PUBLIC HEARING
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) has designated the Town of Amherst a Mini-Entitlement Community that is eligible to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. CDBG funds support housing, community development projects and social service activities benefiting low-and moderate-income citizens. In accordance with State regulations, Amherst’s CDBG Advisory Committee will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 7pm to receive comments and suggestions regarding:
Current activities from the 2022/23 Grant:
Social Services—Survival Center Food Pantry, Center for New Americans ESOL classes, Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Mentoring, Family Outreach Housing Support Program, Craig’s Doors Sheltering
Valley CDC Micro-enterprise Assistance Program
Town of Amherst public infrastructure improvements—Belchertown Road and old South East Street
Community priorities for the 2025 application process
Social services
Non-social services such as housing and public infrastructure
Target areas where non-social services can take place
Community Development Strategy
Outcomes and effectiveness of the CDBG program
Public outreach process and community priorities
PUBLIC MEETING
Announcements
Discuss and review comments from public hearing
Public Comment
Other items not anticipated within 48 hours
More information can be viewed on the committee’s webpage: https://www.amherstma.gov/1122/CDBG-Advisory-Committee
Any person or organization wishing to be heard will be afforded an opportunity. Reasonable accommodations such as language translations services can be provided if requested 7 days before the meeting via a written request to the Town Manager’s Office. Questions and written comments may be submitted any time to Planner, Nate Malloy (malloyn@amherstma.gov).
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