will be on Framingham's November ballot.
The following is from the Committee - Framingham Community Preservation Now
Support the Community Preservation Act for Framingham
Vote YES on Ballot Question 3 in November The CPA will allow Framingham to
create a dedicated fund to:
• Create new and better outdoor recreation opportunities for us all
• Protect open space/natural resources from being lost to development
• Save historic landmarks and reuse historic buildings for new purposes
• Support community housing for seniors, young adults, and families
So much to gain at so little cost! A 1% annual surcharge is less than $50 per
year for typical household with exemptions on first $100,000 in residential
value and for low-income households and low and moderate-income older adults.
The average cost per Framingham family is $12 per quarter… raising about $1.8
million dollars per year to enact projects that will enhance our community.
With CPA funds, the city will be able to save places that the community finds
valuable and worth preserving for the enjoyment and benefit of both current and
future residents.
The city could fund projects that make Framingham even better.
What would you love to see to enhance your community and neighborhood?
• Splash pads, pocket parks, and community gardens
• Bicycle and walking paths along former railroads
• Benches in parks and along trails for older adults and others
• Protected wetlands and natural resources
• Repair and painting of a local historic property
• Acquisition of an important Historic property to preserve our history
• Rental assistance for families facing hardship
There are potential CPA projects across the City in every district! Projects
large and small can be presented to an independent local Community Preservation
Committee for consideration.
Let’s Join the 177 Cities and Towns in Massachusetts that have adopted CPA
since 2001.
Visit our website www.framinghamcpnow.org for more info about CPA and its
funding, and to learn about how you can contribute your voice, your time, or a
donation to this important cause.