Community Preservation Committee
Contact: George Forcier 413-775-3235 or forcier1@comcast.net
No meetings currently scheduled.
Members
5 of 7 seats. 3 years each seat.
- George Forcier, Chair. June, 2027.
- Louise Beckett, Member (Conservation Commission). June, 2025.
- Carolyn Thayer, Member (Council on Aging). June, 2027.
- Henry Hortsmann, Member (Historical Comm). June, 2026.
- Aimee Anderson, Rep at Large/Secretary. June, 2026.
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The Community Preservation Committee makeup is determined under the Town of Conway bylaw:
Section 10: Community Preservation Committee
A. There is hereby established a Community Preservation Committee, consisting of seven voting members pursuant to M.G.L Chapter 44B, Section 5. The composition of this Committee, the appointing authority, and the term of office for each Committee member shall be as follows:
(1) One member of the Conservation Commission as designated by the Commission for a term of three years.
(2) One member of the Historical Commission as designated by the Commission for a term of three years.
(3) One member of the Planning Board as designated by the Board for an initial term of one year and thereafter for a term of three years.
(4) If a Board of Park Commissioners or Recreation Commission exists, then one member of that Commission as designated by them for an initial term of two years and thereafter for a term of three (3) years. Should said Board of Park Commissioners or Recreation Commission not exist, then this position shall be named by the town Recreation and Trails Committee or its successors, serving as described above in this section.
(5) If a Housing Authority exists, one member of the Housing Authority as designated by the Authority for an initial term of one year and thereafter for a term of three years. Should the Housing Authority not exist, then this position shall be appointed from the Housing Committee. If none of these groups exist, then the member shall be determined from and by the Council on Aging.
(6) Two at-large members to be appointed by the Selectboard, appointed for initial terms of two years and thereafter for terms of three years.
B. The initial appointment will end on June 30th of the last year of the appointment. Thereafter, terms shall run from July 1st through June 30th of the last year of the term.
C. If a person designated by one of the boards, commissions, or committees set forth above no longer serves on the appointing authority, the appointing authority shall name a new member to complete that term. If any of the commissions, boards or authorities listed in this section no longer exists for whatever reason, the Selectboard shall appoint a person with similar interests to serve in his or her place.
D. Any member of the Committee may be removed for cause by his or her respective appointing authority after a hearing conducted by such appointing authority.
E. Vacancies shall be filled by the appointing authority within 60 days by appointment for the unexpired term. (Adopted – Special Town Meeting – 31 January 2011)
Current (6/30/24) CPA Fund Balances:
- Total balance $1,614,453.80
- Reserved balance $640,171.63
- Historic Preservation: $23,540.63
- Open Space and Recreation: $18,364.85
- Affordable Housing: $120,386.63
- Reserved for expenditure $391,109.14
- Reserved for investment $86,770.38
- Unreserved, Available Appropriation: $974,282.17
Click here to download the application form for use of Community Preservation Act funds. Note: Completed applications for projects seeking consideration at the next June annual town meeting are due November 1.
Previous meetings:
- Thu, May 15, 2025 at 06:00 PM -- Town Office
- Thu, Mar 27, 2025 at 06:00 PM -- Town Hall General Purpose Room
- Thu, Mar 13, 2025 at 06:00 PM -- Town Hall
- Thu, Feb 27, 2025 at 06:00 PM -- Town Office
- Thu, Jan 23, 2025 at 07:00 PM -- Town Hall General Purpose Room
- Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 06:00 PM -- Town Hall
- Wed, May 15, 2024 at 06:00 PM -- Town Hall
- Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 06:00 PM -- Town Hall
- Wed, Apr 3, 2024 at 06:00 PM -- Town Hall and Zoom
- Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 05:00 PM -- Conway Grammer School
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Community Preservation Committee Meetings
CPA Meetings & Hearings
CPA Files
| Name | Uploaded Date |
|---|---|
| CPA 2021 South River Land 50K Rev-1.docx | 2022-09-21 15:35:25 |
| CPA Application Form 2012.doc | 2022-09-21 15:37:03 |
| CPA Fact Sheet 2014.pdf | 2022-09-21 15:37:08 |
| CPA Pre-Proposal Form 2012.doc | 2022-09-21 15:37:04 |
| CPA Pre-Proposal Form PV Habitat 2021.pdf | 2022-09-21 15:35:23 |
| CPA Proposal for 69 Main Street.docx | 2022-09-21 15:35:24 |
| CPC Application Form 2025.pdf | 2025-03-18 13:42:28 |