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The committee reported that 12 of 15 applications from its 2025 pilot cycle were recommended and approved by Town Meeting, and outlined the next application cycle and a proposed acquisition of about 14 acres at Forest Ridge.
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Winchester’s Community Preservation program uses a 1.5% property-tax surcharge to support affordable housing, historic preservation, open space, and recreation. The committee expects a variable state match of about $255,000 in 2027 and plans to bring recommendations to Fall Town Meeting. Initial applications for the next cycle were described as due in mid-April, with final applications due June 1; the minutes also later mention May 1 or later for initial applications.
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