Voters approved Article 25, authorizing Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds for various affordable housing initiatives, including Hands of Hope and Habitat for Humanity. The vote followed a brief challenge regarding the legality of using CPA funds for temporary assistance.

Resident Maria Morasco questioned if providing temporary rental assistance through charitable organizations fell within the CPA's mandate to preserve permanent assets. Town Counsel Jay Talman clarified that the state's Department of Revenue has expanded the definition of allowable CPA uses over the years. These programs meet the definitions, Talman confirmed.

The approved funding supports the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust (MAHT), Hands of Hope, and HECH, as the town continues to grapple with high housing costs. Despite some opposition from the floor, the article passed by voice vote.

Motion: I move Article 25 as printed in the warrant.

Vote: Passed