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Community Preservation Committee
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION APPLICATION, PROPOSAL FORM & BUDGET FORM
The Community Preservation Committee is responsible for studying and, recommending to the Town Council the appropriation of Community Preservation Funds for, the needs, possibilities and resources of the Town regarding community preservation, including the consideration of regional projects for community preservation.
The full duties and powers of the Community Preservation Committee are prescribed in Chapter 185 of the Town Bylaws.
The Community Preservation Committee consists of nine members serving three-year terms. The Town Manager appoints four at-large members. The remaining five members consist of a designated member from each of the following Boards: (1) Conservation Commission, (2) Historical Commission, (3) Housing Authority, (4) Planning Board, and (5) Recreation Commission.
| Name | Position | Term End |
|---|---|---|
| William Fonseca, Chair | Planning Board Rep. | 2027 |
| Megan Logan | Conservation Commission Rep. | 2027 |
| Joseph Williams | Housing Authority Rep. | 2027 |
| John Makara | Historical Commission Rep. | 2027 |
| William Rinaldi | Recreation Commission Rep. | 2027 |
| Anthony Zampiceni | At-Large Member | 2027 |
| Richard Freccero | At-Large Member | 2026 |
| Timothy Manning | At-Large Member | 2028 |
| Philip Abair | At-Large Member | 2026 |
Applications Recently Approved
The following applications were approved by the Town Council at public hearings on February 11, 2025.
Brown Farm Structural Analysis
The following appliations were approved by the Town Council at public hearings on June 24, 2025.
Planning Department Digitization
Baseball Field Fencing Refurbish and Replacement
CPC Funding Information
Verify Eligibility
Please check the Community Preservation Coalition Website for eligibility requirements and allowable uses of Community Preservation funds.
Click here to view the Community Preservation Coalition Website
Funding Cycles
Two (2) Funding Cycles:
- April 1, Application Deadline
- October 1, Application Deadline
CPC will review proposals and make recommendations to Town Council within 90 days for final approval.
Application Materials
Per Chapter 185-3C of the Town's Bylaws, the Community Preservation Committee shall submit all applications to the Town Council at a public hearing.