Community Preservation Act (CPA)

Meetings

• 6:30 pm
• 3rd Thursday of every month, unless otherwise posted
• Rockland Town Hall
  242 Union Street
  Rockland, MA 02370

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

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What is the CPA?

The Community Preservation Act (CPA) is a smart growth tool that helps communities preserve open space and historic sites, create affordable housing, and develop outdoor recreational facilities. Questions about the Rockland CPA can be emailed to the Community Preservation Act.

How Does It Apply for Rockland?

Rockland voters approved the Community Preservation Act at the November 2016 General election. Rockland elected to fund the CPA account through a 1.5% surcharge on all real estate property tax bills (with exceptions).

The CPA mandates that each fiscal year Rockland must spend, or set aside for later spending, at least 10% of the annual Community Preservation Fund revenues that were collected from the local surcharge and State match for each of three CPA target areas: open space, historic resources, and community housing.

Beyond these required allocations, Town Meeting decides how much of the remaining 70% of the funds to spend on the three purposes identified above or for recreation, based on the recommendations of the Committee.

Submitting Proposals

Citizens can submit proposals for projects that fit the criteria for the three CPA target areas.