Community Preservation Committee

Overview

The composition of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC), the appointing authority, and the term of office for the committee members is as follows: one member of the Conservation Commission, as designated by the Commission; one member of the Historical Commission, as designated by the Commission; one member of the Housing Authority, as designated by the Authority; one member of the Open Space Committee, as designated by the Committee; one member of the Planning Board, as designated by the Board; one member of the Recreation Commission, as designated by the Commission; and three members at large, appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Meetings held as needed.

Community Preservation Committee Charge

In accordance with the Truro Town Charter, Chapter 6-4-4, and Article 28 which was approved by the voters of Truro at their ATM on April 26, 2005, the Board of Selectmen hereby establishes the Community Preservation Committee as a standing committee with the following Charge:

The Community Preservation Committee shall manage and administer the implementation of the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act (CPA) in Truro in accordance with the most current iteration of the Truro Community Preservation Committee Bylaw (see the initial interaction [PDF]).

Structure & Term

The Committee structure and member terms are as defined in the above-referenced Bylaw.

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Members

• Mary Rose, Co-Chair- Member At Large
  Appointment expires June 30, 2026
• Jim Summers, Co-Chair, Historical Commission Representative
  Appointment expires June 30, 2026
• Bonnie Brown-Bonse, Member at Large
  Appointment expires June 30, 2027
• Ellen English, Member at Large
  Appointment expires June 30, 2027
• Betty Gallo, Housing Authority Representative to CPC
  5-year term - Appointment expires June 30, 2028
• Vacant, CPC Coordinator
• Clint Kershaw, Conservation Commission Representative to CPC
  Appointment expires June 30, 2027
• Caitlin Townsend, Planning Board Rep
  Appointment expires June 30, 2026

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. View the previous and most recent agendas and minutes via the calendar below.