Pittsfield Seeks Public Input for Draft CDBG Annual Action PlanThe Community Development Office, in conjunction with the City Council's subcommittee on Community and Economic Development, will hold a public hearing on May 21 at 6:00 p.m. on the proposed CDBG program budget and draft 2025 Annual Action Plan. Dalton Planning Board Sends Letter of Support for Housing Rehabilitation Program GrantThe Planning Board approved an amended letter of support for the town's Community Development Block Grant application. Importance of CDBG Funds Highlighted At Pittsfield HearingThe city gets just over a million dollars a year in this federal funding, and it is dispersed to projects involving public facilities, public services, housing rehabilitation and demolition, and economic development. Adams Needs $50K To Progress Park ProjectBetween filling budget gaps and funding change orders, Community Development have asked for $50,000 to progress the project. Berkshire Communities Awarded Community Development Block GrantsThese federal funds will support a variety of housing, community, and economic development projects and programs in 72 Massachusetts cities and towns. Public Facilities, Housing Prioritized for Pittsfield CDBG FundsThis year's allocation of Community Development Block Grant funding will largely go to housing rehabilitation and demolitions and public facilities, at 33 percent each. Adams Board Seeking $1.35M in Community Block Grant FundsThe Board of Selectmen approved a $1.35 million application for federal Community Development Block Grants to fund road repairs and housing rehabilitation. Adams Officials Conflicted on Future of Coal and Grain BuildingThe Board of Selectmen and town staff are conflicted on what to do with the coal and grain building off Columbia Street that will need significant funding for restoration. Pittsfield Selling Rehabbed Home to First-time Homebuyer by LotteryThe two-story, fully rehabilitated home at 21 Eleanor Road was acquired by the city through a lengthy tax title foreclosure, said Community Development Director Justine Dodds. |