DHCD solicits comments on 2011 HUD annual action plan

The Department of Housing and Community Development will hold two public hearings this month and will be accepting written comments through Feb. 7 in connection with its draft fiscal 2011 action plan for the following programs:
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
• HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) program
• Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) program
• Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program

The hearings will be held as follows:

Tuesday, Jan. 25, 1-2 p.m.
Department of Housing and Community Development
100 Cambridge St., Boston
Second Floor Conference Room B

Friday, Jan. 28, 11 a.m.-noon
West Springfield Municipal Building
26 Central St., West Springfield

Interested persons will have an opportunity to present data, views, and verbal testimony relative to housing and community development needs in Massachusetts, according to the DHCD.

Written comments may be submitted to the DHCD at 100 Cambridge St., Suite 300, Boston, MA 02114, attn: Alana Murphy, or Alana.murphy@state.ma.us.

Electronic draft plans are available at www.mass.gov/dhcd.

This notice is being given in accordance with the provisions of Title 24 — Housing and Urban Development Part 91 – Consolidated Submissions for Community Planning and Development Programs.

For more information, contact Alana Murphy at (617) 573-1103 or Alana.murphy@state.ma.us.