Community Preservation statutory appropriations | southborough.info https://southborough.info/issues/community-preservation-appropriations/ 2026-10-16T15:05:38-04:00 Community Preservation Committee, Thu, Oct 8: Preliminary review of FY27 Annual Town Meeting applications https://southborough.info/topics/G9S9K_Mene8/2 2026-10-08T12:00:00Z The committee held technical reviews of three draft applications submitted for the 2027 Annual Town Meeting: the Affordable Housing Trust, the Water Tower Restoration, and Harold E. Fay Memorial Park. Members provided feedback on missing documentation, cost estimates, and survey references. Outcome: Feedback given to applicants to incorporate into revised submissions for upcoming meetings. Community Preservation Committee, Thu, Mar 26: Review process for Fall Town Meeting applications https://southborough.info/topics/emRyskob8kg/3 2026-03-26T12:00:00Z The committee established deadlines and expectations for four project applications that were continued from the spring cycle to the Fall Town Meeting. Members agreed on target dates to ensure full review before warrant articles close. Outcome: Applicants will be asked to submit updated scopes, revised applications, and firm cost estimates ahead of the May and June meetings. Community Preservation Committee, Thu, Mar 26: Annual Town Meeting preparation and assignments https://southborough.info/topics/emRyskob8kg/2 2026-03-26T12:00:00Z With Town Meeting set for April 11, the committee coordinated member roles and floor presentations in the chair's anticipated absence. Members also reviewed whether the Affordable Housing Trust would present slides or provide informational handouts. Outcome: Floor motions and responsibilities were assigned for the April 11, 2026 Annual Town Meeting. Affordable Housing Trust, Wed, Mar 25: Community Preservation Committee application and Town Meeting preparations https://southborough.info/topics/uupnzKNv2Mo/3 2026-03-25T12:00:00Z Ellen Marya reported that the Community Preservation Committee voted to recommend the Affordable Housing Trust's funding application for the Annual Town Meeting warrant. The board discussed presentation logistics, opting for a brief presentation and an informational one-page handout for voters. Outcome: Application advances to Town Meeting; members will prepare presentation materials. Select Board, Tue, Mar 10: Community Preservation Committee appropriations (Article 22) https://southborough.info/topics/4qfPD1Qpccs/5 2026-03-10T12:00:00Z Community Preservation Committee Chair Lisa Braccio presented Article 22, covering annual CPA statutory allocations and $29,000 in administrative expenses. Board members questioned why 18 older CPA projects remain open; Braccio explained that projects cannot be closed until required statutory CPC signage is installed. Outcome: Select Board voted 4-0-1 to support Article 22, with one member abstaining.