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The committee reviewed an updated job description and edited language about operating duties: members requested that invoice handling be described as \"review and process invoices\" rather than \"pay invoices,\" and asked that the phrase \"project manager\" be replaced with \"project representative/applicant\" to match the application terminology. The job description also added responsibilities to help close out bonded projects and educate the committee on bonding capacity.

Claire (committee member) asked that committee members be able to see consultant invoices. The committee noted that historically the chair and vice chair have signed invoices and that consultant invoices are public records; members agreed the committee can request invoices monthly if any member wants them. The consultant indicated there had been months of unpaid work when contractor funds ran short, and the committee emphasized the need to avoid payment delays.

The committee then took two roll‑call votes. First the committee voted to approve the updated job description (roll call: Kristen, Allen, Katie, Claire, Grant, Lisa — all \"yes\"). Next the committee voted to renew the consultant contract and to authorize contract signature by the appropriate committee officer(s); the roll‑call vote approved renewal with the same named members voting \"yes.\" Committee members agreed invoices would be provided to the committee on request and that monthly invoices would be processed under the approved contract terms.

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The contract renewal completes the committee’s administrative steps; staff will finalize the contract document to reflect the approved job description and invoice language.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Community Preservation Committee 9/17/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Community Preservation Committee approved an updated job description for its consultant and voted to renew the consultant contract, with committee members asking for monthly invoicing transparency and clearer language about invoice review and project representatives.","taxTitle","Town of Southborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts","taxId",56453,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5979957,"CPC technical review probes cost, park protections and safety for proposed Fayetteville Park recreation upgrades",436,3462000,3898000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5775033-c62babad6c19806bfa73097434bdde14&start=3462&end=3898","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5775033-c62babad6c19806bfa73097434bdde14/thumbnail_3462000.jpg","/articles/5979957/Town-of-Southborough/Worcester-County/Massachusetts/CPC-technical-review-probes-cost-park-protections-and-safety-for-proposed-Fayetteville-Park-recreation-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5979957-e7d24c6fadb96d9dcaef7d70f6a00957/orig.mp4?Expires=1771037133&Signature=LlkB-0UIW9OrBhcp-U4D9ccfYvOc8pG~lkRhu56FNvVyUy7iSHw0JzS6nRbkzw-Nw6-Jpm2pYk0PW40LAniC8IO9onXh9AGIv1YFwsD6W1ieUh0kmBSsRnOb3lppofhgbxTqrPAiPNhg0PNiasu1OrPY~V8NClI8FkUWttppOs85jpiIwe8BQ5qyjL~-KhoWztiS1xwCah-h6YaU-S7ygSNYviScYAzD~O9VYi4vQweOuh~~ptM-egu8LGHilbkHFzj~pWIg~FEuxxD0AJQLIrU~APp8tCgBzT3klxqbIHP4MZEVdzRUMb~vHEQfctwD0RcYd79aOYGaZogjET5ABA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Community Preservation Committee’s technical review of a recreation proposal for Fayetteville Park raised questions about cost details, site plans, long‑term recreational land protections and safety measures separating a proposed dog park from a splash pad and playground.

Recreation representatives presented a conceptual plan that includes an approximately 8,000‑square‑foot splash pad, a dog park area, parking/ site preparation, and upgrades to athletic fields. Committee members asked for more detailed cost breakdowns and conceptual drawings showing where components would be sited on the parcel, and whether the splash pad size and the dog‑park location are appropriate given existing park use.

Members also stressed the CPC’s interest in ensuring that recreation land funded by CPA is permanently protected for recreation. The committee cited state guidance (Article 97/state protections) and asked whether the parcel already had any permanent designation and, if not, what steps would be taken to secure dedicated recreational status or other protections tied to CPA funding.

Several members asked for specifics on materials (e.g., whether turf or another surface is planned for the dog park), life expectancy of splash‑pad systems, and whether developer or town grants are being pursued as matches. Recreation staff said grant opportunities are being explored and that final budget numbers will be available in October once town finance and grant application timelines are clarified.

Committee members also emphasized safety and operations: they asked for plans on fencing height and separation between the dog park and splash pad/play areas, liability/insurance considerations, and outreach plans to gather stronger community input than a prior master‑plan survey.

Outcome: CPC found the proposal generally eligible as a recreation purpose but asked that the applicant return with a detailed budget, conceptual site drawings, grant match details, a plan for recreational land protections, and a safety plan describing dog‑park fencing, sightlines and liability mitigation before the CPC issues a funding recommendation.","The Community Preservation Committee reviewed a large recreation proposal for Fayetteville Park that includes a splash pad, dog park, parking and field work; members requested clarification on budget, permanent protections for recreational land, fence/separation details between dog and play areas, and grant matches.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5979962,"Affordable Housing Trust files broad CPA application; trust rescinds offer on Water Tower parcel",338,2778000,3116000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5775033-c62babad6c19806bfa73097434bdde14&start=2778&end=3116","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5775033-c62babad6c19806bfa73097434bdde14/thumbnail_2778000.jpg","/articles/5979962/Town-of-Southborough/Worcester-County/Massachusetts/Affordable-Housing-Trust-files-broad-CPA-application-trust-rescinds-offer-on-Water-Tower-parcel","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5979962-eb606dcf71f67b6619b3b5283b1c2812/orig.mp4?Expires=1771037133&Signature=Ci826imsFO00WZRv6Q4~opgKT4tLEADiPMedF7nkq1XDBWAGpdQmhvNJSSVEtpGwCX1uuxD5zVlGIhUsbcobdytVTrTyUnZCWQs3do1mwcbuugiivDIz-8R3rRFuaX8bMX26RUm-tctugvt4Qjv4g1MxhkPsaAUAfgLNiqjai24Ii83L5saQgMnHjTECAPejtyPRMGpVUWAYKr9hzzNLDzVFkE0Eo-z7ILoG9j1wUL8j-LyPwCerLTqR0vGoqg8xX75HVsX1OvJJeycbJEpD524dK9KRUM3GxIWFcc54aflySkrWVRu1ChVBfPj~cjqqwcFa68CU9bNkWauMUxnANQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Affordable Housing Trust filed a broadly worded Community Preservation Act application seeking continuing CPA support for the trust’s work and a request of up to $50,000. At the CPC technical review, trust members said the application is intentionally general because the trust has no imminent, specific project to present.

Ellen (Affordable Housing Trust representative) told the CPC that the trust had been discussing an offer to assist with remediation at the Water Tower (Atwood Street) parcel but rescinded that offer to allow more time for neighborhood outreach and due diligence. She said the trust was \"not comfortable with the speed\" of moving the parcel to a fall town meeting and will not advance it at this time.

Committee members asked for clarification on the trust’s priorities, whether the trust will target households below 80 percent area median income (AMI), and for a clearer budget line showing how much the trust expects as CPA support and what other funds are available. Freddie and others asked the trust to include a clear statement of how much CPA money (and held funds) the trust currently has available and to clarify whether future requests will be project‑specific or remain general.

Outcome: Committee members found the application eligible for CPA purposes but flagged the need for additional detail on requested amounts, timeline and any proposed AMI targeting. The CPC will send a technical‑review letter with follow‑up questions and invited the trust to provide more specific project details when available.

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The Affordable Housing Trust will continue outreach and planning before presenting any specific project requests to the CPC.","The Affordable Housing Trust submitted a general application to the Community Preservation Committee seeking up to $50,000 in CPA support for the trust; the trust reported it has rescinded a prior remediation offer for the Water Tower/Atwood Street parcel and will take more time to consult neighbors.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5979965,"Cemetery water tower restoration: CPC asks for costs, historic report and DPW maintenance commitment",428,1202000,1630000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5775033-c62babad6c19806bfa73097434bdde14&start=1202&end=1630","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5775033-c62babad6c19806bfa73097434bdde14/thumbnail_1202000.jpg","/articles/5979965/Town-of-Southborough/Worcester-County/Massachusetts/Cemetery-water-tower-restoration-CPC-asks-for-costs-historic-report-and-DPW-maintenance-commitment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5979965-70615b0a2679488061e9fae4ace8f21e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771037133&Signature=W4-CwbczBqSMpTCCkjixDn44ZZFPK0mcWby2FOI7vYs~LAkcF0ZBbMxwH03IQUG-yLkXoiSAxio1uXEWNXtsMJ~7sNRC4GwAe1pgPOKs9KgNI-Zg3N9k0eP2EyiFQBjdkKQXcMOmHCwuAl-QgeFwOLs4AN1jBFZeyLMBK4lCR8O33nklpAmk2DnGtFmBVYbYof1a89QzJpB6IVqUlALN5h~qRj00EEWAS3wf0-dursd9TFlDaH8AtaGaYTm1aio4pLFzF6uipZfOp-TLJkd7Qm1XYlWJzXRqld8zobPWbjYHn-abwktZyYVF8To1hPW5g0vXOZagVKQL6GRaKlla-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Community Preservation Committee’s technical review of a Rural Cemetery water tower restoration application identified several outstanding items including a detailed cost estimate, a professional historic‑materials inspection, and confirmation that the Department of Public Works will accept ongoing maintenance responsibility.

Kevin (applicant) previously submitted an application for restoration work that includes roof repair and related structural work. Committee members said they needed a firm cost estimate for bidding and a preservation assessment from a qualified historic consultant to confirm original materials (the application listed asphalt and referenced cedar shingles as possibilities). The committee also asked whether preservation funding might come from the cemetery’s perpetual fund and whether the proposal could leverage the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund or a Mass Historical Commission preservation restriction if appropriate.

Freddie (committee member) and others stressed that the CPC wants evidence from a preservation professional before approving funds for historic materials. Claire (committee member) and others noted the application often had information placed in the wrong PDF fields and requested that the applicant update the application so required fields (project name, timeline, implementation plan and manager/contractor experience) are complete.

Committee members asked for written confirmation that the DPW superintendent would accept maintenance responsibility if the CPC funds the restoration, and for clarification of DPW’s experience with historic‑materials restoration. The committee also asked the applicant to clarify warranty expectations and any special long‑term maintenance obligations tied to historic materials, and to provide the contractor/project manager information once known.

Outcome: The committee found the application conceptually eligible for CPA funding but incomplete. Members agreed to send a technical‑review letter asking for: (1) a detailed cost estimate, (2) a preservation consultant’s report determining roofing material and scope, (3) DPW commitment for ongoing maintenance, and (4) information on potential state matching grants and whether cemetery perpetual funds might offset costs. The CPC did not take a formal funding vote at the meeting.

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The applicant was invited to return to a future CPC meeting after providing the requested preservation assessment, cost details and DPW commitment.","At its technical review the Community Preservation Committee flagged missing cost estimates and historic documentation for the Rural Cemetery water tower restoration and asked applicants to provide preservation‑consultant findings, clarify DPW maintenance commitments and explore state preservation grant options.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5979968,"Southborough committee and golf volunteers agree on temporary CPA signage, plan permanent sign mock-ups",864,120000,984000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5775033-c62babad6c19806bfa73097434bdde14&start=120&end=984","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5775033-c62babad6c19806bfa73097434bdde14/thumbnail_120000.jpg","/articles/5979968/Town-of-Southborough/Worcester-County/Massachusetts/Southborough-committee-and-golf-volunteers-agree-on-temporary-CPA-signage-plan-permanent-sign-mock-ups","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5979968-828b0275fe70153f396c3db97a9d53d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771037133&Signature=VYzxLFzultDSJFoD06dDItSGFO3YB3FZYrnyK4tJp~QJ2bBSbKZFsZlvCf5xRTDvkPIwTIdnFtKPW-5k-G~otiTJQ1yc4MRu6StiADx35tuzvVej1rVYK6014fS0dlyOvQGQJD9e3~niDLsU8viA2-ATP8AhffjjObIvAtivA8lp3yr3eqH7Z4UWT95FqAuL3I6II08Nx70XEuL51czDQP7XgAiYklaMm~RcfWOU~JLg0ctGdWWZqt7Sw4MeVis2eYNXSDkAoCBZTjd5TSa8JUPkcubTzHsfsrhUEqIz5ZEUcC5FxnS8HLKIr3wxwwh99rvbjZqpcVNhznYzB1cGLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Community Preservation Committee agreed to install temporary signs acknowledging Community Preservation Act funding for an irrigation project at the Galt golf course and to develop mock-ups for a permanent sign that will list multiple CPA‑funded projects.

Jennifer Salig, chair of the Community Preservation Committee, welcomed the Galt golf committee and opened the discussion about two signage needs: temporary signs for the irrigation work in progress and a permanent sign that would reference the conservation restriction and the golf course restoration (parking lot and retaining wall).

Committee members said they favored using a reusable temporary lawn‑style vinyl sign that reads, in substance, that the irrigation work was paid for by \"residents of Southborough through the Community Preservation Act.\" Committee members noted there are existing small signs (\"about five\" on hand) left from a previous director that could be used temporarily, but several members preferred a larger vinyl with a frame so it is visible while work is underway.

The committee and the golf volunteers also discussed whether the permanent sign should list all three projects — the conservation restriction, parking lot/retaining wall restoration, and the irrigation system — or wait until the irrigation work is complete. Committee members said permanent signage is required to close out the projects and recommended placing one permanent sign near the clubhouse entrance rather than multiple signs across the course. The group also discussed a larger roadside sign visible from Route 85 as a separate enhancement to better identify the golf course for drivers.

Committee members asked the town recreation staff and volunteers to produce mock-ups in Southborough/CPA branding colors and return with color and layout options at the next CPC meeting. Kristen (committee member) and Ellen (committee member) volunteered to coordinate sign design with an in‑town sign vendor or the company the golf course uses, with the goal of installing a temporary sign before the golf season ends (the course uses the parking lot for Christmas trees after it closes right before Thanksgiving).

The committee emphasized they want the temporary sign to be reusable at other CPA projects if it is left generic. On permanent signage, they asked for a mock-up that would allow a single permanent sign at the clubhouse entrance to enumerate the funded projects.

Next steps: committee members agreed to have the volunteer/design team prepare several mock-ups and color options and to bring them back to the CPC for final language approval at the next meeting.

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The CPC and Galt committee left the meeting with an agreed short timetable: produce temporary vinyl signs quickly using existing wording, and bring permanent sign mock-ups (including one that lists all three projects) to the next CPC meeting for final approval.","The Community Preservation Committee and members of the Galt golf committee agreed to install temporary signs recognizing Community Preservation Act funding for an irrigation project and to work on a permanent, multi-project sign mock-up for the golf course before season end.","actionData","errors"]

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