF program is a matching 5D-50 grant. Therefore,allocated
CPA funds can be used as the match from the town of Agawam.
Sincerely,
/DepuJ Jarne:s M. Mazlk, AICP
am M
put
ty Director for Operations
Elizabeth Rairigh,AICP
Historic Preservation Planner
cc:file
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission 60 Congress Street-Floor 1,Springfield,MA 01104-3419
Ph4one413.781.6045 fax413.732.2593 TTY413.781.7168 www.pvpc.org
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Deborah Dachos
From: rpschwein@comcast.net
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 4:45 PM
To: Deborah Dachos
Subject: School Street Barn Renovation
Dear Ms. Dachos,
I am writing this letter regarding the renovation of the School Street Barn,
not only as a lifelong Agawam Center resident, but as the director of our
town's youth wrestling program.
I am a strong believer in the preservation of our town's history. The image
of the big red barn on School Street has been with me since childhood.
Restoring it to create a functioning venue for town activities is a great idea!
It will allow the town to keep one of its historic treasures plus add another
indoor facility where sports and civic organizations can meet.
As director of the Agawam Youth Wrestling Club I organize many club
meetings throughout the year. Oftentimes I am unable to set a convenient
date and time for these meetings due to the lack of meeting space
available in town. Although other venues have been as accommodating as
possible, competition for specific dates and times has increased. Having
another location in Agawam as a meeting place option would be very
beneficial to not only our youth sports club but to all other Agawam
organizations. Plus, the more spacious interior would allow us to set up
display and demonstration areas to better explain our sport and club
activities to potential newcomers.
Thank you for your time. Please contact me if you'd like to discuss this
further.
Sincerely,
Bob Schwein
Director, Agawam Youth Wrestling Club
110 Raymond Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
413-786-7063
1/22/2013
David G. DeMatteo,
President,Agawam Youth Football
&Agawam Little League
www,agawamlittigleagge,.com
www,aEawamyouthfootball.com
kn ineieri2comcast.net
413.374.0975
January 21, 2013
To whom it may concern:
My name is David DeMatteo and I am the current President of both the Agawam Little
League and Agawam Youth Football Association. Both organizations Board of Directors are in
full support of the restoration of the School Street Barn. We feel once completed, the School
Street Barn can be used for many functions such as; youth sports registrations, Board of
Directors meetings, team meetings, clinics and many more functions. The School Street Barn
restoration will not just benefit the youth sports organizations, but it will benefit the entire
Town of Agawam. We hope that the School Street Barn restoration project has the full support
of all parties involved. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
DowUl/0. DeMattw-
David G. DeMatteo
Town of Agawam
AGAWAM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
36 Main Street Agawam,Massachusetts 0 1001
20 September 2005
Christopher Sparks
Parks &Recreadon Department
Town of Agawam
56 Main Street
Agawam,Massachusetts 0 100 1
Dear Mr.Sparks,
Please,let it be known that the Agawam Historical Commission is in full support of your application to the
Town of Agawam Community Preservation Conu-nittee for funds to finance a Master Plan/Feasibility Study
for reuse of the former Smith Farm/Hampden CountyJail Farm barn located on School Street in Agawam
fo historical,cultural,and educational purposes,
Agawam is the site of thefirst settlement in western Massachusetts and has a very long agricultural heritage'.
As late as the middle of the twentieth century,many farms took advantage of the rich soil located along the
Connecticut River on River Road,TheJail Farm property is probably the largest surviving intact parcel of
open land in the eastern part of town.Ilejail Farm barn is a physical reminder of Agawam's 661i.agricultural
heritage,and one'of the last surviving fall-size.hams in that part of town.It would be a wonderful asset to the
town if the barn was restored and opened to the public with historical othibits relating to the town's agrarian
-past while providing space for culftu-2 anct education al events.
In the five years since the Town took ownership of the property,the barn has largely been neglected,with
vegetation allowed to completely envelop the structure.It is the hope of the historical commission that the barn
�ioes not meet the fate of the Smith family homestead formerly located on the property,which was demolished
by the Town of Agawam in 2000 after years of neglect.
The Agawam Historical Commission l.poks forward to working with you should this project proceed.
With best regards,
-7-;a d�Cecchi
&airman
Town of Agawam
Parks & Recreation Department
1000 Suffield Street
Agawam, MA 0 100 1
Tel (413)�21-0513 Fax (413) 821-0637
January 9, 2012
Deborah Dachos
Director of Planning and Comm unity Development
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 0 100 1
Dear Debbie,
The Agawam Parks and Recreation Department fully supports the preservation and the
rehabilitation of the historic barn located at the entrance to the School Street Park. If restored the
barn would be an ideal location to hold historical, cultural and recreational events.
The Hampden County Prison Farm barn is a physical reminder of Agawam's rich agricultural.
heritage, and one of the.last surviving full-size barris in that part of town. Currently there is no
place to showcase Agawam's agricultural past. If restored the barn could showcase historical
exhibits relating to the town's agrarian past while providing space for cultural, educational,
historical, and recreational events
Event space is very limited and is greatly needed within the community. If restored the barn
could be used for a plethora of activities and would be a welcome addition to the newly
constructed School Street Park. The Parks and Recreation Department fully supports converting
the barn into useable community event space. It is with these intentions that the original
conceptual master plan was created with Community Preservation Act funds.
If not fully restored for public use the building could be used for seasonal storage of recreation
equipment such as lacrosse nets, field hockey goals, basketball equipment, as well as picnic
tables and trash barrels in the winter, The basement of the barn would be ideal for s'toring the
maintenance equipment that will be needed to tend to the grounds on a daily basis.
The barn is a community asset that needs to be preserved and converted into event space. If this
is not feasible the barn should be used for storage and maintenance. Once again the Parks and
Recreation Department fully supports the preservation and restoration of the historic barn
converting it into useable community event space.
Sincerely,
Christopher M. Sparks
Director of Parks &Recreation
Agawam Cultural Cou ncil
36 Main Street, Agawam, Massachusetts, 01001
www.agawamcc.oLg
une 13, 2005
Mr. Christopher M. Sparks
Director of Parks & Recreation
Town of Agawam
Parks & Recreation Department
760 Cooper Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Dear Mr. Sparks:
The Agawam Cultural Council supports the proposed feasibility and architectural study.
for the conversion of the School, Street Barn into usable community space. The Council
is charged with enhancing oppQrtunities to enrich the lives of the community through the
arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. We feel the Renovated Barn with Restroom
Addition would make an interesting, mufti-use space for a cultural center. Our member,
Sally Loos, is hoping to work with your department and see that this opportunity�comes
to fruition.
At the present time, the Cultural Council must rely on the Library for space for our very
popula,r Applause Series, featuring diverse arts groups once a Month for seven months
of the year, Space 'constraints and calendar conflicts with other Town programs using
the Library often make it difficult to schedule the types of artistic events most beneficial
tQ the Town.
,Having the School Street Barn as an arts venue would be another enhancement to
Agawam, *a forward-thin king town seeking to step into its future potential.
Regards,
Robert "Bob" Kadis, Chair—ACC
CPA PUBLIC HEARING- May 22, 2007
Good Evening... My name is F. William Euliano Jr.
I am the Vice- Chairman of the Community Center Site
Assessment Committee.
The mission of our committee is to examine and evaluate
potential sites and or existing facilities that ca'n be utilized for
the purpose of instituting any number of interactive programs
that serve the community as a whole. The potential facility cart
be an existing municipal or private site.
The evaluation of these potential sites is being conducted
conditionally pursuant to finance, location, expansion,potential
and compatibility with cultural, educational, social and
recreational program goals of the committee.
These goals may inclte, but are not limited to the
performing arts, educational enhancement, cultural enrichm nt,
and recreational activities that reach out to the entire
community.
Upon completion of-this study, the committee will make
specific recommendations to Mayor Cohen. At that point our
work will be done and the decision to move forward will made by
the mayor
On April 18, 2007, the committee voted to unanimously to
recommend THE BARN AT SCHOOL STREET PARK as a multi '
purpose Cultural Center. It is the committee's belief that such
utilization would compliment the park and be suitable as a four-
season facility for theater, summer stock, art exhibits, dance,
sculpting, puppeteering and other performing arts disciplines.
This facility can have a flexible seating capacity of 120 and be
completely handicap accessible with rest rooms being added to
the exterior of the Barn.
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Recently, there have been articles in The Republican that
depict the plight of historical barns in the Commonwealth. They
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needed cultural venue and be a the
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Because
time is of the essence with construction timeline, we feel it is important to make this
recommendation at this time to Mayor Cohen. As our committee
is only charged with making recommendations, the financing
strategy and application to the CPA'for consideration will come
from the mayor's office if he should feel it to be an appropriate
project for the community at this time.
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750 COOPER STREET
AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS 01001
(413) 789-1550
January 11, 2012
Deborah Dachos
Director of Planning and Community Development
Town of Agawam
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Re: School Street Barn
Dear Ms. Dachos,
I am writing to offer my support for the CPA Grant application for funds to
renovate the School Street Barn for public use. The Barn is one of a very few
remaining barns of its style and vintage in the Pioneer Valley. It also serves as a
historical.reminder of Agawam's agricultural heritage. When renovated, the
Town would be preserving part of Agawam's agricultural past, as well as
providing a needed building for community functions.
The two meeting rooms at the library are booked every night and sometimes two
or three times a day for various meetings and programs. There are many more
people and organizations who would like to book meetings at the library, but we
cannot accommodate them because the rooms are already in use. If the barn
were available for public meetings and other Town programs, I am sure there
would be m6hy events that could be scheduled at the barn.
Again, I support the use of Community Preservation Funds for the renovation and
preservation of the historic School Street Barn.
Sincerely,
On � 7
Judith M. Clini
Library Director
62 Clematis Road
Agawarn, MA 01001
December 17, 2012
Ms. Deborah S, Dachos, Director
Agawam Office of Planning and Community Development
Town of Agawam
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Subject: School Street Barn
Dear Deborah:
I attended the visioning session meeting last week. I am writing to provide comments on
the future of the School Street Barn.
The lowest price approach, which would perform basic renovation, could be characterized
as building a statue or a monument. It would produce a beautiful building to look at. No
one would be permitted inside the bufldin& however, and the space inside would be idle,
wasted. I am not in favor of limiting the Barn to a monument.
The School Street Barn is a gem. Its unique history and distinctive form is unlike any
other in our neighboring towns. It has a commanding presence at the entrance to the
School Street Park. The Barn deserves to be developed into a facility that can be utilized
by the townspeople of Agawam.
Of the two approaches for development, the incremental approach producing, initially, a 3
season facility or the 4 season facility approach, the latter is the better option. The 4
season approach will likely result in lower overall cost. I believe the space will see use all
year around. All of the activities listed in the brochure, and many others, too, would be
suitable for the space.
With regard to fundin& the picture is bright. Funds covering a substantial portion of the
estimated project cost already exist; these funds are limited for use on quafif�ing
properties. The School Street Barn meets those requirements. Existing funds won't cover
the whole project but the prospects for obtaining additional funding are significantly
improved now that the Barn is fisted on the National Register of 11istoric Places.
I am excited about the School Street Barn. I support developing it into a 4 season facility.
Sincerely yours,
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Agawam awards S" chool 'Street Barn 'contract
On June 30,.Agawam awarded the p-0
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neeT Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) sufficient integrity of location,design,mate-
a$6,000 contract to bring the School Street rials, workmanship,feeling,and association
Barn a step closer to its restoration and use to convey its historic and architectural sig-
for civic functions,The$6,OOQ grant was re- nificance,"
ceived from Agawam's CPA Fund. "I could not be more pleased that our
The"big red barn"holds a prominent po- unique piece of Agawam's agficultural heri-
sition at the entrance to the town's popular tage is getting closer to being utilized by the
School Street Park. By some accounts, the citizens of Agawam for civic events" said
barn was constructed in the late 1800s and Mayor Richard Cohen."Protecting;;d pre-
is a rare double ramp New England-style serving Agawam's historic resources, like,
barn- Bonnie Parsons, PVPC's manager of the School Street barn,is critically important
historic Preservation programs,stated,"The for not only Agawam's future generation,but
School Street barn has taken on increased for the entire Pioneer Valley,"
significance as Agawam's bams have gradu- The charge of the Pioneer Valley Planning
ally been lost,but it is also important for its Commission will be to prepare the necessary
uncommon design and its centuTy-longhis- documentation for listing in the National
tory of diverse owners and uses." Register as well as assist the Agawam Plan-
Recently,the road to be listed on the US, ning Department in obtaining restoration
Department of Interior's National Register funds from the Massachusetts Preservation Turley Publications courtesy photo
of thstoric places was cleared by the Mas- Projects Fund and the Agawam Community
sachusetts Historical Commission (M14C).' Preservation Act Fund'.PV`PC's contract will The town of Agawam recently awarded the Pioneer Valley Planning Com-
In his Feb. 3 opinion, Michael Stemitz of be completed by Feb.28.
mission a$6,000 contract to restore the School Street Sam.
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I commissioner member Karl H. Stleg said his board favors preserving the building as much as possible.
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that the city has money set aside for historical preservation that cannot be used for any other purpose.
Some residents, like Billy Chester 3. Chester of Barry Street, argued for leaving the structu re as is,
"I'm in favor of keeping the barn the way it is. To do what you want to do is not right," Chester said.
Dachos said her office's next step is to consider input from the meeting and then bring its proposal to both the City Council
and the Community Preservation Act Committee in January. If the project is approved by the City Council and it gets
funding, the city would select a contractor in March and begin construction in May.
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By Jennifer Wroblewski,
Staff WrWr
AGAWAM—It took nearly two
years for town,officials to achieve
one of their goals for an important
local structure,but despite recendlY
being listed on the National Regis-
ter of Historic Places, the School
Street Barn is still a major subject,
of discussion for the town's plan-
ning departmem
Deborah Dachos, director Of
Planning and Community Devel-
opment,in Agawam,announced re- Tuliey-pubrwmatfiowfts 0 0
cently that the historic red bam at
the entrance to School Street Park, Places on Sept. 10.,fbe'town was cial Est of buildings,districts,sites,
was accepted by the National Park notified by Secretary of State)&rtt-' structures, and objects that retain
Service,Department of the Interior liam Ftaneis. Galvin, in an Oct., 9 their,character and are, important
in the National Register of Historic letter to Agawfim Mayor Richard to ouT,local,state or nati8nal bis-
, It-is.a federal program, e§-
-A:Cohen.— tory.,
According to a cenificate rcc- tablished under,the'National His-
ogniiing the designation,'The riv toric Preservation Act of 1 996 and
Jill. tional, ster is the,nation"i offi- ?�!ej�s�-sqe
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School Street barn listed as a national asset
BARN,fmm page 1 Dachos,who once referred to the barn as money into it!' and renovated, so I'm hoping that a lot of
is administered in the Commonwealth by Agawam's"diamond in the rough,"said.she Despite its age,the interior post and beam people come and leave being as enthusiastic
the Massachusetts Historical Commission. was optimistic that tho'barn would be listed constriiction is in"excellent shape,' although as I am now," Dachos said about the Dec.
"Me (national register] recognized unique A= the nomination form was sjibmitted a new roof will be needed in the future,Da- 12 session.
and irreplaceable historic resources that give earlier this year, chos said, The basement could potentially have
a sense of time and place to our downtowns, "It was a sure thing as far as,I was con- "And We do have some foundation is- handicapped bathrooms and a kitchenette,
ncigbborho6ds, village centers,- and rund cerned because of its history and significance sues,"she added. "It would be negligent on meeting room and patio, Upstairs would be
landscapes,and contribute to our communi- in terms Of cOnstruction,'� said Dachos. "I the pan of the town to not initiate this pro- "pretty much just the open space that L%cur-
ties'character,making Massachusetts a spe- think that right now I'm just extremely en- cess of making structural repairs .:and then rently'there:'said Dachos,
cial Place! thusiastic"about the work that Bill Crossk4 going a little bit'further to make it available "it would be unencumbered by anything:'
The town ofAgawam purchased the School is doing. He's'actually prepared plans,you to the public." she said. "You'd be able to see the post and
Street Barn in 2002,along with 49.3 acres of can visualize what the bam's.going to be like She invites the public to attend a School beam construction and rafters. We'd try to
land on which the structure currently sits,It when it's restored Street Barn�'visiortitg sess'io'n"at 7 p.m.on keep the floors as best we could,but it works.
represents a rare New England style high- Arillian't Cros;skey,of Crosskey Architects Wednesday.Dec.12,atAgawamSeniorCen- That's the most exciting thing:It would work
drive post and beam structure with ramps at based in Hafford,.Conn., is working on - ter.,located at 95.4 Main St.1bere,Crosskcy perfectly as a community events space."
both ends,an uncorrunon agricultural design plans for the restoration of the bain, which will Present plans for the restoration of the Anyone unable to attend that session,who
solution to farming in a floodplain.Located was built in,the I 800s, bam,and the Bam Advisory Corarnittee,will wishes to discuss the future of the building,
on the west bank of the Connecticut River, "All barns need work in order for them,to solicit input from residents about(he barn's should contact Dachos. at 786-0400,-ext.
the harn and its contents survived the devas- remain standing:'Dachos said."We'reat the future use. 8738 or pIarming@akqwrun.ma.us.
tating floods of 1936. point right now where the bam needs some "I think people can A envision what the
structural work,We do have to invest some space would look like one&it was restored
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School Street Barn. restoration planspresented to public
By Carley Dangons town of Agawam.The town is the Crosskey presented the '
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caqey(&heremindcrxom owner of the School Street Bara option of completing the
and is responsible for its upkeep:' renovation in stages, where the
AGAWAM At a public Crosskey presented the foundation, frame, roof, siding,
information meeting conducted at options of minimally restoring the insulation, windows and doors
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the Agawam Senior Center Dec. barn to keep it standing and a would be completed in Phase I at �i
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12,-Deborah Dachos, director of more in depth restoration that an estimated cost of S343,508.
.Planning and Community would enable the barn to become The second stage 'Would in'clud "OY ......
Development, and- William an operational public facility.The the-finishing of the basement, i
Cr6sskey of Crosskey Architects former would entail work on the electrical and plumbing work, the
LLC, presented plans for the frame, siding and,foundation of installations of stairs and an
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restoration of School Street Barn the structure to ensure it doe X
located in school Street Park. collapse. This choice would not $74,100- V_
According to Dachos, while Dachos explained that
provide ptiblic access.
its structure is well preserved, the According to'Crosskey, state funding is available through the
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barn is in need of restoration. law requires handicap Community Preservation -,,�ct
' 'he roof is showing significant accessibility before anyone can Committee in* the amount, of
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signs of decay," she said. "The enter the barn, The latter option $437,894 in fiscal year 1013 and
siding, windows and doors need would Provide this access atfd $100,000 from the Massachusetts
to be water tight [and are not other amenities such as Historical Commission Historic
currently]. These are the bathrooms, 'lighting and a reservation Grant Program.
'minimum requirements to keep it kitchenette to create a multi-use Addi,tional state funds might be The town presented two options for the restoration of the historic
standing, building. available because the barn is School Street Bam,at an intonnational meeting Dec.12-The first is to
make shvctural improvements to ensure ft barn mnialris sWding for
The question is whether In his recommendation, recognized by Ahe National Years to come.The second is to convert the building into a mUtb-UW
minimal restorations should be Crosskey stated that it would be Register of Historic Place& ' I . public faclllty�
completed to ensure the landmark best to dismantle the barn and Resident John Walsh opposed R&n&der Publkadowfle photo
remains standing, or if a more work from the ground 'up, the option of converting the barn
thorough renovation should be regardless of which plan the town nto'a niulti-use public structure. be creating a icon that you can Some residents were
completed to open the barn to chose. He added that. the He cited that it was unfair to local never go in," he said, "We "uld , concerned the barn wouldn't
public use for events such as renovation would incorporate the businesses such as Chez Josef a'nd just be able to took at it." resemble its original structure one
farmers' markets, craft fairs and original building materials in the thi Crestview Country Club Oth-er residents posed updated.
weddings. revarnped structure. because the barn would create concerns about the possible "The correct approach is to
"The barn was built more The estimated cost of the competition. commerciali'zation of the.site.. replace the worn materials with
than 130 years ago she said. "It stabilization is $60,720. The Russ 'Petrucci, resident and Dachos resporided, "The School inateriaN that match what's
is one of the sole reminders of estimated cost of a renovation to member of the School Street Barn Stre-et'Parkhad deed restrictions. -there,"Crosskey stated.
Agawam's beginnings -�it is very convert the property into a public 'Committee, oppos.ed cothpleting The land is fbi recreational use "It will look like an historic
unique and very important to the use site is$812,787- the minfinal improvements."We'd only and it's publicly owned." barni"Dachos said.
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City officials hope to top Dec.12,;at 7 p.m. atthe Senior ervation Act money to retur- grounds of School Street'Park 'Historic'Places; is a double-
Center.. bish the 1880s-era ba Plans On�e public input has been ramp structure.;It is only one
Agawam's Com" munity, Public opinion will be have centered around reuse of, given;, architect.' William' of two barns of that typ6,in
sought' tfiesiTucturi by the communi- Crosskey will preparehis final,Western Massachusetts. , A
Preservation Act money to .1 *' -ty. However the city' School 'plans-and cost estimates for' double-ramp.barn allows for
would really, entourage,�StreetBarn
people to a" Adviso Co, restorin e straight,through the
ftend the r g the barn. Daebos passag
refurbish the 1880s-era neeting," tee will solicit resi7ents=- said. 'C-r6sskey will outline building.
Plinning and C6minunity De-
hard. velopment',Eiiiector'Deborah cific ideas...for reuse''if the 'Plans-durin'g the Dec.12 meet- The barn is known M the
-for,its us
S.D4ch6s said-Monday..-rhe meeting, ing-for stabilizirig'the,struc--.area e from 1930 to
'The advisory committee has tun so if will continue to stand 2002 a's the Hampden County
By SANDRA E.CONSTANTINE presentation is going to be ex- recommended the structure be over'die ne3d decades as well Prison Farm.During that time,
sconstantine@repub.com celle4. We hai6'a lot of peo- restored "d opened to. the as plans touselt for three sea- inmates raised,produce on the
ple who, art`inte rested' 'in public,for.civic, cultural and sons Pach- year and for fohii. farm's 50 acre's to help feed the
AGAWAM - Crosskey Ar- heann&About what's mtional use, and the pri� seasons..'Crsskej,'Is,being' n
going On recri o eedy in Springfield and Hol-
chitects Inc. of Hartford will with the barn," vate Friends of the School paid$61,7510 for the work. yoke as well as fellow inmates
unveil its proposals for restor-' City officials hope to tap Street Ba rn' supports those The building,w,hich'is listed at the former York Street Jail
ing the �School Street Bait Agawam's Community Pres. uses. 'The bath-is on the on 'thd National Register of 'in Springfield'.
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-.AGAWAM Is a barn just a�barn?, Not if
Wi the 13(4ear-old red barn on the'grounds;
of�School7Street,Park.
'The barn is'a tremendous.asset. It's one
of the sole,reminders ofAgawam's,extremely
strong agricultuie"heritage: We want"it'to
be, standing.for, ax�other 130,yeais:' Debo-
rah Dachos, the town's dire�tor ol"plariming
�and'cotntnualty.Acyclopment. told a group
of about"40 people gathered in the Agawam
Senior C enter for,a"Asioneering"session on
possible future uses for,the histooc bun.
Dachos and William'Crosskey of Crosskey
Architects in Haidord,Conri.,a hisioric'pres-
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Residents debate barn plans
BARN,from page 1 .4 An opportunity to preserve
kets to athletic activities to craft fairs.
Dachos emphasized that any,changes to
a wonderful structuref
the barn, which was recently listed on the
National Register of Historic Place�4s,would
not alter its rare New England design style or By Mike Lydick level with new wood or steel piers,
its post and beam construction. Tu.rley Publications Correspondent - excavating the lower level another 2
The barn also has another unique feature. to 3 feet:
a ramp at each end.The double-rarnp design Deborah Dachos called the School -opening up the south walls oil lower
level by adding windows or sliding glass
-one of on1jr two be=like it in the Western Street Barn a"wonderful structure"-and
Massachusetts area and the only one of its one of the few remaining barns that allow doors that would open onto a patio;
type in Agawam - allowed farmers to pass people to remember what made Agawam - adding insulation and ductwork for
straight through,die building without haV_ Agawam in its early days. heating and cooling for year round use.
ing to turn around.Unlike many other ramp "When you walk into that barn you Depending on which option is chosen
are walking back into history," said Da- and the cost of a final contractor's pro-
barns of its era,it wasn't built into a hillside,
but raised up to protect the top level in the chos,the town's director of planning and posal,Dachos said there are two possible
event of flooding from the nearby Connecti- corramility development. at a Dec. 12 funding sources for the ban ranova on
"visonecting" session on the barn's fu- The town's Community Preserva-
cut River,
Public use requires more work,money
ture. "It's beautiful, And its interior, tile tiou Act has$437,894 available in fiscal
post and beam construction-the harn"s year 2013 and $495, 219 for fiscal year
Crosskey spent the past summer assessing
the barn's condition, He said the 4rst-and "bones'-ate well-preservW 20K Dachos said CPA funds in the his-
'5 She said renovating the barn for public tork preservation category have primarily
most critical-step to preserving e barn is
$he sa
to stabilize it. 7h use could involve three phases,,depending- hcen used for private PrOPeTties- id
Doors anofwindowsmus�bp. ed�,eq% Wn L�1 JQW�--- on how much money the town decided to Agawam as a municipality has very ifew
4f6*"F'!Ub#�8 photo by Mike Lycfick spend beyond the minimal repairs needed historic structures, but the School Street
of rot. The roof and siding also decay-
ing and must be repaired,At a inimum,he andifitusesthebamforjuadu=seasons Barn is one of the most critical,
said work must be done to en the barn is William Crosiskey of Crosskey Ar-, or year-round.Dacbos also explained the 'This could be-our opportunity to use
.Weather tight and no longer open to outside chitects in Hartford,a historic pret- possible funding sources available to pay funds that have already been collected to
elements, Crosskey estim ed this would ervation consultant who has been for the renovations. use to preserve the School Street Barn.
41 The first phase involves rebuilding That money bas heen collected from Aga-
cost about$60,000,but thauestimate doesn't workinq qri plans for 'restoring,the
include the cost to repair: the foundation, it a the barn structure,pouting new concrete wani residents and is just sitting there
S,6hool St et B m, discussed pre- waiting to be used for a project like this,**
which is shifting. foundations, framing the fim floor, new
liminary proposals for the barn. i
This work, however,,would only prevent siding and new roofing,irtsulation,doors, she added,
and windows.The proposed cost for the The barn's recent acceptance by the
the barn's condition from worsening. Pub- has to have the materials that were put on it. first phase would be$343,50& National Park Service's Department of the
lic use-even for tours-'requires spending
more inoney making the barn handicap ac- in 1880:'he said. "The reality is that build-,' The second phase entails site work and interior in the National Register of His-
cessible and-installing other amenities for ings change and have different nee'ds.Now interior work to make the barn suitable for toric Places, also allows tile town to tap
the general public. this bam,has the opportunity to serve.the three-season use.Thiswould include util- state funds to save tile barn, Dachos said
community in a different way other than its ity connections, framework and finishing Agawam could apply for up to$100.000
`lf you spend the$60,000 for the needed
repairs,it has to be only used for storage.It agricultural past." the basement level.installing stairs and a for a MaN-sachuSUAIS Historical Preserva-
would be a space that no resident gets to go Dachos reassured residents that'any true- lift, electrical worlt, and plumbing, The tion historic funding grant.
into"said Dachos. vations would be done carefuUy to preserve estimated cost for this phase:$395,179. Dachos said she and members of the
i y its historic integrity and would be reviewed Installing a heating and cooling Sys- School Street Barn Advisory Committee
-a,
Westo ng the barn and renovating it b d
adding modern conveniences-' uch as beat- by the federal government to prevint,jeup- tern to turn the structure into a four-sea- plan to meet with the city council and
ardizing the,baim's listing ou,the�"National` son barn at a cost of$74,100 would be the town's Conservation Preservation Aci,
ing and air conditioning, bathrooms, and 1-
a lift between the upper and lower levels Historic Register, the third and final phase.The total cost to Committee (CPA) in January to discuss
-would allow it to be used for time or four "Unless we go in and totally change the convert the barn for year-round use would the PrOject.
charap
seasons of the year. 'ter of.the barn-which we are notin be$812,787, At that meeting-wh ich would beopen
The cost for a three-season barn is esti- 'tentling-to do-you will,walk into thatup,-� This could be accornplisbe&with some to the public - the advisory committee
mated to be,%81,076:To nl�ke the structure per level and it will took just like a historic of the following renovations: would answer any questions from city
into a f6ur-season barn,Crosskey's estirriat- barn,"she added. tapping into an existing"water main to councilors and CRA Committee members
ed cost is$812,787�He'alsb`explainctd that P(iiential value for community bring in water lines-, before preparing and disaributing propos
work could be phased in oVer time as the Advisory committee member Russell Pc-. -bringing in electricity, at requests to rcstoratioaftellabilitation
-town could afford it: trucci said them is a need in town for a three- -refurbishing the entcimo:4 two ramps-, contractors in February.
such,as!&'SChOID1 #replacing the concrete retaining walls
Renovation impact on historical signifi- Or jolur seajitir�f - ' I The goaL said Dachos, would be to
cance Street Barn. He said it makes no sense to and footings; select a contractor in March mid begin
'Someresidents questioned if adding mod- spend money just to have s&rbething to -pouring a new concrete slab; construc6on in May. She added that this
em amenities Would lessen the historical took at and not use. "Putting itr about one- -putting in stairs and a lift for access Eirneline is not dependent on which option
significance of the barn. "It's a barn.We.re fifth of thetop end estimate just to refurbish to both levels; is selected for the barn.
going to change theroof,change the siding, the barn structure would create an icon'that supporting the bottom of the upper
change the windows,and changc'the founda- �could-never be used'.The proposals"that have.
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been presented would alloyw tlie,building'to
tion.Is it going to be a historic building after ......
be used,by pverybody-in town 1W%
that?A barn is a barn.It's not a recreational
Magda Galitat�os urged people to look at . .....
center. We're going tospend a million dol-
the long-range possibilities of the barn and
tars on this barn-is it still historic?" asked
its potential value to host educational and
one person in attendance.
cultural events."if it's too expensive to do all
Resident John Walsh suggested the barn �j,
the renovations at once,it should at least be
should be preserved and left unrenovated,
completed through the third'stag�.'Mere's a
but "beefed up" structurally so it would
a place for events that the town sup,-
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need for
,survive for another 100 years- However, he
rts that there isn it space for right now."
didn't favor converting it into a three- or po
Kozloski, who has been involved
Henry
four-season barn.
w,
ith the barn project-for nearly a decadb,'
"Now we have the town of Agawam
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argued in favor of the renovations,'My feel
competing with the likes of Chez Josef and ing is if you're going to do this,do it right
Crestview Country Club, which are in th
don't do it all'
wedding business. I don't think the town
should be in the wedding business or any- 'Former city councilor Jill Mcssick,"'i�-
thing like that:'he sai& member of the barn's advisory committee,
said it would be "selfish" for the town'not
Crosskey said the renovations, if done
successfully, would retain the features that to deVelop the barn by choosing one of the I
define the barn historically and give it char- options pre�enterl at the meeting,
Messick also said it's important to pre-
acter.Also,materials used to replace pieces
serve the barn because Agawam is losing its
that have worn out would closely match
barns at a'*emendotii;i'rate."Right now Ws
those used in the barn's original,construc-
justabarn_' until it's gone!'
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tiom
"Historic preservation doesn't mean that A
this always has to be a barn 'that it always
Tvrley Publicatims photos by Mike Lydick
These two photos of a made[ of the School Street Barn show what
the barn could look like after it's renovated for three- or four-season
tiise.The overhead cutaway view shows how the barn's histoiric post
and beam construction would be preserved on the upper level of the
am. Th side exterior View shows how two new entrances could
be added to the barn after the foundation is replaced and excavated
another 2 1/2 to 3 toot.
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