June 24, 2026

1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

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Attendance

Present: Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Joseph P. Lopes, Shawn Oliver, Scott Pemberton, Ryan J. Pereira, James Roy

Absent: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Brian K. Gomes

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Burgo arrived late (6:32)
Carney arrived late (6:35)

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Communication, Community Preservation Committee, submitting the CPA annual budget for fiscal year 2027, for Committee administrative expenses and Community Preservation Projects in fiscal year 2027. (Matter Id #1065) (Referred – June 11, 2026.)

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

To recommend to the City Council Approval of the CPA annual budget for fiscal year 2027, for Committee administrative expenses and Community Preservation Projects in fiscal year 2027.

From the minutes

“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the CPA annual budget for fiscal year 2027, for Committee administrative expenses and Community Preservation Projects in fiscal year 2027. (Matter #1065).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Oliver)

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