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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
Autumn 2019 Funding Round
Eligibility forms due August 19, 2019. Applications due September 16, 2019. Please consult with CPC staff to discuss your potential project before completing an eligibility sheet or 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 - George Kohout, Planning Board Representative Term Expires Nov 2021
- 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 2020 - Jeff Jones, Housing Authority Representative
Term Expires June 2020 - Linda Morley, Mayoral Appointee
Term Expires: June 2022 - David Whitehill, Elected Representative
Term expires: January 2020 - 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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Three County Fair Grandstand
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First Churches
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Lumberyard Affordable Housing
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Mineral Hills
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City Hall
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New South Street Apartments
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Connecticut River Greenway
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Grow Food Northampton Community Garden
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King Street SRO
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Academy of Music Marquee
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Academy of Music Interior
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Leeds Rail Trail
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Broad Brook Gap
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Courthouse
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Marble Brook Conservation Area
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Florence Civic and Business Association Museum
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Beaver Brook Bridge
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Bean Allard Farm
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Historic Northampton Museum
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David Ruggles Center
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Forbes Library
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Manhan Rail Trail
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Northampton Community Music Center
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Florence Fields
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Pulaski Park
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Hotel Bridge
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Bridge Street Cemetery
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Seth Thomas Clock
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Christopher Heights Affordable Senior Living
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Saw Mill Hills Conservation Area
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Lilly Library
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DAR House
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Bridge Street School Playground
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Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area
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Look Park
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Habitat for Humanity Garfield Ave
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Talon Trust at Reservoir Road
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Pomeroy Terrace National Register