
Maynard Community Preservation Committee Seeking Proposals
MAYNARD: The Maynard Community Preservation Committee is asking Maynard residents to submit proposals for Community Preservation Act funding.
The deadline for submitting preliminary applications is September 27, 2021. This entails a short project description used to determine eligibility for CPA funds.
Final applications are due on November 1, 2021 and must include detailed plans for the execution of the project, as well as a list of any additional funding sources and a maintenance plan, where applicable. CPA funds can be used for four kinds of projects:
The deadline for submitting preliminary applications is September 27, 2021. This entails a short project description used to determine eligibility for CPA funds.
Final applications are due on November 1, 2021 and must include detailed plans for the execution of the project, as well as a list of any additional funding sources and a maintenance plan, where applicable. CPA funds can be used for four kinds of projects:
- Community housing projects that promote affordable housing.
- Historic preservation projects that protect, preserve or restore historic structures, sites or artifacts.
- Open space projects that acquire land for open space, purchase conservation restrictions or restore open space areas.
- Recreation projects that acquire, preserve, rehabilitate or convert structures and land to recreational use.
To date, Maynard CPA funds have been used to support the Maynard Affordable Housing Trust, the purchase of the Maynard Golf Course, support the design and acquisition of the Assabet River Rail Trail, provide sprinkler systems to Alumni Field, improve the playgrounds at Fowler and Green Meadow Schools, replace the fence and restore historic gravestones at Glenwood Cemetery, and preserve historical artifacts, such as the Mill Curfew Bell, among other projects.
Information and application forms are available on the Town of Maynard website at townofmaynard-ma.gov/gov/committees/cpc under the “Resources” section. Copies of the CPC booklets are available at the Town Clerk’s office, 195 Main St., or on the town website under “CPC.” You may also contact the CPC administrative assistant, Anna-Lisa McLaughlin, at
cpcadmin@townofmaynard.net with any questions.
The Community Preservation Committee consists of nine town residents appointed by various town boards and by the Maynard Select Board. The committee reviews applications, provides support for the proponents of proposals, and determines which proposals to recommend for funding to the Maynard Town Meeting.