CPC sets May 1 deadline for FY27 applications and discusses schedule, room and packet logistics

The Community Preservation Committee confirmed that FY27 applications will be due May 1 and reviewed how the committee will handle intake, packet distribution and meeting scheduling. Committee members discussed grouping applications by funding category and a review timeline intended to allow recommendations to the Select Board by early September.

Committee member (Speaker 2) and Chair (Speaker 1) confirmed the application timeline: "Any new applicants are due May 1," and members agreed to schedule initial application review meetings in mid‑May and aim to complete reviews by late July/early August so recommendations can be finalized for the Select Board in early September.

Staff (Speaker 6) clarified administrative process: applications should be delivered to the town clerk’s office to be time‑stamped; clerks will notify the coordinator’s office and the committee has a box for CPC materials at the clerk’s office. Members discussed how many hard copies are needed, whether printing costs could be charged to administrative funds and whether packets should be made available for pickup at town hall.

The committee also debated changing its regular meeting times. After discussion they settled on a pattern of 2nd and 4th Thursdays for meetings going forward and asked the chair to check room and Zoom availability and bring a calendar update to the next meeting.

Next steps: the chair will post the schedule and the application deadline will be publicized; staff will ensure time‑stamping procedures are clear and applicants know where to deliver materials.