Everett - O'Connell request for CPA money for St. John Cantius.pdf7/1/22, 1:59 PM City of Northampton Mail - O'Connell request for CPA money for St. John Cantius
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Sarah LaValley <slavalley@northamptonma.gov>
O'Connell request for CPA money for St. John Cantius
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Mac Everett <macgeverett@gmail.com>Wed, Jun 29, 2022 at 4:09 PM
To: Sarah LaValley <slavalley@northamptonma.gov>
Hi Sarah,
As a neighbor I have followed the sale of the church and the efforts to preserve it.
While I would really like to see it preserved for historical reasons. I do not support subsidizing a private developer with
CPA funds to create market rate housing there.
I would support the idea if it were to add to affordable housing stock in Northampton. Without that caveat, I think a
dangerous precedent would be set.
I know that the Michelman's gallery renovation is benefitting from CPA funds; however, that space is accessible to the
public and enriches the community as a venue for displaying fine art.
Thanks for accepting and relaying comment,
Mac Everett
40 Valley St.