​Brookline To Host Community Preservation Act Public Hearing

BROOKLINE, MA — The Town of Brookline is inviting residents to attend a public hearing focusing on the Community Preservation Act (CPA).

The public hearing will be held on Monday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Select Board Meeting Room on the sixth floor of the Town Hall. Residents may also attend via Zoom by registering here.

The meeting will begin with a presentation of the draft Community Preservation Plan, followed by a committee discussion and public comment.

Voters approved entry into the CPA program in a ballot referendum in 2021. This allows the town to assess a 1 percent surcharge to tax bills, which is held in a local Community Preservation Fund.

Town officials are encouraging community members to provide their thoughts on Brookline’s needs, opportunities, and resources in areas in which CPA funding may be used, including open space, historic preservation, outdoor recreation, and community housing.

Residents can view the draft Community Preservation Plan online here, or in person at the Planning Department on the third floor of the Town Hall. Meeting materials will be posted to the Town of Brookline Document Center.

Anyone with questions regarding the Community Preservation Plan or the public hearing can call 617-730-2612 or email cpa@brooklinema.gov.