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Spring 2023 CPA Election Season: Adoption Efforts, Surcharge Changes, and More

While springtime in Massachusetts often heralds the arrival of both fresh flowers and late-season snowstorms, it also means that the next... more ››

CPA Adoption Update: Danvers Voting on CPA Adoption in May

Even during a year with no state or federal election, the enthusiasm for Community Preservation Act adoption is still going strong - now... more ››

Our Annual Report: The Coalition's 2022 Year-in-Review

Reflecting back on 2022, it was another exciting year for the Coalition's work on the Community Preservation Act. Here are some of the... more ››

City of Medford Seeks CPA Manager

The City of Medford is looking to hire a Community Preservation Act Manager to provide administrative assistance to the the city's... more ››

DOR Issues Supplemental $20M Trust Fund Distribution to CPA Communities

The Department of Revenue (DOR) has released the supplemental distribution from $20 million in state budget surplus funds for CPA... more ››

In Memory of Steve Kulik: An Enduring Champion for the Community Preservation Act

The Coalition has received the heartbreaking news that Steve Kulik—an enduring champion for the CPA program for more than two decades—has... more ››

CPA Adoption Update: Shirley Places CPA Adoption on 2023 Ballot

Only a few weeks after several stunning Election Day victories for new CPA communities, we already have our first CPA election scheduled... more ››

November 2022 Statewide CPA Trust Fund Distribution Announced

The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) released details on the Community Preservation Trust Fund distribution for each CPA... more ››

$20M from State Budget Surplus Confirmed for CPA Trust Fund

It’s been a long and winding road navigating the state budget surplus process this year, but CPA communities can now safely celebrate -... more ››

2022 Election Day Coverage - Big Wins Across the Board for New CPA Communities

This year on Election Day, six communities voted on Community Preservation Act adoption on their local ballots – and we’re excited to... more ››

State Legislature May Not Finalize Surplus Funding for CPA in Time for November 2022 Trust Fund Distribution

Over the summer, we reported that an unusual turn of events disrupted the Legislature’s plans for allocating the state budget surplus,... more ››

Six Communities on the Ballot - 2022 CPA Campaign Coverage

On November 8th, voters in five towns (Boylston, Burlington, Natick, Shelburne, & Westbrough) and one city (Worcester) will be deciding... more ››

$20M for CPA Delayed: State Surplus in Limbo

Last week, Governor Baker declined to sign off on a budget bill that would allocate $20 million in surplus funding for the CPA Trust Fund;... more ››

Governor Baker Declines to Sign $20M for CPA Trust Fund Without Amendments

In an unexpected development, Governor Baker has signed the FY23 State Budget, but he did not approve the language that would provide $20... more ››

Town of Lexington Seeks CPA Administrator

The Town of Lexington is looking to hire a CPA Administrator to provide assistance to the the town's Community Preservation Committee, as... more ››

Open Meeting Law Provisions Extended: CPC's Can Continue Remote Meetings Until 2023

Since 2020, Community Preservation Committees and other public boards and committees have been able to conduct their meetings remotely... more ››

Legislature Votes to Include $20 Million for CPA from FY22 State Budget Surplus

The Coalition is thrilled to announce that CPA communities can expect a substantial boost to this year’s CPA Trust Fund distribution! Just... more ››

CPA Adoption Update: Shelburne Votes to Place CPA on November Ballot

2022 is proving to be a busy year for CPA adoption efforts - after a town meeting vote over the weekend, the town of Shelburne has now... more ››

Senate Votes to Adopt Amendment to Support CPA in FY23 State Budget

The Coalition is pleased to report an exciting development for CPA communities! During the Senate FY23 budget debate last night, Senator Jo... more ››

City of Chelsea Seeks CPA Coordinator

The City of Chelsea is looking to hire a Housing & Community Preservation Coordinator to provide administrative assistance to the the... more ››

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