COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PLAN
TOWN OF MIDDLETON
MARCH 28, 2011
The voters of Middleton adopted the Community Preservation Act (CPA) with a 1% surcharge at Town Meeting in May 2004 and at the ballot on November 2, 2004. Through FY 2009, the adoption of the CPA has allowed Middleton to obtain state funds to offset the cost of the projects listed below.
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) was authorized by the Annual Town Meeting in May 2004 with the Town Moderator as the appointing authority. The members are:
Timothy Houten, Board of Selectmen, 2013
Robert Murphy, Master Plan Committee, 2012
Steven Cocciardi, Finance Committee, 2013
Chris Lindberg, Planning Board, 2012
Charles Collier, Housing Authority, 2011
Anne Delmarsh, Conservation Commission, 2013
Mary Tragert, Historical Commission, 2011
Mary Ann Erickson, Citizen-at-large, 2012
Kosta Prentakis, Citizen-at-large, 2011
The CPA requires at least 10% of each year’s funds be spent or reserved for open space, historic preservation and affordable housing. CPA funds that are not expanded in one year may be carried over to subsequent years. However, once CPA funds are reserved for a specific purpose, they must ultimately be used for that purpose. The remaining 70% of CPA funds in each fiscal year are available to be appropriated or reserved , according to the Town’s discretion, for open space, historic preservation, affordable housing and recreation. Also 5% of annual CPA funds may be appropriated and used for administrative activities of the Community Preservation Committee.
The CPC is primarily a source of funding, rather than an initiator of projects. Town Boards, Departments and citizens may bring proposals for funding to the CPC. The CPC will give favorable consideration to those proposals that best meet our guidelines and goals. While the CPC does not have the power to appropriate funds for particular projects, Town Meeting may use CPA funds only with the recommendation of the CPC.
Goals:
Open Space:
1. Preserve Middleton’s small town image
2. Protect valuable water resources and unique wildlife habitat areas
3, Increase and connect existing protected areas
4. Protect large tracts of undeveloped land
Recreation:
1. Provide for better recreational utilization of currently town owned land and facilities
2. Decentralize appropriate activities to neighborhood locations
Historic Preservation:
1. Preservation and enhancement of municipally owned properties of historical, archeological, architectural or cultural significance
2. Acquisition of threatened properties of particular historical, archeological, architectural or cultural significance
3. Encouraging the private sector to preserve assets of historical, archeological, architectural or cultural or cultural significance
4. Cataloguing resources of historical, archeological, architectural or cultural or cultural significance
Affordable Housing:
1. Meet local housing needs along the full range of incomes, while promoting diversity and stability of individuals and families in Middleton
2. Ensure that new affordable housing is harmonious with the community and its neighborhood
3. Leverage other public and private resources to the greatest extent possible.
Selection Criteria:
1. Consistency with Master Plan, Open Space and Recreation Plan and other planning documents that have or will receive wide community scrutiny and input
2. Preservation of currently owned Town assets
3. Affordability and provision for cost/funding that is compatible with the Town’s financial plan
4. Preservation of a resource or opportunity that would otherwise be lost
5. Feasibility
6. Involvement of multiple CPA purposes
7. Involvement of multiple sources of funding
8. Compliance with Middleton Zoning By-laws
Adopted by the Community Preservation Committee on March 28, 2011
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