The Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) recommended projects were presented to the Finance Committee. These included: funds for maintaining conservation land and acquisition of 3 properties (Hickory Ridge, Szala, Keet-Haskins) under Open Space; improvements to Groff Park and Mill River Recreation areas, under Recreation; Preservation Plan update, West Cemetery Headstone and Farmhouse Window Restoration, and historical data migration to Jones Library under Historical Preservation; and, funds for the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, Valley CDC Studio Apartment project, and a rental subsidy program through Amherst Community Connections under Housing. The CPAC is recommending an appropriation of $2,161,505 in CPA funds for FY20. There was much discussion following the presentation with votes expected to be taken at a subsequent meeting.