Community Preservation Committee

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Members

5 of 7 seats. 3 years each seat.

• Carolyn Thayer, Member (Council on Aging). June, 2027.
• Henry Hortsmann, Member (Historical Comm). June, 2026.
• William Moebius, Member (Planning Board). June, 2027.
• Aimee Anderson, Rep at Large. June, 2026.
• Jack Farrell, Rep at Large. June, 2027.
• VACANT
• VACANT

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
• Unreserved: $974,282.17
• Reserved for investment $86,770.38

Click here to download the application form for use of Community Preservation Act funds.

Previous meetings:

• 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
• Wed, Mar 13, 2024 at 06:00 PM -- Town Hall
• Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 06:00 PM -- Town Office
• Mon, Dec 11, 2023 at 07:00 PM -- Town Hall and Zoom
• Mon, Nov 13, 2023 at 07:30 PM -- Town Hall
• Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 07:00 PM -- Zoom
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Mon, Oct 16, 2023 at 07:00 PM -- Town Hall
Wed, Mar 29, 2023 at 07:00 PM -- Zoom
Wed, Mar 15, 2023 at 06:30 PM -- Zoom
Thu, Jun 9, 2022 at 03:00 PM -- Town Office, 32 Main Street - Back Conference Room.
Thu, Mar 17, 2022 at 03:00 PM
Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 07:30 PM
Mon, May 18, 2020 at 06:00 PM
Mon, Mar 13, 2017 at 07:00 PM