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Community Preservation Committee
IMPORTANT NEWS
The Framingham Community Preservation Committee (CPC) received sixteen applications for funding in FY2026. The CPC is now reviewing the applications and will make funding decisions by March, 2026.
In November 2020, the City of Framingham adopted the Community Preservation Act (CPA), MG Chapter 44B. This statewide legislation allows cities and towns in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to adopt a property tax surcharge which, along with state matching funds, is used for open space preservation, creation of community housing, preservation of historic buildings and landscapes, and creation of recreation opportunities.
Consistent with the requirements of the CPA, the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) was formed.
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is comprised of nine (9) members. Five (5) seats are filled per state CPA statute by representatives from the following City Boards: Conservation Commission, Historical Commission, Framingham Housing Authority, Parks & Recreation Committee, and Planning Board. The remaining four (4) seats are At-Large members appointed by the City Council. The four (4) At-Large members are prohibited from holding any other municipal position on a multiple-member body nor hold any position as a municipal officer while serving as a member of the CPC.
Members of the CPC
| Name | Position | Appointing Authority | District | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Mahoney | Chair | City Council | 4 | June 2027 |
| Karen Margolis | Vice Chair | City Council | 1 | June 2026 |
| Judith Grove | Clerk | City Council | 8 | June 2027 |
| Steven DeNicola | Member | Conservation Commission | 8 | June 2026 |
| David Gudejko | Member | Parks & Recreation Commission | 1 | June 2026 |
| Mary-Anne Tratchel | Member | City Council | 8 | June 2025 |
| Ted Cosgrove | Member | Planning Board | 7 | June 2026 |
| Robert Merusi | Member | Housing Authority | 3 | June 2026 |
| Kevin Swope | Member | Historical Commission | 6 | June 2025 |
Fiscal Year 2026 Project Application and Evaluation Schedule
| Public Hearing CPC Annual Community Forum | June 16, 2025 |
| Eligibility Screening and Application Process Opens | July 7, 2025 |
| Deadline for submission of Project Eligibility Forms | September 8, 2025 |
| Deadline for Submission of Full Applications | November 17, 2025 |
| CPC Evaluation of Full Applications | November 2025 to February 2026 |
| Applicants Present Proposals to CPC | January to March 2026 |
| Public Hearing on CPC Project Recommendations | March 2026 |
| Submission of CPC Project Package to City Council | March 2026 |
| City Council Vote on CPC Project Package | April 2026 |
DUTIES OF COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
The CPC is responsible for evaluating the community preservation needs of Framingham and making recommendations for appropriations from the Community Preservation Fund (CPC Fund) to the City Council as part of the annual budget process. During meetings, the CPC discusses its role as a facilitator to promote community preservation in Framingham and strives to:
- Communicate the Community Preservation Act mission and goals to the residents of the City.
- Seek input and project ideas from the community.
- Utilize community goals articulated in other public documents that have received wide scrutiny and public input.
- Be a catalyst for projects
- Be a funding source, not a developer
- Meet multiple Community Preservation goals in each project
The committee will hold at least one public, informational hearing as part of the initial study and the annual review process. Notice of the annual hearing will be posted at least two weeks before the hearing date.
MEETING INFORMATION
The CPC will meet at a minimum on the second and fourth Monday monthly at 7 p.m. unless rescheduled due to holidays or conflicts. Additional meetings as required. Meetings will be held in person when possible, or via Zoom when that is not possible.