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 begin at 7pm (unless otherwise noted on the Town Calendar), are held via Zoom, and are open to the public (unless otherwise noted as being Executive Sessions).
The CPC's schedule (subject to change) for FY2027 is:
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August 20, 2026: Initial meeting of the Committee
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September 24, 2026: Public hearing regarding updating Community Preservation Plan
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October 15, 2026: Meeting to update Community Preservation Plan, Determination of Eligibility (DoE) form, and Application
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November 19, 2026: Meeting to address questions from potential DoE submitters
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December 10, 2026: Deadline for DoE Forms
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December 17, 2026: Meeting to discuss and vote on DoEs
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January 21, 2027: Meeting to address questions from potential applicants
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February 4, 2027: Deadline for Applications
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February 18, 2027: Meeting to ask questions of Applicants
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March 4, 2027: Meeting to discuss and vote on Applications
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March 18, 2027: Meeting to draft and vote on warrant articles
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May 8, 2027: Annual Town Meeting
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May 20, 2027: Meeting to draft and vote on grant agreements
Please submit any questions to the CPC by emailing [email protected].