Wrentham Community Preservation Committee

09/24/2026

A nor’easter is being monitored for our region, and now is a good time to prepare. A little planning now can help keep you, your family, and your property safe if conditions worsen.
- Charge your devices — phones, batteries, and other essential electronics
- Have flashlights & extra batteries ready
- Stock up on medications and essential supplies
- Keep enough food and water on hand for several days
- Secure outdoor furniture, decorations, trash/recycling bins, and other loose items
- Clear leaves and debris from drains and areas around your property
- Avoid unnecessary travel during the storm and allow extra time if travel is necessary
- Prepare for possible power outages and never use generators, grills, or other fuel-burning equipment indoors
- Stay informed by monitoring official Town communications and weather alerts
Wrentham Fire Department Wrentham Police Department Wrentham Department of Public Works

09/22/2026

Hello everyone!

Please see the agenda for our meeting scheduled for tomorrow, September 23rd. We will be meeting at the Senior Center at 7:00 PM.

09/02/2026

Please join Town and Public Safety Officials for a September 11th Memorial Ceremony starting at 8:30AM at the 9/11 Memorial at Town Hall on Friday, September 11th.

08/27/2026

The following applications were approved at the monthly meeting of the Wrentham Community Preservation Committee last night. These items will now be placed on the Fall Town Meeting Warrant for Final Approval by Town Meeting.

1. The application for $24,000 by the Friends of Mirror Lake to fund 3 years of treatment of invasive curly leaf pond w**d on Mirror Lake.

2. The application of the Wrentham Recreation Department for $350,000 to fund additional lighting for fields at the Rice Complex. This is to replace lighted fields that are being displaced due to the Roderick School Project.

08/25/2026

Reminder, our next meeting is tomorrow night. It will be a Zoom meeting and the details are on our web page.

08/20/2026

The next meeting of the Wrentham Community Preservation Committee will be held Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Please note that this meeting will be a Zoom meeting, The agenda and meeting link are located here

07/21/2026

The Community Preservation Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Wrentham Senior Center.

At this meeting, the Committee will be hearing the following applications for grants:

1. The Friends of Mirror Lake are applying for $25,000 to fund treatment of invasive curly leaf pondw**d.

2. The Recreation Commission is applying for $350,000 to add lighting to fields at the Rice Recreation Complex.

The full agenda for the meeting can be found here:

07/01/2026

What Does the Community Preservation Committee Do?

Many Wrentham residents have heard of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC), but may not be familiar with its role and responsibilities. Here's a brief overview.

The Community Preservation Committee was established after Town Meeting approved adoption of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) in 2016. The CPA is a Massachusetts law that allows cities and towns to create a dedicated fund to support four important community priorities:

Open space preservation
Historic preservation
Affordable housing
Outdoor recreation

The fund is financed through a local property tax surcharge, with additional matching funds provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The CPC consists of nine members. Seven represent various town boards and committees, while two members are appointed at-large by the Select Board. The Committee meets monthly to review applications requesting CPA funding for projects that fall within the four eligible categories. After reviewing each proposal, the CPC makes funding recommendations to Town Meeting, which has the final authority to approve expenditures.

Over the years, CPA funding has helped support a number of important community projects, including:

Acquisition of several open space properties
Installation of the Rochambeau French Encampment Marker outside King Philip Regional High School
Digitization of Wrentham's town records and Annual Reports dating back to 1656
Preservation efforts at Mirror Lake

The Community Preservation Committee meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Wrentham Senior Center. Meetings are open to the public, and residents are always welcome to attend.

To learn more about the Community Preservation Committee, visit:
https://www.wrentham.gov/294/Community-Preservation-Committee

If you have questions or would like to contact the Committee, email:
[email protected]

06/23/2026

The Wrentham Community Preservation Committee's next meeting is Wednesday, June 24th, at 7:00 PM at the Wrentham Senior Center, at 400 Taunton Street. The agenda is listed below. For more information about the Committee, please see our web page at https://www.wrentham.gov/294/Community-Preservation-Committee

06/10/2026