The Community Preservation Act (CPA) provides funding that preserves and enhances the city, based on local need as determined by its residents. Funding is available for projects in the following categories: Housing, Historic Preservation, Outdoor Recreation, and Open Space Acquisition.
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Preservation Plan Public Survey English Encuesta pública sobre el plan de preservación
Recent CPA-funded projects include the restoration of the Lady Liberty statue in Veterans Park, construction of the all-abilities Miracle League Playground, and the on-going development of 88 affordable housing units at Appleton Mills and 41 at Essex Village near the Holyoke Public Library. The iconic stirrups on the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round have been restored to their original design, and the stained-glass windows in City Hall are being meticulously brought back to life. Gloutak Park in Rock Valley will have a brand-new playground built this summer and public pickleball courts are coming to the YMCA. And that’s just a few of the total xx projects funded so far as part of the CPA program.
To learn more about these and other funded projects, visit: holyokecpac.org
Since its adoption, Holyoke’s CPA has delivered over $4.5 million dollars in community improvements at a modest cost to residents. In 2024 the average CPA surcharge for a single-family home was $48, while the city received a match of over $100,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The CPAC is composed of representatives from the Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Housing Authority, and Historical Commission, along with appointed community members.
For questions or more information, please contact:
Naomi Klayman, CPAC Administrator