We are a team of professionals passionate about strengthening communities throughout the Commonwealth.
Who We Are
Community Preservation Partners is a team of professionals dedicated to strengthening communities across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by making the Community Preservation Act work more smoothly for everyone involved.
We serve both municipalities and CPA project sponsors by offering practical guidance, tailored support, and deep expertise in the Community Preservation Act and related funding and implementation processes.
Our Mission
To help municipalities and project sponsors make the most of the Community Preservation Act by offering clear, practical support, tested systems, and experienced guidance that help programs and projects succeed.
What We Bring to Your Community or Project
35+ years of combined experience in CPA policy, planning, administration, and related fields.
Hands-on municipal experience - we know what it’s like to juggle competing priorities.
Specialized expertise in open space, historic preservation, and recreation projects.
Practical project support from concept and eligibility through application, implementation, and close-out.
Streamlined systems for review, approval, and reporting that save time and reduce frustration.
Practical support that’s tailored to local goals, priorities, and capacity.
OUR PEOPLE
Meet the team.
Courtney Whelan
Founding Partner
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Courtney is a dedicated professional in the field of historic preservation, holding a BFA in Historic Preservation from the Savannah College of Art. With extensive experience in construction administration, historic preservation non-profit and advocacy, and project consulting.
Courtney is passionate about the positive impact that well-maintained historic resources have on a community's quality of life and economic health, and strives to advocate for their preservation in all her professional endeavors.
Rachel Guilfoil
Founding Partner
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Rachel is a Professional Landscape Architect in the state of Massachusetts and has experience working with the City of Boston's CPA Program. She is committed to creating equal access to safe and quality open space across all communities within the commonwealth.
Having worked as a landscape architect in both the public and the private sectors, Rachel draws on her experience in municipal, institutional, and recreational site design to better inform her work with CPA communities. She has a strong background in sustainable practice, green infrastructure, construction administration, and public engagement.
Rachel holds a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She is passionate about advocating for others, and works closely with the Boston Society of Landscape Architects’ Advocacy Committee.
In her free time, Rachel enjoys hiking, skiing, reading, and gardening.
Community Preservation Partners is certified in Massachusetts as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE)
CONNECT WITH US
Let’s Talk bout Your CPA Goals
Whether you represent a city or town seeking administrative support, or you are a project sponsor navigating the CPA funding process, we are here to help you succeed.