Community Preservation Committee // September 9, 2026

The Community Preservation Committee of Marshfield convened on September 9, 2026, primarily to prepare for the upcoming application period for Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds. The committee discussed procedural matters including application review timelines, meeting scheduling, and adherence to open meeting laws. A key procurement-related action was the approval of the annual membership dues payment of $4,350 to the Community Preservation Coalition, which supports CPA communities statewide with advocacy and legal guidance. The committee also deliberated on strategies to increase public awareness of income-based exemptions related to CPA taxes, considering the use of administrative funds for educational outreach, such as inserts in tax bills or newsletters, to potentially increase applications for exemptions. Financial reports and meeting minutes from previous sessions were reviewed and approved without issue. No contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but the discussions and motions taken reflect ongoing stewardship of CPA funds and preparation for future funding decisions.