Goshen Senior Housing - What Small Towns Can Accomplish with CPA
In December 2018, residents from Goshen Senior Housing crossed the street to join about 30 others at Town Hall for the Council on Aging... more ››
Massachusetts Has Pickleball Fever... and CPA is the Cure!
Keeping up with the latest trends isn’t easy, and it can be especially difficult for municipalities with limited resources. While residents... more ››
Endangered No More: The Paul Revere Heritage Site in Canton
In 2008, after a failed rezoning effort left his clients short on hope and looking to cut its losses, a prominent Canton zoning attorney... more ››
Preserving Southborough’s Historic Legacy: The Burnett-Garfield House
One of the main goals of CPA is to provide the means for cities and towns to protect their unique character and history, and the stately... more ››
“Boneyard” Dog Park in Kingston – Public Parks for Pups are OK for CPA
According to data from the Trust for Public Land, the number of off-leash dog parks has increased 20% over the last five years. With an... more ››
Cape Cod Village – Seven Towns Collaborating for a Regional Need
Nearly every community in Massachusetts is facing a shortage of housing, and this problem is especially true when it comes to housing for... more ››
Mainstone Farm - Preserving an Agrarian Landmark in Wayland
As development pressure continues to grow across Massachusetts, the accelerating loss of open space and agricultural land continues to be a... more ››
CPA Trifecta in Wareham - Housing, Open Space, and Recreation
One of the strengths of the Community Preservation Act is how it creates opportunities for successful partnerships and acts as a catalyst... more ››
Mutter’s Field Trail Highlights the Importance of Accessibility for Open Space Projects
Accessibility is an increasingly important element of recent CPA projects, highlighting the integral community building aspect of the... more ››
Habitat for Humanity and CPA: Highlighting Successful Housing Partnerships
For many CPA communities, Habitat for Humanity is an invaluable partner when it comes to affordable housing goals. The global nonprofit... more ››
Somerville Preserves Its Heritage At Prospect Hill Tower
Near Union Square in Somerville stands the Prospect Hill Tower—a stalwart, granite structure that represents nearly 300 years’ worth of... more ››
Boxford Common Raises the Bar for CPA Recreation Projects
A transformative recreation project is under construction this summer in the Town of Boxford, known as the Boxford Common, that ultimately... more ››
Communities Bring Historical Artifacts Back to Life with CPA
Many communities are home to significant historic artifacts, but those with the Community Preservation Act are fortunate enough to have a... more ››
Marshfield’s CPA-funded Peter Igo Park Earns Tennis Industry’s Public Park of the Year Award
Until recently, Peter Igo Park in the town of Marshfield was a troublesome area for the community. The park had fallen into disrepair due... more ››
Bridgewater Partners With The Trust for Public Land to Preserve Historic Murray Farm
Open space preservation is a key component of the Community Preservation Act (CPA), and over 23,000 acres have been preserved with CPA... more ››
Archaeology: A Unique Component of CPA Funding
Although it is sometimes overlooked, the ability to fund archaeology projects is a unique and valuable aspect of the Community Preservation... more ››
Regional Projects Are A Growing Area of Success For CPA
Historic preservation, open space protection, recreation, and affordable housing needs sometimes extend across CPA town boundaries. For... more ››
Unique Island-Wide CPA Collaboration Preserves the Gay Head Lighthouse
A beloved landmark for the island communities of Martha's Vineyard, the iconic Gay Head Light was dangerously close to the edge of the... more ››
Northborough's Vacant Senior Center Becomes Housing For Senior Citizens
After a new senior center was built in Northborough, the previous building sat vacant. The Northborough Affordable Housing Corporation saw... more ››
CPA Funds Classic Art Restoration Projects Across the Commonwealth
The Community Preservation Act (CPA) allows communities to set aside funds to pay for projects that might not otherwise be covered in... more ››