1. The Community Preservation Act in Monson

2. Open Space Historic Preservation Affordable Housing Allows communities to establish a dedicated fund for: The Community Preservation Act

3. Basics of the Act Local adoption needed Establishes up to a 3% surcharge on local property taxes Requires 10% of monies to be spent on each of the 3 categories Allows flexibility for the remaining 70% in each of the 3 categories Not a permanent commitment Includes state matching funds

4. Take the Show on the Road Meet with all Town Boards Meet with as many community groups as possible Have something printed to hand to people Keep your ears open, what kinds of concerns are your hearing?

5. Monson The Community Preservation Act OR Preserving our Community

10. After Town Meeting Prepare strategy for fall vote Change anything about your cable access presentation to reflect town meeting vote. Raise money to fund ads? Postcards? Phone calls

11. YOU CAN DO IT! It doesn’t take a genius or lots of money Just commitment.