Malden Redevelopment Authority To Spearhead Area Housing Plan

MALDEN, MA — The Malden Redevelopment Authority, on behalf of the North Suburban Consortium, will spearhead the process of developing a Five-Year Consolidated Plan and the 2020 Annual Action Plan. The MRA administrates the Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program for the NSC, which includes Arlington, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Revere and Winthrop, as well as the Federal Community Development Block Grant Program for Malden.

Malden will receive about $1.3 million in CDBG funds, and Medford expects to get about $1.5 million. The NSC as a whole will receive $1.9 million in HOME funds in Fiscal Year 2021, which begins July 1.

Malden and the NSC are in the process of developing a new Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which is required by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Five Year Plan includes broad goals and objectives to address priority needs with the use of resources available from HUD. The CDBG and HOME Programs are designed to address the causes and consequences of poverty, principally through activities that benefit low and moderate income persons.

Malden

Public Hearing: Mon., Jan. 27, 2020 at 5:30 pm, Malden Senior Center auditorium, 7 Washington St., Malden. The hearing includes public input on community needs, current programs and strategies, priorities for housing, addressing homelessness, neighborhood preservation and revitalization, and economic opportunity that might be addressed with CDBG or HOME funding. The hearing will include a discussion of the CDBG and HOME Programs, funding processes, and public comment periods. The facility is handicap accessible; residents with language interpretation or other special needs should call
781-324-5720 x 5728 by Jan. 22.

CDBG Applications Available: Tues., Jan. 28, 2020 at 8 am CDBG Applications for Malden will be available at the MRA, 17 Pleasant St., Third Floor, Malden and online at
maldenredevelopment.com. CDBG applications are due no later than Fri., Feb. 28 at 12 pm. CDBG applications must be submitted to Alexander Pratt, Community Development Director, by hand delivery or mail to the above address. Applications received after 12 pm Fri., Feb. 28, including by mail, will not be considered.

Five Year Consolidated Plan Comment Period: The draft Five Year Consolidated Plan will be published for public comment on the MRA website Jan. 31, 2020, and will also be available for review at the MRA, 17 Pleasant St., Third Floor, Malden for a 30-day comment period. All comments received by Mar. 2, 2020 will be included in the Final Plan sent to HUD along with the MRA’s responses. Comments may be emailed to apratt@maldenredevelopment.com or sent in writing on or before Mar. 2, 2020 to the MRA, 17 Pleasant St., Third Floor, Malden, MA 02148, Attn: Alexander Pratt.

Public Hearing: Tues., Feb. 11, 2020 at 5:30 pm, Malden Senior Center cafeteria, 7 Washington St., Malden. The hearing includes discussion of the CDBG and HOME Programs, including technical assistance on CDBG applications, and feedback regarding the draft Five Year Plan. The facility is handicap accessible; residents with language interpretation or other special needs should call 781-324-5720 x 5728 by Feb. 6.

Annual Action Plan Comment Period: The draft Annual Action Plan includes the proposed annual CDBG spending plan for Malden, and the annual HOME spending plan for the NSC. The draft Annual Action Plan will be available for review and public comment Mar. 23, 2020 through Apr. 23, 2020 at the MRA, 17 Pleasant St., Third Floor, Malden and the MRA website maldenredevelopment.com. Comments on the One Year Action Plan may be emailed to apratt@maldenredevelopment.com or sent in writing on or before Apr. 23, 2020 to the MRA, 17 Pleasant St., Third Floor, Malden, MA 02148, Attn: Alexander Pratt.

Medford

Request for Proposals Available: Thurs., January 30, 2020, RFPs will be available at City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Dr., Room 308, Medford. CDBG RFPs are due no later than Friday, February 28 at 12pm. RFPs must be submitted to the Office of Community Development by hand delivery or mail to the above address. Applications received after 12pm Fri., February 28, 2020, including by mail, will not be considered. For a digital application, please contact Lorena at lescolero@medford-ma.gov.

Public Hearing: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 5:30 pm, Alden Memorial Chambers, Medford City Hall. The hearing includes public input on community needs, current programs and strategies, priorities for housing, addressing homelessness, neighborhood preservation and revitalization, and economic opportunity that might be addressed with CDBG or HOME funding. The hearing will include information on the CDBG and HOME Programs, funding processes, and public comment periods. The facility is handicap accessible; residents with language interpretation or other special needs should call 781-393-2480.