How should Canton spend its CPA dollars?
By Canton CitizenDear Editor:
The reason most people are drawn to living in Canton is a real sense of community — a “sense of place” characterized and reinforced by our outdoor public spaces, rich historical identity and how we treat one another.
Though it took three times to persuade voters of its value, the Community Preservation Act (CPA) now plays an integral role in a never-ending commitment to maintain and enhance all that is special about Canton. Since its passage by Canton voters in 2012, the CPA has delivered more than $7 million in funding to support Canton’s needs for Open Space & Recreation, Historic Preservation and Community Housing. Whether you have played ball under the lights of Walsh Field, entertained toddlers at one of a myriad of new playgrounds, visited friends or family at Hagan Court or Pequit Street public housing for eligible seniors, families or veterans, or strolled with your family or dogs along the diversion channel at the Paul Revere Heritage Site, you have seen Canton’s CPA dollars put to work.
Each year the pot of money earmarked for CPA projects in Canton has grown. But so has the number of projects proposed for consideration.
The Canton Community Preservation Committee wants your input on how best to allocate CPA dollars to continue bringing good things to Canton. Though the CPA state law requires that we spend certain minimum amounts on each CPA funding category, we get to decide where the bulk of the money goes. Take the brief survey at tinyurl.com/2022CantonSurvey and let us know how you feel.
Lisa Lopez
Member, Community Preservation Committee 2013-present
Short URL: https://www.thecantoncitizen.com/?p=84298
Posted by Canton Citizen
on Feb 18 2022. Filed under Featured Content.
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