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The Berkley CPA Campaign

Oct. 28, 2014: At their June annual town meeting, Berkley residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of a November 4th ballot... more ››

The Woburn CPA Campaign

Oct. 22, 2014: On November 4, voters in Woburn, Massachusetts, will decide whether to adopt the Community Preservation Act... more ››

The New Bedford CPA Campaign

Oct. 14, 2014: With unanimous support from the City Council, on July 31, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell signed a city... more ››

The Boxborough CPA Campaign

Oct. 13, 2014: At the spring 2014 Town Meeting, Boxborough residents approved putting a question on the November ballot to... more ››

New Bedford Business Leaders Endorse Community Preservation Act

Sept.10, 2014: The New Bedford Economic Development Council cites CPA's benefits to local economies and community well-... more ››

Boston Globe Endorses State Contribution to CPA Trust Fund

Aug. 21, 2014: In a recent editorial, The Boston Globe highlights the importance of the state's recent finanicial... more ››

New Bedford Mayor Moves CPA to State Election Ballot

July 31, 2014: New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell signed the Community Preservation Act city ordinance, placing the question... more ››

Governor Patrick Signs FY15 Budget with $25 Million for CPA

July 11, 2014: At the base of the State House's Grand Staircase, Governor Deval Patrick signed the fiscal year 2015 budget... more ››

Remembering Wellfleet's Barbara Gray: CPA and Preservation Champion Leaves Lasting Impact

June 30, 2014: CPA lost a dedicated advocate recently with the passing of former State Representative and Wellfleet... more ››

$25 Million for the CPA Trust Fund

June 30, 2014: Responding to calls from CPA advocates across the state, the legislative committee charged with reconciling... more ››

Arlington Organizes Ballot Committee for CPA Election

June 17, 2014: Earlier this spring, Arlington's Town Meeting voted to move the question of CPA adoption to their fall 2014... more ››

Woburn Puts CPA to Ballot Vote, New Bedford Moves One Step Closer

June 27, 2014: In the wake of widespread CPA adoption activity this spring, two more communities, New Bedford and Woburn,... more ››

Senate Passes CPA Amendment Including $10 Million for Trust Fund

May 21, 2014: On the first day of budget debate, the State Senate approved an amendment (Redraft OTH #4) to transfer $10... more ››

Spring 2014 CPA Town Meeting and Election Results Recap

May 21, 2014: It has been an exciting and optimistic spring season for the Community Preservation Act, as 12 communities... more ››

Newbury, Otis, Manchester Continue CPA Winning Streak

May 21, 2014: Last night, voters in Newbury and Otis moved the question of CPA adoption to their next regularly scheduled... more ››

Huge Show of Support for CPA in Senate

May 19, 2014: Although the House budget included a transfer of $25 million from the FY14 budget surplus to the CPA Trust... more ››

Conway Employs a Creative Idea to Increase Their CPA State Match

May 19, 2014: Last week, Conway voters approved a surcharge increase from 1.5% to 3% at their spring ballot election. In... more ››

Senate Proposal Did Not Include CPA Funding, Amendment Filed for $25 Million

May 15, 2014: Although the House budget included a transfer of $25 million from the FY14 budget surplus to the CPA Trust... more ››

Voters in Boxborough Move CPA Question to Ballot Vote

May 14, 2014: Last night CPA advocates in Boxborough celebrated a Town Meeting success. The CPA adoption warrant article... more ››

Despite Recession CPA Helps Communities Stay Afloat

May 10, 2014: In the wake an economic downturn, the following article by Jennifer Bray from The Enterprise discusses the... more ››

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