By allocating Community Preservation Act funds to the renovation of the Tavern and Old Library, are we diverting funds that might be used for purchase of the Case land, open space or public housing?
The Community Preservation Act requires that a portion of its funds be spent each year in each of three areas: historic preservation, open space, and affordable housing. The Community Preservation Committee that oversees the use of these funds has determined that sufficient funds exist to underwrite the Town’s existing commitment to purchase the Case lands and to continue to support projects in all three areas, including the proposed improvements to the library and tavern.
