The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) evaluates and recommends to Town Meeting grants, funded by the Community Preservation Act (CPA), for historic preservation, open space, recreation, and community housing projects. Applying for a CPA grant is simple and open to any group or organization with a project that aligns with the CPA's purposes. Information about the CPA in Shutesbury and applying for funding from the CPC is provided in the Shutesbury Community Preservation Plan.
The CPC typically meets on the third Thursday of each month from September to May or June. For upcoming meeting notices please visit the Town Calendar. All meetings are currently being held virtually.
All CPC meetings are open to the public and everyone is always welcome.
The CPC's schedule (subject to change) for FY2026 is:
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August 21, 2025: Initial meeting of the Committee
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September 25, 2025: Public hearing about Community Preservation Plan
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October 16, 2025: Meeting to update Community Preservation Plan, Determination of Eligibility form, and Application form
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November 20, 2025: Meeting to address questions from potential Determination of Eligibility submitters
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December 8, 2025: Deadline for Determinations of Eligibility
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December 18, 2025: Meeting to discuss and vote on Determinations of Eligibility
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January 15, 2026: Meeting to address questions from potential applicants
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February 9, 2026: Deadline for Applications
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February 19, 2026: Meeting to ask questions of Applicants
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March 19, 2026: Meeting to discuss and vote on Applications
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April 2, 2026: Meeting to draft and vote on warrant articles
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May 7, 2026: Meeting to draft and vote on grant agreements
Please submit any questions to the CPC by emailing cpc@shutesbury.org.