FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 31, 2026For further information, contact:Susan Scully PetroniCity of Framingham Public Information [email protected]  Framingham Co

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 31, 2026For further information, contact:Susan Scully PetroniCity of Framingham Public Information [email protected]  Framingham Community Preservation Committee Awards $3.53 Million for Fiscal Year 2026 ProjectsFRAMINGHAM - Following funding approval by the Framingham City Council on April 21, 2026, the Framingham Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is pleased to announce the Fiscal Year 2026 projects that will receive funding through the Community Preservation Act (CPA).The City Council approved approximately $3.53 million in CPA funding for 13 projects that support affordable housing, open space preservation, historic resources, and community recreation throughout Framingham.Fiscal Year 2026 funding includes:A rental subsidy program administered by Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Metrowest.Construction of four accessible affordable housing units at Carlson Crossing East.Preservation of open space at Eastleigh Farm and 43-45 Nixon Road.Design of public access improvements at Simpson Park.Design of improvements to the Walsh-Dunning Softball Field Complex.Construction of the middle section of the Carol Getchell Nature Trail.Purchase and installation of an ADA-accessible water fountain and bottle filler at Anna Murphy Park.Engineering and design work for improvements at Waushakum Beach.Historic preservation of the First Parish in Framingham Meetinghouse.Design of ADA-accessible entrances at Cushing Memorial Chapel.Historic preservation work at the Edgell Grove Cemetery Tomb House.Purchase of fire-resistant storage cabinets for the Old Academy Building.Since Framingham voters adopted the Community Preservation Act in 2020, CPA funding has supported 43 projects totaling more than $9.9 million in local investments. Those projects have also leveraged more than $1.6 million in matching funds from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.These projects preserve our community’s history, expand housing opportunities, protect open space, and improve recreational resources for current and future generations.For more information about the Community Preservation Act and the Community Preservation Committee, visit the City’s website at www.framinghamma.gov/3286/Community-Preservation-Committee Stay InformedResidents are urged to follow official City communication channels for updates including:City website at www.framinghamMA.govCity social media channels including Facebook, X, Instagram, etcThe City’s Sunday newsletter - Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/bFVxFV3NotifyMe alert system for text and/or email alerts - Sign up here: https://framinghamma.gov/list.aspx    ###