Community Preservation Committee – Aug 20, 2026
- Where
- Not listed on the city's Agenda Center
- Time
- Not listed
What was decided
The committee reviewed the Girdler House generator project and agreed to send a list of questions to the applicant before deciding on additional funding. It recommended the FY27 CPA budget, extended grant deadlines for the Gruppe Mural and Solar Now projects, reviewed Independence Park documentation, and approved minutes from June 18, 2026.
Decisions recorded
- Recommended the draft FY27 CPA budget of $1,344,134, including a State match of $176,560, with reserves and administrative budget as outlined, 5-0. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Extended the grant agreement deadline for the Gruppe Mural project to December 31, 2026, 5-0. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Extended the contract deadline for the Solar Now project to December 31, 2026, 5-0. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the June 18, 2026 meeting minutes as presented, 4-0-1. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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Agenda
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Terms used here
- CPA
- Community Preservation Act. A local property tax surcharge, with state matching money, that pays for open space, historic preservation, affordable housing, and recreation.
- CPC
- Community Preservation Committee, which reviews requests for Community Preservation Act money and recommends how to spend it.
Source
This meeting's agenda in the City of Beverly's Agenda Center (opens in new tab). First recorded by Beverly Publick on .