Public meeting for review of New Bedford Community Preservation Plan for FY ’27

The city of New Bedford’s Community Preservation Committee is hosting a public meeting Monday, June 15, at 6 p.m. to gather input to help update the Community Preservation Plan for fiscal year 2027.

The Community Preservation Plan identifies and establishes the city’s priorities in each of the CPA categories – open space/recreation, historic resources, and community housing – through an open process involving public input. The annual plan guides the allocation of funds by the CPC to projects that improve and benefit the city.

The meeting will take place at the New Bedford Free Public Library, 613 Pleasant St., in the third-floor meeting room.

The draft FY27 Community Plan will be available for review at: http://www.newbedford-ma.gov/planning/community-preservation/ before June 15. Written comments will be accepted through Tuesday, June 30, via email to CPA@newbedford-ma.gov or by mail to CPC, Department of City Planning, 133 William St., Room 303, New Bedford, MA 02740.

Translation services in both Spanish and Portuguese for the meeting are available by request only. Please contact the Community Preservation Act Manager at least 48 hours prior to the meeting if you require these services.