Littleton CPC Approves Key Housing Fund Transfer Agreement

Overview: The Littleton Community Preservation Committee (CPC) recently approved a grant agreement with the Affordable Housing Trust. This approval came after a discussion on the terms of the agreement, especially the duration and legal language used. The committee decided on a 10-year term for the boilerplate part of the agreement, with a new exhibit to be drawn up for each fund transfer. Despite concerns over the terminology, the term “grant” was ultimately adopted in the document.

Fall River Committee Advances Citywide Preservation Efforts

Overview: The Fall River Community Preservation Committee has engaged in discussions to further various preservation projects throughout the city. The committee’s recent meeting covered a breadth of topics, including the oversight of ongoing projects, the review of new initiatives, and the strategic placement of signage for public awareness.

Yarmouth CPC Eyes Future Projects, Emphasizes Community Benefits

Overview: The Yarmouth Community Preservation Committee (CPC) convened on June 12th, 2024, to discuss the allocation and impact of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds and to review progress on various projects. The committee, tasked with overseeing these funds, highlighted substantial investments in affordable housing, historic preservation, open space acquisitions, and recreation projects since 2005. Key updates included the preservation of Taylor Bray Farm and the ancient Cemetery, as well as the restoration of the historic Memorial Arch and town water pump. The committee also reviewed the progress of the Riverwalk Park and Boardwalk Loop and other recreation projects, and discussed the public comment period for the community preservation plan draft.

Fall River Committee Targets Reclamation of $700,000 in Unspent Project Funds

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Fall River Community Preservation Committee, a significant focal point was the status of unspent funds from previous projects. The committee is set to reclaim over $700,000, directing attention to projects with expired funds and emphasizing the necessity of recouping this money for future grant cycles and potential emergencies. Furthermore, the committee deliberated on the creation of a standard deed restriction and the impact of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) on project planning, including adherence to ADA compliance.

Shutesbury Committee Tackles Invasive Species and Affordable Housing

Overview: The Shutesbury Community Preservation Committee recently convened to discuss several significant initiatives, with invasive species remediation and a collaborative affordable housing project with Leverett emerging as the focal points.