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 | View All Agendas and Minutes
Agendas and Minutes Prior to 2014


Fall 2018 Funding Round 


Eligibility forms due August 17, 2018. Applications due September 17, 2018.

Review schedule and current projects under review...
2018 Round 2 Application Review Schedule
Project Applications Currently Under Review



CPA Tax Surcharge Exemptions


Elderly and low-income residents may be eligible for a tax surcharge exemption. Click for details.
CPA Tax Surcharge Exemptions

  2. Sarah LaValley Conservation, Preservation & Land Use Planner slavalley@northamptonma.gov 210 Main St., City Hall Northampton, MA 01060 413-587-1263

Northampton CPA Projects

Members


  • Brian Adams, Chair, City Council Appointee              Term expires: January 2019
  • Julia Chevan, Recreation Commission Representative Term Expires: June 2018
  • Vacant, Planning Board Representative     
  • Martha Lyon, Historical Commission Representative       Term expires: June 2018
  • Jack Finn, Conservation Commission Representative       Term Expires: June 2018
  • Christopher Hellman, Elected Representative,                 Term expires: January 2020
  • Jeff Jones, Housing Authority Representative            Term Expires June 2020
  • Linda Morley, Mayoral Appointee,                                 Term Expires: June 2019
  • David Whitehill, Elected Representative,                       Term expires: January 2020
  • Sarah LaValley, Community Preservation Comm Staff     slavalley@northamptonma.gov                                     413-587-1263
  • John Frey, Community Preservation Committee Staff     jfrey@northamptonma.gov                                           413-587-1072

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.

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