Community Preservation Committee

Meetings

First and third Wednesday of each month (generally)

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

Most Recent Agenda (PDF) | View 2017-Present Agendas and Minutes

Agendas and Minutes Prior to 2017

Spring 2022 Funding Round

The first round of 2022 funding will begin in January.  One page eligibility forms to ensure projects can be funded through CPA will be due on January 17, with full applications due February 7.  Please contact staff to discuss your potential project in detail, and review the Community Preservation Plan. Paper copies of applications are no longer required.

Review schedule and current projects under review:

CPA Tax Surcharge Exemptions

The first $100,000 value of residential property is automatically exempt.  Elderly and low-income residents may be eligible for a tax surcharge exemption by filing with the assessor.

CPA Tax Surcharge Exemptions and 2021 Income Limits

Committee Members


  • Brian Adams, Chair
    Mayoral Appointee
    Term expires: June 2025
  • Julia Chevan
    Recreation Commission Representative
    Term Expires: June 2020
  • Janna White,
    Planning Board Representative
    Term Expires November 2021
  • Martha Lyon
    Historical Commission Representative
    Term expires: June 2024
  • Jen Smith
    Conservation Commission Representative
    Term Expires: June 2024
  • Christopher Hellman
    Elected Representative
    Term expires: January 2024
  • Jeff Jones
    Housing Authority Representative
    Term Expires June 2023
  • Linda Morley, Mayoral Appointee
    Term Expires: June 2022
  • Dan Krassner, Elected Representative
    Term expires: January 2024
  • Sarah LaValley
    Community Preservation Planner
    Email Sarah LaValley
    413-587-1263

About the Committee

The Community Preservation Act (CPA) allows communities to create a local Community Preservation Fund to raise money through a surcharge of up to three percent of the real estate tax levy on real property for open space protection, historic preservation and the provision of affordable housing. The act also created a state matching fund to supplement local revenues collected.

Mailing List Sign-up

Please visit the Mailing List Signup page to join the CPC email list.

Responsibilities

The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is responsible for making recommendations for how Community Preservation Act funds must be spent in the four CPA program areas: Community Housing, Historic Preservation, Open Space and Recreation.

Resources

table of CPA allocations through fall 2021