Notice of Public Hearing and Public Meeting
CDBG Advisory Committee
Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 7 PM
The Public Hearing and Meeting will be conducted virtually at https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/84541527692 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: 845 4152 7692.
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 up to $925,000 in 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 Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 7pm to receive comments and suggestions from local residents regarding:
Town’s final recommended activities for the 2024 application
Town of Amherst North Pleasant Street multi-use path project
Valley CDC Micro-enterprise Assistance Program
Amherst Survival Center Food Pantry
Family Outreach of Amherst Community Housing Support Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters Kids to Campus Youth Mentoring
Amherst Mobile Market: Healthy Food Access Project
Center for New Americans: ESOL Classes
Target Areas
Expansion of Town Center Target Area
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
More information can be viewed on the committee’s webpage: https://www.amherstma.gov/1122/CDBG-Advisory-Committee
