Council reviews proposals for $1.5M CPC funding including Lehi School Playground

The Northampton Community Preservation Committee convened on March 6, 2025, to discuss funding proposals from local applicants. The meeting began with an overview of the agenda, which included presentations from three applicants: Mains Field, Clap House, and the Lehi School Playground. Notably, the Ruggles Center was scheduled to present but was unable to attend, with plans to reschedule their presentation for two weeks later.

Committee members noted that they had reviewed the proposals submitted by the applicants. The total funding requests for this round amounted to approximately $1.5 million, specifically $1,528,000. However, the committee has only $1,155,000 available for distribution.

A significant point of discussion was the potential for bonding to cover project costs, with the playground project identified as the only candidate for bonding. The committee members confirmed this limitation, indicating that further financial strategies may need to be considered to address the funding gap.

The meeting highlighted the ongoing efforts of the committee to support community projects while navigating budget constraints. Further discussions and decisions regarding the proposals will continue in the upcoming meetings.