PRESERVING
THE ENVIRONMENTAL, HISTORICAL,
RECREATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY
HOUSING RESOURCES OF
SCITUATE
The Town of Scituate has received
more than $4.73 million dollars
in matching funds from the state to date.
CPC Overview
Town of Scituate Community Preservation Project Sign
At Town Meeting in March of 2002 Scituate voted to adopt The COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT.

For inspiration and information visit www.communitypreservation.org
The CPA provides a unique funding source for:
• Acquisition, rehabilitation and preservation of open space
• Acquisition, creation and support of community housing
• Acquisition and preservation of historic resources
• Acquisition, creation and rehabilitation of recreational areas
The Community Preservation Committee recommends CPA projects to Town Meeting, which makes the final decision on uses of CPA funds.

Deadline for project submission is:
• November 1 for consideration for recommendation to the spring Annual Town Meeting.

Scituate's Community Preservation Fund is funded by a 3% surcharge on local real estate taxes and generous matching funds from the Commonwealth.

Includes Application Packet, Guidelines, Criteria,
Project Information Form, Community Goals and
Funding Request Form
Latest News
CPC application for EEA LAND Grant approved for up to $500,000 in funding on purchase of Wheelwright and Bjorklund properties!
BOSTON – Monday, November 8, 2010 – In keeping with Governor Patrick's unprecedented commitment to preserve open space and improve public parks across the state, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Ian Bowles today announced $6.3 million in grants to...
Headlines
Posted Feb 04, 2010 @ 09:00 AM
SCITUATE LETTER: Education matters for community preservation
Scituate — To the Editor: While attending a three-hour meeting sponsored by the school committee and attended by at least 100 members of the community on Jan. 30 in the Gates Intermediate School library, it became clear that the community is seriously concerned about the impact of a projected $1.5 million school budget shortfall and the preservation of the staff and services that our...
Posted Mar 12, 2010 @ 04:00 PM
Town saves on Egypt Park project
Scituate — Egypt Park, which will be located at the corner of Curtis, Lawson, and Captain Peirce roads, should be one of a “necklace” of parks throughout town, said director of public works Al Bangert. According to Bangert, the park would include a walkway, several benches, landscaped greenery and trees. “It’s more like a rest spot on a bike journey through town,” he said. Last...
Posted Apr 05, 2010 @ 07:59 AM
Seaside promenade proposal to go before Scituate voters
SCITUATE — Quaint little bookstore? Check. Shops to roam aimlessly? Check. Restaurants with waterfront seating? Check. Scituate Harbor has become a summertime delight for visitors who travel by land and by sea. But there is one thing missing: A continuous path along the water’s edge, the type of pedestrian-friendly accent that makes people want to stop and stay awhile. Town...
Board Members
Lisa Halbower-Fenton, Chairperson
Harvey Gates, Historical Liaison
Recreation Liaison
William Limbacher, Planning Board Liaison
Housing Liaison
Frank Snow, Conservation Commission Liaison
George Trafton, At-Large
Joshua McKain, At-Large
Marla Minier, At-Large
Priscilla Grable, Assistant