Bellicose Bumpkin

For the last year, I’ve been looking at CPA, the Community Preservation Act and am convinced that this is a great program that Middleborough should be taking advantage of. CPA is described in some detail here:
http://cpanow.org

In short – it is a way for Middleborough to raise money, that is partially or fully matched by the state, for preserving open space, historical treasures, provide housing, enhance recreational offering, and otherwise improve our community.

Myself and a number of other Middleborough citizens – pro casino, anti casino, town employees, citizens, are looking to get CPA on the ballot at the spring town election. This will require nearly 1,000 signatures – which must be collected by early February.

To that end, we are looking to hold informational meetings, answer questions and find others who are willing to help. The first meeting will take place this Tuesday:
Tuesday December 16, 2008 – 6:30 PM
in the Middleboro Library – downstairs.

Passing CPA will not be done with a few emails or a web site. It will require people. Please join us on Tuesday evening. With all the turmoil and division Middleboro has seen in the last year or so, this is an effort that will require all and an effort that has one simple goal: To preserve, protect, and improve our community.

Until the meeting, I would ask you to collect email addresses and phone numbers of people you know – your universe, and get them in a state where you can contact them to ask for their support.

Regards and please feel free to contact me anytime if you have any questions.

-Mark