Community Preservation Committee Seeks Public Comment on New Funding Guidelines
Residents can also participate in an online survey about funding priorities.
Want to weigh in on how projects receive Community Preservation Act funding? Now's your chance. The Community Preservation Committee is currently seeking public comment on its draft funding guidelines for projects that receive Community Preservation Act money. Adopted in Newton in 2001, Community Preservation Act (CPA) provides money for historic projects, affordable housing, recreation and open space. The Newton Community Preservation Committee then decides what projects receive funding, a decision that is ultimately approved by the Newton Board of Aldermen. Some past CPA projects in Newton include work on Angino Farm, the Durant-Kenrick Homestead, Gath Pool, the Newton Corner Library, Newton Centre Playground, Warren House and many …
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