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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 All Agendas and Minutes
Agendas and Minutes Prior to 2014
Spring 2021 Funding Round
The Spring 2021 CPA funding round will begin in January. One page eligibility forms to ensure projects can be funded through CPA are due January 15, 2021. Please contact staff to discuss your potential project in detail, and review the Community Preservation Plan. We are moving towards paperless applicaitons, please speak with staff before printing copies of your application.
Note: All non-City applicants must complete the Fair Wage Compliance Certificate along with their other application materials. Follow the "Application Forms" link below.
Review schedule and current projects under review:
CPA Tax Surcharge Exemptions
Elderly and low-income residents may be eligible for a tax surcharge exemption. Click for details.
Committee Members
- Brian Adams, Chair, City Council Appointee
Term expires: June 2022 - Julia Chevan, Recreation Commission Representative
Term Expires: June 2020 - Vacant, Planning Board Representative
- Martha Lyon, Historical Commission Representative
Term expires: June 2021 - Jack Finn, Conservation Commission Representative
Term Expires: June 2021
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- Christopher Hellman, Elected Representative
Term expires: January 2024 - Jeff Jones, Housing Authority Representative
Term Expires June 2020 - Linda Morley, Mayoral Appointee
Term Expires: June 2022 - Dan Krassner, Elected Representative
Term expires: January 2024 - Sarah LaValley, Community Preservation Comm 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.
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
Contact Us
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Sarah LaValley
Conservation, Preservation & Land Use Planner
Email Sarah LaValley
210 Main St.
City Hall
Northampton, MA 01060
Ph: 413-587-1263
Staff Directory
Northampton CPA Projects
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City Hall
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Leeds Rail Trail
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Pulaski Park
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Academy of Music Interior
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Bean Allard Farm
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Broad Brook Gap
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Christopher Heights Affordable Senior Living
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First Churches
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Academy of Music Marquee
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Courthouse
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Manhan Rail Trail
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Talon Trust at Reservoir Road
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Hotel Bridge
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Saw Mill Hills Conservation Area
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Florence Civic and Business Association Museum
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Lilly Library
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Bridge Street Cemetery
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Florence Fields
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Northampton Community Music Center
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Grow Food Northampton Community Garden
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Beaver Brook Bridge
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Pomeroy Terrace National Register
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Lumberyard Affordable Housing
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Marble Brook Conservation Area
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Historic Northampton Museum
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King Street SRO
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Three County Fair Grandstand
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Connecticut River Greenway
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David Ruggles Center
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Bridge Street School Playground
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New South Street Apartments
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Habitat for Humanity Garfield Ave
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Forbes Library
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DAR House
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Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area
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Mineral Hills
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Look Park
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Seth Thomas Clock