Notice of Public Hearing
CDBG Advisory Committee
Thursday, August 26, 2021, 7 PM
The Public Hearing will be conducted virtually at https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/89919641970 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: 899 1964 1970.
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 $825,000 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, August 26, 2021 at 7 PM to receive comments and suggestions from local residents regarding
1. Town’s final recommended activities for funding as part of the 2021 application
2. 2021 Target Areas
PUBLIC MEETING
1. Announcements
2. Discuss and review comments from public hearing
3. Discuss Target Areas
4. Public Comment
5. 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
