- The Mass Department of Revenue (DOR) is providing as estimate on the upcoming Community Preservation Trust Fund distribution, in time to help communities prepare their CPC grant recommendations to the 2026 Town Meeting for fiscal 2027. This is the second year DOR has produced the estimates early enough to help local planning. Th projection is for a 15.5% base match.
Communities with a local surcharge LESS THAN 3%:
When preparing their FY27 CPA budget, these communities should use the 15.5% figure to estimate their November 2026 trust fund distribution. To calculate the dollar figure for your community’s trust fund distribution, multiply your FY26 estimated CPA local surcharge revenue by 15.5%.
Cities and towns with a local surcharge of 3%:
In addition to the 15.5% match on round one, these communities will receive additional funding in rounds two and three of the CPA Trust Fund distribution. Consult with your DOR field representative and/or your municipal finance officials for assistance with estimating your total FY26 trust fund revenue. For additional information regarding the CPA budget process, click here to read our technical assistance article.
- Each year Mass Wildlife, a division of the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (DFG), restocks our lakes and rivers with fish. It is a practice that many believe is harmful because the fish are hatchery raised and non-native. It is estimated that 500,000 fish are released into waterways in 264 of the 315 municipalities in Massachusetts. Ironically, the practice may be putting native fish at risk.
- The Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) believes that there are better and healthier ways such as removing dams, reconnecting waterways, restoring natural cold-water streams and protecting forests.
BEAT asks those who agree to contact MassWildlife and voice your opinion. 413-2684 1646 or DFG at 617-626-1550
