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Community Preservation Committee
Meetings
First and third Wednesdays in spring and fall (generally)
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Most Recent Agenda (PDF) | All Agendas and Minutes
Fall 2023 Funding Round
The first round of CPA funding in Fiscal Year 2024 will begin in Fall 2023. One page eligibility forms to ensure prospective projects are able to be funded through CPA are due by August 24, with full applications due September 13. Please contact staff to discuss your potential project in detail, review the Community Preservation Plan, and consider the CPC's Decision Guidelines. Paper copies of applications are no longer required.
Recent review schedule and projects reviewed
CPA Tax Surcharge Exemptions
The first $100,000 value of residential property is automatically exempt. Senior 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 2025 - Chris Tait,
Planning Board Representative
Term expires November 2024 - Martha Lyon
Historical Commission Representative
Term expires June 2024 - Kevin Lake
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 February 2025 - Beverly Bates, Mayoral Appointee, Term expires June 2025
- Jonah Zuckerman
City Council appointee to fill vacant Elected Representative position
Term expires January 2024 - Sarah LaValley - Staff
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 to receive agenda notifications, and HERE for the email newsletter. .
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
- Budget & Financial Information
- Funded Projects (list)
- Funded Projects (full details)
- Project Applications Currently Under Review
- Community Preservation Coalition
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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Talon Trust at Reservoir Road
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King Street SRO
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Academy of Music Marquee
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Bridge Street Cemetery
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Northampton Community Music Center
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Lumberyard Affordable Housing
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Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area
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Saw Mill Hills Conservation Area
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Pomeroy Terrace National Register
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City Hall
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Florence Fields
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Look Park
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DAR House
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Historic Northampton Museum
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Lilly Library
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Leeds Rail Trail
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Pulaski Park
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Hotel Bridge
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New South Street Apartments
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Connecticut River Greenway
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David Ruggles Center
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Academy of Music Interior
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Habitat for Humanity Garfield Ave
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Grow Food Northampton Community Garden
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Courthouse
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First Churches
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Manhan Rail Trail
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Mineral Hills
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Florence Civic and Business Association Museum
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Forbes Library
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Broad Brook Gap
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Seth Thomas Clock
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Bridge Street School Playground
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Marble Brook Conservation Area
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Beaver Brook Bridge
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Bean Allard Farm
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Three County Fair Grandstand
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Christopher Heights Affordable Senior Living