Articles 24 through 28 cover the annual allocations from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) fund, which supports housing, recreation, open space, and historic preservation. Town Administrator Robert L. Whritenour noted that these funds are essential for projects that might otherwise be cut from the general budget during fiscal emergencies.

Whritenour emphasized that the CPA surcharge allows the town to invest in long-term community character. The community preservation is geared towards areas such as open space, recreation, affordable housing, historic preservation... they just wouldn't be able to compete in a normal budget for the emergencies that we have in education, police, fire, DPW, he explained.

A major focus this year is historic preservation as the town prepares for its 250th anniversary in 2026. This includes significant work at Thatcher Park. The articles also include a revenue update (Article 24) and specific funding for affordable housing initiatives, which have remained a priority for the Planning Board and Select Board in recent years.