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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.
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
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- 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
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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
- CPA Plan
- Application Forms
- Application Review Schedules
- CPA Plan, law, and policies
- Financial Reports
- Funded Projects
- Project Applications Currently Under Review
Contact Us
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Sarah LaValley
Conservation, Preservation & Land Use Planner
Email Sarah LaValleyAddress
Planning & Sustainability
City Hall
210 Main St., Room 11
Northampton, MA 01060
Ph: 413-587-1263
Northampton CPA Projects
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Saw Mill Hills Conservation Area
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First Churches
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Beaver Brook Bridge
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Leeds Rail Trail
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Academy of Music Interior
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David Ruggles Center
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Northampton Community Music Center
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Christopher Heights Affordable Senior Living
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Three County Fair Grandstand
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King Street SRO
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Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area
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Bridge Street Cemetery
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Florence Civic and Business Association Museum
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Historic Northampton Museum
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DAR House
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Bridge Street School Playground
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Forbes Library
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Florence Fields
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Look Park
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Habitat for Humanity Garfield Ave
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Lilly Library
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Talon Trust at Reservoir Road
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Bean Allard Farm
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Broad Brook Gap
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Pomeroy Terrace National Register
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Hotel Bridge
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Connecticut River Greenway
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Marble Brook Conservation Area
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New South Street Apartments
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Lumberyard Affordable Housing
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Seth Thomas Clock
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Pulaski Park
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Academy of Music Marquee
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Courthouse
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Grow Food Northampton Community Garden
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Mineral Hills
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City Hall
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Manhan Rail Trail