Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Act (CPA) allows communities in Massachusetts to establish a fund that may be spent for certain open space, recreational, historic resource and affordable housing purposes. CPA funds are raised through a local property tax surcharge coupled with matching funds from the state. In May 2001, the voters of Boxford adopted the CPA, approving a 3% surchage on most property taxes paid by town residents.
 
Click here for additional information including comprehensive overview of The Community Preservation Act including potential uses, text of the CPA, DOR revenue guidelines and a list of CPA communities etc.
 

 

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Ross Povenmire Agent (978) 887-6000 ext.181

Members

NameTitleTerm
Natasha Grigg

Chair (Conservation)

2024

Virginia Havey

Member (Historic Commission)

2024

James Barnes

(Housing Partnership)

2024

Angela Steadmen

(Planning)

2024

Kimberly Putney

Member (Recreation Committee)

2024

Barbara G. Jessel

Member

2024

J. Steven Merriam

Member

2024

Christina Eckert

Member

2024

Vacancy One

Member

2024