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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
Spring 2023 Funding Round
The second round of CPA funding in Fiscal Year 2023, will begin in January. One page eligibility forms to ensure prospective projects are able to be funded through CPA are due by January 17, with full applications due February 7. 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. 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 2025 - Janna White,
Planning Board Representative
Term Expires November 2024 - 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 - 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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Bridge Street School Playground
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Habitat for Humanity Garfield Ave
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Pulaski Park
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Academy of Music Marquee
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City Hall
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Three County Fair Grandstand
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Leeds Rail Trail
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Lumberyard Affordable Housing
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Pomeroy Terrace National Register
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Bridge Street Cemetery
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Marble Brook Conservation Area
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Look Park
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Courthouse
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Seth Thomas Clock
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Manhan Rail Trail
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New South Street Apartments
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Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area
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DAR House
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Forbes Library
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Broad Brook Gap
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Lilly Library
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Northampton Community Music Center
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King Street SRO
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Hotel Bridge
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Florence Civic and Business Association Museum
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First Churches
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Beaver Brook Bridge
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Saw Mill Hills Conservation Area
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David Ruggles Center
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Christopher Heights Affordable Senior Living
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Mineral Hills
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Historic Northampton Museum
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Academy of Music Interior
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Grow Food Northampton Community Garden
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Connecticut River Greenway
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Bean Allard Farm
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Florence Fields