The City of Watertown announced the annual Community Preservation Act public hearing, and the deadline to apply for Community Preservation Act funds, which can be used on projects involving historic preservation, open space, and affordable housing.
Community Preservation Act Annual Public Hearing
CPA Annual Public Hearing will continue in City Hall, in the City Council Chamber on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Don’t miss the CPA Annual Public Hearing hosted by the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). You may also join the hearing and meeting remotely via Zoom: https://watertown-ma.zoom.us/j/91525442843. This event is a great opportunity to:
- Tell us your open space, outdoor recreation, community housing, and historic preservation priorities;
- Hear more about CPA projects;
- Learn how and when to apply for CPA funding; and
- Get answers to your questions about CPA in Watertown.
You may send questions or comments, in advance, to Lanae Handy, Community Preservation Coordinator, at lhandy@watertown-ma.gov . Visit watertown-ma.gov/cpc for more information.
(NOTE: The Community Preservation Committee will also hear the presentation of the FY24 Public Hearing and hear an update on the landscaping at the Commander’s Mansion. Thursday, July 18, 7 p.m. City Hall and remote (audio only). See the whole agenda here.)
Information on Applying for Community Preservation Funds
If you are interested in applying for CPA funds, your first step is to speak with Lanae Handy, CPC Coordinator. Then complete a Project Eligibility Form to determine if your project is eligible for CPA funding. Project Eligibility Forms are due July 29, 2024.
At clinic hours, learn how to turn a good idea into a successful project. If you have a notion for a project on city-owned property, get connected to the right city departments for permission and support. Find answers to all your questions about the application process and forms. Schedule an appointment during CPA Clinic Hours for a phone call, virtual meeting, or in-person meeting. Expect the meeting to take between 30 minutes and an hour depending on the complexity of your project.
The following hours remain available*:
July 17, 2024: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
July 24, 2024: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
*Hours may be extended as needed.
Read the application instructions here. Contact Lanae Handy, Community Preservation Coordinator at lhandy@watertown-ma.gov or visit watertown-ma.gov for more information.