Notice of Public Hearing: CDBG Advisory Committee
Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 7 PM
The Public Hearing will be conducted virtually at https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/85425700922 and will accommodate public comment to the extent practical. To join the meeting via telephone: Call (312) 626-6799 or (646) 876-9923 and enter Webinar ID when prompted: 854 2570 0922.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has designated the Town of Amherst a Mini-Entitlement Community that is eligible to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Amherst is eligible to receive a maximum of $1,650,000 in block grant funds for housing, community development projects, and social service activities benefiting low-and moderate-income citizens. In accordance with DHCD regulations, Amherst’s CDBG Advisory Committee will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 7 PM to receive comments and suggestions from local residents regarding:
- Town’s final recommended activities for funding as part of the 2022-23 application
- Target Areas
- Community Development Strategy
PUBLIC MEETING
- Announcements
- Discuss and review comments from public hearing
- Discuss Target Areas
- Public Comment
- Other items not anticipated within 48 hours