There is an item on my tax bill called “CPA Charge”. What is that?

The term “CPA Charge” refers to The Community Preservation Act surcharge approved by the voters of the Town of Sharon beginning in Fiscal Year 2006. This surcharge is 1% of the total property tax due for the parcel.  This surcharge, approved by a majority of Town of Sharon voters, is for the acquisition and preservation of open space, recreational land, affordable housing, and historic properties. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts will match the amount collected by the Town of Sharon up to but not to exceed 100% of the total surcharge money collected.