CPC meeting June 15th 2026

The City of New Bedford Community Preservation Committee (CPC) held a meeting on June 15, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing the Fiscal Year 2027 Community Preservation Act (CPA) plan draft and gathering public input. The meeting included a detailed presentation on CPA funding sources, including a 1.5% surcharge generating over $12 million since FY16, and the state matching funds exceeding $16 million. The committee discussed eligible project categories such as open space preservation, historic resource rehabilitation, community housing development, and recreational improvements. Several ongoing and proposed projects were highlighted, including affordable housing initiatives, park renovations, and historic building restorations. The committee also addressed procedural questions about funding adjustments and project timelines, emphasizing that projects are typically expected to be completed within one fiscal year, with possible extensions. The meeting concluded with updates on current projects nearing completion and plans for the upcoming application cycle starting in September 2026, with recommendations to be submitted to the city council by early March 2027.