Plans for Hanover's Forge Pond Park
In This Issue
Steering Committee Opening
CPA Recreation Projects
Conference Registration
CPA Featured Project: Forge Pond Park
Partner Organizations 

CPA Update

October 26,  2012

Dear ,

 

An invitation to join the Coalition's Steering Committee begins this issue of CPA Update, followed by more information on the new recreational provisions of the CPA legislation, and a chance to grab one of the remaining seats at our upcoming CPA conference. 

 

Thanks for all you do for CPA!

Want to get more involved with CPA statewide?

Join the Coalition Steering Committee!

Allard Farm

The Community Preservation Coalition has a rare opening on its 15-member Steering Committee. The open slot is reserved for someone who currently serves on a local Community Preservation Committee. A nominating committee was formed at the September meeting of the Steering Committee, and we are actively looking for a volunteer to serve.

 

Read on for the full description and how to apply...

CPA Recreation Projects
How to implement the new CPA legislation
As we know, amendments to the CPA legislation were passed this summer that allows communities to rehabilitate existing parks, playgrounds and athletic fields using CPA funds, among other changes. The following two resources will help communities learn more about using the provisions of the new legislative amendments.  

istock law bookNew CPA Allowable Uses Chart
The Department of Revenue (DOR) recently issued a new CPA allowable uses chart, updated to reflect this summer's changes to the legislation. 

Click here to download the new DOR allowable uses chart...

Belchertown Playground How to Implement the Recreation Changes
There is a step-by-step process that all Community Preservation Committees should follow as they begin to use the provisions of the new law. This is particularly important if a community plans to accept applications for the rehabilitation of parks, playgrounds and athletic fields.

Read on for all the details for recreation projects...
CPA Conference Registration Now Open Statewide
Register today to grab one of the last available seats
Chelmsford Center for the Arts

The Coalition's December 1st conference at the newly renovated Chelmsford Center for the Arts has a few spots left, so we're opening registration to member communities in other regions of the state. As in the past, our Coalition conference is free!      

 

Click here to see the preliminary agenda for the conference

 

Register now to reserve your spot!

 FEATURED PROJECT: Forge Pond Park, Hanover

An aerial view of Forge Pond ParkHanover's Forge Pond Park, financed entirely with CPA funds, will be the largest recreational complex on the South Shore when complete. Hanover took an uncommon approach to the project, using CPA funds to purchase land for active recreation, and then building outdoor recreational facilities on the property.   

 

Read on for the full details on this extraordinary project...

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