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Community Preservation Committee
IMPORTANT NEWS
At its March 27, 2023 meeting, the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) voted to recommend to the City Council a total expenditure of $1,549,000.00 in CPA funds for 10 projects. The CPC determined, among other factors, that the recommended projects met the goals expressed in the Community Preservation Plan, provided a public benefit, and addressed a need. If approved by the City Council, all projects must enter into a Grant Agreement with the City and submit regular progress and budget reports. Additional specific conditions are listed as applicable for each project. Upon entering into the Grant Agreement and in accordance with the conditions of the grant, funding may proceed without additional delay.
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CPA FULL APPLICATION
- CPA Full Application FINAL 22-9-12
- CPA Full Application FINAL 22-9-12 – Portuguese
- CPA Full Application FINAL 22-9-12 – Spanish
CPA FULL APPLICATION ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION FORM
- CPA Full Application Electronic Submission Form
- CPA Full Application Electronic Submission Form - Portuguese
CPA PROJECT ELIGIBILITY FORM
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
In November 2020, the City of Framingham adopted the Community Preservation Act (CPA), MG Chapter 44B. This statewide legislation allows cities and towns in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to adopt a property tax surcharge which, along with state matching funds, is used for open space preservation, creation of community housing, preservation of historic buildings and landscapes, and creation of recreation opportunities.
Consistent with the requirements of the CPA, the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) was formed.
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is comprised of nine (9) members. Five (5) seats are filled per state CPA statute by representatives from the following City Boards: Conservation Commission, Historical Commission, Framingham Housing Authority, Parks & Recreation Committee, and Planning Board. The remaining four (4) seats are At-Large members appointed by the City Council. The four (4) At-Large members are prohibited from holding any other municipal position on a multiple-member body nor hold any position as a municipal officer while serving as a member of the CPC.
Name | Position | Appointing Authority | Joined CPC | Term Expiration |
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Thomas Mahoney | Chair | City Council | July 2021 | June 2024 |
Karen Margolis | Vice Chair | City Council | June 2022 | June 2024 |
Steve Weisman | Clerk | Conservation Commission | May 2022 | June 2023 |
David Gudejko | Member | Parks & Recreation Commission | June 2022 | June 2025 |
Mary-Anne Tratchel | Member | City Council | June 2022 | June 2025 |
Joseph Norton | Member | Planning Board | July 2021 | June 2024 |
Stephen Joyce | Member | Housing Authority | May 2022 | June 2023 |
Judith Grove | Member | City Council | July 2021 | June 2024 |
Fred Wallace | Member | Historical Commission | July 2021 | June 2025 |
DUTIES OF COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
The CPC is responsible for evaluating the community preservation needs of Framingham and making recommendations for appropriations from the Community Preservation Fund (CPC Fund) to the City Council as part of the annual budget process. During meetings, the CPC discusses its role as a facilitator to promote community preservation in Framingham and strives to:
- Communicate the Community Preservation Act mission and goals to the residents of the City
- Seek input and project ideas from the community
- Utilize community goals articulated in other public documents that have received wide scrutiny and public input
- Be a catalyst for projects
- Be a funding source, not a developer
- Meet multiple Community Preservation goals in each project
The committee will hold at least one public, informational hearing as part of the initial study and the annual review process. Notice of the annual hearing will be posted at least two weeks before the hearing date.
MEETING INFORMATION
The CPC will meet at a minimum on the second and fourth Monday monthly at 7 p.m. unless rescheduled due to holidays or conflicts. Additional meetings as required. Meetings will be held in person when possible, or via Zoom when that is not possible.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email CPC@framinghamma.gov or call 508-532-5683 to contact the Community Preservation Committee.