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
The Community Preservation Act (the CPA or the Act) was adopted by Scituate voters in 2002. Under the Act, a Community Preservation Committee (the Committee or CPC) has been established to make recommendations for the use of the CPA funds. The nine-member Committee is appointed by the Selectmen, and is made up of four at-large members and five Town board members (Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Housing Authority, Recreation Committee and Historical Commission).

Since 2002, CPC has recommended, and Town Meeting has approved, funding for many noteworthy projects: the restoration of historic treasures like Lawson Tower, the Cudworth House, and Stockbridge Grist Mill; purchase of increasingly threatened open space – roughly 250 acres to date containing much wildlife and scenic trails; construction of recreational facilities at Hatherly and Cushing Schools, along with Community Basketball courts at the High School. In FY-2011 CPC approved projects included purchase of another 50+ acres of high quality open space, acquisition of the historic Bates House, preservation of historic records, and Harborwalk.

The Committee wishes to thank the citizens of the Town of Scituate for their support of the Act and the CPC.

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
John Bulman, Chair At Large
Lisa Fenton, Vice Chair At Large
Paul Scott, Secretary At Large
Joe Wood, Web Site Coordinator At Large
Richard Lane, Member Recreation Commission
William Limbacher, Member Planning Board
Frank Snow, Member Conservation Commission
Harvey Gates, Member Historical Commission
Lisa Potts, Admin. Asst.