CPA and Chapter 61 Preserve Mendon's Open Space and Agricultural History
Larry and Sandra Pearson sold their 73-acre farm in March. It had been in Larry’s family since 1947 and he had lived there his entire life... more ››
CPA-Funded Rolling Green Apartments Project “Huge Win” for Amherst
In the busy college town of Amherst, affordable housing is hard to come by. So when financing restrictions ensuring the affordability of 41... more ››
With CPA, Lexington Restores The Historic Cary Building, Keeps 86-Year Promise
In 1928, the people of Lexington made a promise to keep their brand new Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building a vibrant and well-maintained... more ››
CPA Enables Seekonk to Preserve Valuable Farmland with APRs
After passing CPA in the spring of 2009, the town of Seekonk did not waste any time putting their CPA dollars to good use.
Norfolk Aquires, Repurposes Dormant Farmland with Mixed-Use CPA Project
Just outside the town center in Norfolk, Community Preservation funds are helping turn a 22-acre parcel of dormant farmland into land for... more ››
After 150 Years, Concord's Town House Gets A Much Needed Restoration
In 2012 the Town of Concord began a two-year, CPA-funded project to restore their historic Town House.
Patton Park Playground Revitalizes Youth Recreation in Hamilton
Hundreds of children on the North Shore are new beneficiaries of a state-of-the-art playground in Hamilton, partly funded by CPA revenue.
Herring Run Park, Weymouth
Every spring, thousands of migratory herring swim from Boston Harbor up the Weymouth Back River on their way to Whitman’s Pond. Herring... more ››
Cable Mills Adaptive Reuse Project, Williamstown
On August 29, 2007, the North Adams Transcript described the Cable Mills project as "a state model for how the Community Preservation Act... more ››
Lexington’s Douglas House for Brain-Injured Adults Exemplifies CPA Adaptive Reuse
The town of Lexington launched an award-winning community preservation project that encapsulates three CPA pillars and continues to enhance... more ››
CPA Development Keeps Provincetown Affordable For Year-Round Residents
In a market driven by competitive vacation-based real estate, year-round Provincetown residents have long struggled to find affordable... more ››
Preserving Abigail Adams’s Birthplace: CPA Helps Rescue Weymouth’s “Hidden Gem”
The first lady and wife of the nation’s second president, Abigail Adams was born and raised in a two-story saltbox-style home in North... more ››
Fort Hill Veterans' Housing, Hingham
Finding housing for veterans has become a growing challenge in the Commonwealth. But one South Shore town is tapping their community... more ››
Elmwood Farm, Hopkinton
CPA funds have helped to conserve the Historic Elmwood Farm in Hopkinton, protecting farmland for future agricultural use, preserving an... more ››
Needham Town Hall: Largest CPA Project Ever Tackles Complex Financing Issues on Path to Rehabilitation
The largest appropriation of CPA funds for a single project was recently approved by residents of Needham.
Sweetwilliam Farm, Upton: An Alternate Path to Town Meeting Approval
At a special town meeting on January 11, 2011, Upton residents voted by a slim margin to approve the purchase of a CPA project that just... more ››
Ames Shovel Shop, Easton
Years from now, Easton residents enjoying a vibrant downtown may not know that they have the historic Ames Shovel Shop CPA project to thank... more ››
Forge Pond Park, Hanover
Hanover’s Forge Pond Park, financed entirely with CPA funds, is the largest recreational complex on the South Shore. Hanover took an... more ››
Gillett Cigar Factory, Southwick
With the help of CPA funds and a group of determined local preservationists, the town of Southwick succeeded in a race against the clock to... more ››
Benfield Farms, Carlisle
The Town of Carlisle, a small CPA community in northeastern Massachusetts, is home to the Neighborhood of Affordable Housing, Inc (NOAH)... more ››