# Whitman Community Preservation Committee - October 27, 2026 meeting

The Whitman Community Preservation Committee met on October 27, 2026. The committee approved an $875 expenditure for its FY2027 Community Preservation Coalition membership dues, funded from its administrative salary line; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Minutes were not available for approval.

The committee discussed, but did not vote on, a proposed Community Preservation Act-funded purchase of lot 36 C898 at the end of Jacob’s Lane for open space and recreation. The owners have offered to sell at the assessed value—$218,000 for 2026, with a 2027 assessment of $229,800 cited—but members questioned whether that reflects fair market value given the parcel’s wetlands, limited frontage, and development constraints. Members supported obtaining an independent appraisal and continuing due diligence and negotiations before any funding request advances to town meeting. Potential benefits discussed included protecting wetlands, connecting trails to Abington, and investigating existing wells; costs, conservation restrictions, title arrangements, and possible contributions from other entities remain unresolved.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Environment, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Sources
- [Whitman Community Preservation Committee - October 27, 2026 meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vay-B-QGWv4) - Whitman Government TV