Danvers & Shirley Voting on CPA Adoption on May 2nd
In just a few short weeks, two communities will be weighing in on CPA adoption: the towns of Danvers and Shirley will both have CPA as a... more ››
Holyoke City Council & Mayor Debate Contentious CPA Surcharge Reduction
Over the last week, the City Council and Mayor of Holyoke have weighed in on an effort to place a CPA surcharge reduction attempt on the... more ››
Town of Duxbury Votes to Increase CPA Surcharge
Over the weekend, voters in the town of Duxbury passed the first CPA ballot measure during this year's spring CPA election season,... more ››
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 ››