Community Preservation Committee Meeting October 15, 2026

The Community Preservation Committee met on October 15 to conduct regular business ahead of the upcoming Fall Town Meeting. The committee approved meeting minutes from August 11 and September 8, with one abstention on each vote due to absences. Members reviewed and unanimously approved two invoices: $600 to Attorney Savastano for legal services related to warrant article review, and $5,769.65 to SRPEDD for work on the Housing Production Plan.

The committee received updates on several ongoing projects and grant agreements, including the Crapo Field lighting project, the Agricultural Preservation Fund, the South Coast Bikeway Alliance Northern Scenic Greenway design contract with Pare Corporation, and the Apponagansett Park and Dias Dock master plan. Members also discussed the status of proposed dog park fees currently under legal review by town counsel for the Parks Board. Looking ahead to Town Meeting, the committee confirmed receipt of signed purchase-and-sale agreements and a $2,350,000 appraisal for the Paskamansett Valley conservation restriction project, supporting their $1,000,000 CPA funding recommendation. A public hearing on the committee's annual plan was announced for November 10.

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