The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) of Norwood is gearing up for significant financial decisions, with over $90,000 set to be returned from a recently completed airport project. During the meeting on September 18, 2025, committee members discussed the closeout of the project, which saw cost savings due to a state grant and efficient budgeting. The original estimate was reduced significantly after the state contributed $75,000, allowing for a more economical approach to surfacing than initially planned.

Kristen, a committee member, highlighted that all invoices have been settled, and they are awaiting final sign-off to officially close the project and return the funds to their original accounts. "Kudos on that," remarked one member, acknowledging the team's efforts in managing the budget effectively.

In addition to the financial updates, the committee reviewed four pre-applications for funding, including a request for the restoration of historical annual time reports. This project, which is now in its fourth and final phase, aims to preserve important documents that have already been digitized. The historic commission has deemed these reports significant to the town's local history, making them eligible for funding without further follow-up.

As the CPC moves forward, the focus remains on ensuring that funds are allocated efficiently and that projects contributing to Norwood's heritage are prioritized. The next steps will involve finalizing the closeout of the airport project and discussing the pre-applications in more detail.