Lakeville residents urge more water-based recreation, trails and affordable-housing protections at CPC public hearing

The Town of Lakeville Community Preservation Committee opened a public hearing Feb. 20 to gather resident input on the town's draft Community Preservation Plan and to accept comments on priorities for use of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds.

The committee's chair read the public notice, saying, "The Lakeville Community Preservation Committee pursuant to the Lakeville General Bylaws Community Preservation Committee Section 2 will conduct an informational hearing ... regarding the Lakeville Community Preservation Plan," and invited comments from residents.

Residents who spoke urged the committee to prioritize four items in the plan: securing waterfront access and water-based recreation opportunities at Long Pond, preserving and expanding trails and linkages, dedicating funds for open-space acquisitions where opportunit ies arise, and using CPA resources to preserve existing affordable housing rather than subsidize private market developments.

Davis, who identified himself with the town's open-space community, asked how the committee would…