Community Preservation Fund/Community Preservation Committee

Background
In the spring of 2005, Falmouth adopted the Community Preservation Act, M.G.L. Ch. 44B, establishing a special fund of monies, the Community Preservation Fund, to be appropriated and spent for certain open  space, historic resources, and affordable housing purposes.  In 2012, recreation was included in this list of categories of allowable expenditures.  

Mission Statement of the Community Preservation Committee

In accordance with the statute, the Falmouth Community Preservation Committee (CPC) was formed for the purpose of considering projects and making recommendations to Town Meeting for appropriations from the Community Preservation Fund.  The CPC meets regularly, primarily to review applications for projects in the four funding areas, but also to conduct other necessary business as part of its function as steward of the Falmouth Community Preservation Fund.

Meetings  -  Until further notice, the CPC meetings will be held via Zoom.


  • 6:00 p.m. 
  • In most cases - Jan thru Aug - second Thursday of month; Sept & Oct - 2nd and 4th Thursdays; Nov - 1st and 3rd Thursdays; Dec - 1st and 3rd Thursday
  • Zoom Meeting ID:  https://zoom.us/j/92277239936
  • Alternatively, you may open the Zoom app and enter the Meeting ID
Please see Remote Meetings - Zoom Instructions | Falmouth, MA (falmouthma.gov) for instructions on how to download Zoom and to use the Zoom 'Chat' function to particpate in the remote meeting.

In order to conduct orderly public meetings and minimize the risk of "Zoom bombing," the Town's practice is to use the Zoom 'chat' function for public participation for committee meetings.  Public comment via live video appearance at meetings is not permitted at this time except for regulatory bodies.  

Submitting Public Comment in Advance:
Public comment may be submitted 48 hours in advance of the meeting in the form of email, documents or video.  Public comment can be sent to cpfund@falmouthma.gov or Community Preservation Committee, Falmouth Town Hall, 59 Town Hall Square, Falmouth, MA  02540.

Instructions for First Time Zoom users:
Visit instructions for Public Comment:  Remote Meetings - Zoom Instructions | Falmouth, MA (falmouthma.gov)

  • When in-person meetings resume, they will be held in the Town Hall Civil Defense Room or School Administration Building
    Check posted agenda for correct location
Office Hours - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 8:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Announcements
APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING
Deadline for FY2023 CP Fund Applications for 2023 April Town Meeting - Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
Applications for funding appear below under "Application Forms"

2022 APPLICATION WORKSHOP
Thursday, May 19th at 5:30 p.m. 
Town Hall Civil Defense Room
See Announcement below under "Documents"

2022 NEEDS ASSESSMENT HEARING
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2022 Needs Assessment Public Hearing! 
See Summary Report with all comments received posted below under "2022 Needs Assessment"

Agendas & Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Documents

  1. CP Calendar 2022-2023 Approved 1-13-2022
  2. Community Preservation Fund Allowable Spending Purposes (PDF)
  3. Sample Letter of Agreement (LOA) for CP Fund Municipal Projects - November 2016 (PDF)
  4. Sample Letter of Agreement (LOA) for CP Fund Non-Municipal Projects - November 2016 (PDF)
  5. Secretary of the Interior's Standards - Full 182-Page Document (PDF)
  6. Secretary of the Interior's Standards - Presentation by Eric Dray, April 14, 2016 (PDF)
  7. Housing Production Plan - Final - 1 7 19
  8. Master Plan Report Falmouth - Final - 2-21-2017
  9. Condition Rating Report 6-3-2015
  10. Community Preservation Plan Approved 12-9-2021
  11. CPC Operating Procedures Approved 12-9-2021

Application Forms 

  1. Community Preservation Fund Allowable Spending Purposes (PDF)
  2. CP Fund Application Hist Pres - Deadline 8-10-2022 rev
  3. CP Fund Application CH OS Rec- Deadline 8-10-2022 rev

2022 Needs Assessment

  1. 2022 Needs Assessment Hearing Report 3-10-2022
  2. HAC Presentation Falmouth CPC 2022

Community Preservation Projects 2005-2020

  1. Community Housing Projects Through Sept 2020 TM
  2. Historic Preservation Projects Through Sept 2020 TM
  3. Open Space Projects Through Sept 2020 TM
  4. Recreation Projects Through Sept 2020 TM