August 12, 2022 79 Main St.
August 12, 2022
August 13, 2022 95 Montague Rd.
September 26, 2022
The Public Hearing will be conducted virtually at https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/81892823982 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: 818 9282 3982.
RECEIVED: 8/05/2022 at 11:29 am. TOPICS: 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. CDBG funds support housing, community development proj's, & 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 Wed., August 31st, 2022, at 7pm to receive comments & suggestions from local residents regarding: 1. Community priorities for the 2022 & 2023 application process a. Social services b. Non-social services such as housing & public infrastructure c. Target areas neighborhoods where non-social services can take place d. Review Community Development Strategy PUBLIC MEETING 1. Announcements 2. Discuss & review comments from public hearing 3. Discuss review criteria 4. Discuss Target Areas 5. Public