GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Greenfield Community Preservation Committee is holding their fourth annual public hearing ahead of the next CPC funding round. According to CPC Chair Susan Worgaftik, the Committee wants to hear which funded projects the public liked and how they want to see CPC funding spent this year. The meeting will take place Thursday, June 26th at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall and via Zoom.

From the City of Greenfield:

Community Preservation Committee Seeks Public Input for Fourth Year of Funding


GREENFIELD – The Greenfield Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is seeking public input ahead of the next Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding round. The committee hosts a public hearing annually to gather feedback on community priorities. This year, the public hearing will occur on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the City Hall Meeting Room and remotely via Zoom.

The committee allocates funding to projects submitted by individuals, community groups, nonprofits and the city government that enhance affordable housing, historic preservation and outdoor recreation/open space. The funds are generated through Greenfield’s participation in a state program that dedicates a 1 percent surcharge on property tax to Community Preservation Act funding. That amount is then supplemented each year by state funding.

“We want to hear which funded projects you liked, which you didn’t like and how you want the CPC to prioritize funding in the different categories this year,” said Community Preservation Committee Chair Susan Worgaftik. “The projects receiving CPA funding should reflect the community’s needs and priorities, and this is the best way the public can help us determine what those are.”

Members of the public can view the committee’s current Community Preservation Plan at https://greenfield-ma.gov/cpc.

Feedback gathered at the public hearing will be incorporated into the plan as part of the committee’s annual update. Written comments may also be sent to the Department of Community and Economic Development. Comments can be mailed to the attention of Christian LaPlante, 14 Court Square, Greenfield, MA 01301 or sent via email at cpc@greenfield-ma.gov. They must be received by Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 12 p.m.

Applications for proposed CPA projects will be available in August. Pre-applications must be submitted by Wednesday, September 17, 2025; final applications are due by Monday, November 17, 2025. The Community Preservation Committee will review proposals before making recommendations to the Greenfield City Council. The City Council then votes on which projects receive funding. The first round of Community Preservation Committee funding began in August 2022 after voters adopted it in 2020.

Those interested in learning more about the process or submitting an application are encouraged to attend the committee’s meetings or contact Economic and Community Development Assistant Christian LaPlante at cpc@greenfield-ma.gov or 413-772-1548, ext. 4.

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