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RANDOLPH
– Tuesday, February 15, 2022 – Today, Lt. Governor
Karyn Polito was joined by state and local officials in Randolph to
celebrate more than $38 million in Community Development Block Grants
(CDBG) through 45 awards that impact 57 communities. CDBG funding can
be used for a variety of important social services, including childcare,
teen services, senior services, food pantry operations and more, with a
focus on enabling cities and towns to undertake local projects that
benefit low- and moderate-income communities.
“Community Development Block Grants have been critical to our
efforts to support communities across the Commonwealth,” said
Governor Charlie Baker. “Now more than ever, it is important that
we focus our efforts on providing services to our most vulnerable
residents, and the projects we fund through CDBG are geared toward doing
just that.”
“Community Development Block Grants play an essential role in so
many of our cities and towns, giving them the resources to pursue
projects that have a real impact on the lives of individuals,” said
Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “Working with our federal partners, we
will continue to deploy this important funding and provide support for
projects that address the unique needs of Massachusetts communities.”
The majority of the CDBG funds are awarded through a competitive grant
program designed to help small cities and towns meet a broad range of
community development needs. Eligible communities may apply for funding
alone or jointly with other cities and towns. CDBG is designed with
the flexibility that allows recipients to use funds on a wide range of
eligible projects. Assistance is provided to qualifying cities and
towns for housing, community and economic development projects that assist
low- and moderate-income residents or revitalize blighted areas.
In 2020 and 2021, DHCD distributed more than $75 million in
federal CARES funding through the CDBG program to address critical
needs. The funding helped 36 communities purchase and
provide critical resources in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also seeded micro-enterprise
and small business assistance through the Massachusetts
Growth Capital Corporation, the Emergency Rental and
Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) program and food security efforts throughout
the state.
"The Commonwealth’s path to recovery from the
global pandemic is more than just a return to
pre-COVID standards; it’s also about investing in our communities
to help create resilient neighborhoods, pipelines to employment,
and positioning them for long-term growth,” said Housing
and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy. "Through this
round of Community Development Block Grants, we can continue our support
for communities in their efforts to address a wide range of priorities,
which include increasing economic opportunities for residents, enhancing
local assets, and preserving needed housing.”
"Municipalities continue to prove their adaptability with rapidly
changing demands during this extended period of uncertainty. DHCD and our
partners are here help communities address short-term needs and plan for
growth and shared prosperity,” said Department of Housing and
Community Development Undersecretary Jennifer Maddox. “I also want to
thank the team at DHCD for their attention in distributing an additional
$75 million CDBG CARES funds to support eviction diversion efforts, food
stability initiatives, and other critical services in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic.”
In Randolph, CDBG funds will help the town rehabilitate 16
housing units and provide childcare to residents.
"The town of Randolph is grateful to be a recipient of CDBG
funds,” said Randolph Town Manager Brian P. Howard. “The
funds will have an immediate impact on our residents by addressing health
and safety issues in their homes and by allowing parents the freedom to
work and provide for their family while ensuring that their children
receive safe, stimulating, and nurturing care."
"Congratulations to Randolph on being awarded $800,000 in CDBG
funds,” said Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr. “I'm thrilled to
see these funds go toward providing much needed support to Randolph’s
working families and homeowners."
“This Community Block Grant will provide important financial assistance to
the town of Randolph,” said Representative Bruce Ayers. “The
expansion of housing and childcare programs will offer vital assistance to
families in need.”
Community Development Block Grant Awards:
Adams will receive $800,000 for housing rehabilitation
assistance for eight units and improvements to Hoosac Valley
Park.
Amesbury will receive $679,020 for housing rehabilitation
assistance for ten units and to provide support for a food
pantry, family stabilization, financial literacy and childcare
services.
Amherst will receive $825,000 for Hickory Ridge infrastructure improvements,
housing authority modernization, and to provide support for a food pantry,
youth mentoring, adult education, homelessness assistance and family
stabilization services.
Athol will receive $775,075 for infrastructure improvements to
the Walnut Street neighborhood.
Bellingham will receive $800,000 for housing rehabilitation
assistance to 11 units and ADA improvements to Harper Street.
Brewster, Dennis and Wellfleet will receive $1.3
million for housing rehabilitation assistance to 26 units and
childcare assistance.
Brookfield will receive $800,000 for Green Street
infrastructure improvements.
Chelsea will receive $825,000 for Shawmut and Chester Street
streetscape improvements, Fair Housing planning, housing rehabilitation
assistance for two units and social service assistance to include
youth services, ESOL and citizenship training.
Chester, Huntington and Middlefield will receive
$1.3 million for housing rehabilitation assistance for
six units, Prospect Street infrastructure improvements and social
service assistance for domestic violence prevention, family health, elder
services and to support a food pantry.
Chesterfield, Cummington, Goshen, Peru, Plainfield, Williamsburg and
Worthington will receive approximately $1.3 million to
provide housing rehabilitation assistance to 19 units and to provide
childcare assistance, elder services and to support a food pantry.
Clinton will receive $359,381 for Ash Street infrastructure
improvements.
Dudley will receive $800,000 to provide housing rehabilitation
assistance for three units and First Avenue infrastructure
improvements.
Easthampton will receive $800,000 for infrastructure
improvements to Cherry Street.
Edgartown, Aquinnah and West Tisbury will receive
$1.3 million to provide housing rehabilitation assistance to 23
units and to provide childcare assistance.
Egremont, Great Barrington and Sandisfield will receive
$1.3 million to provide housing rehabilitation assistance to 25
units.
Erving, Northfield and Warwick will receive $928,267 to provide
housing rehabilitation assistance to 17 units.
Everett will receive $825,000 to provide housing rehabilitation
assistance for 12 units and social service assistance to include
homelessness prevention, ESOL, youth services, elder services and a food
pantry.
Gardner will receive $825,000 for downtown infrastructure
improvements, design for downtown infrastructure improvements and Maki Park
improvements and social service assistance to include youth services,
substance abuse services and domestic violence prevention services.
Greenfield will receive $825,000 for West Street infrastructure
improvements and to support a food pantry, elder services and adult
literacy.
Fairhaven will receive $686,236 for Hedge Street infrastructure
improvements.
Hadley and South Hadley will receive $570,500 for housing
rehabilitation assistance to 10 units, Aging in Place improvements and
planning for ADA improvements to Hadley Town Hall.
Holbrook will receive $746,500 for housing rehabilitation
assistance to 16 units.
Huntington will receive $727,000 for infrastructure
improvements to Crescent Street and Design for Stanton Avenue
improvements.
Leicester and Barre will receive $896,971 for housing
rehabilitation assistance to 12 units, Housing Authority infrastructure
improvements and planning for Barre infrastructure and ADA
improvements.
Methuen will receive $750,000 for Lowell Street infrastructure
improvements and social service assistance for youth services and adult
literacy.
Millbury will receive $800,000 for Pear Street infrastructure
improvements.
Monson will receive $530,500 for housing rehabilitation
assistance to 10 units and planning for reuse of the Omega Mill and to
develop an ADA Plan.
Montague will receive $788,174 for housing rehabilitation
assistance to three units, Avenue A streetscape improvements and
to provide social services to include ESOL, substance abuse services, elder
services and youth services.
North Adams will receive $825,000 for Bracewell and Freeman
Street improvements, design for infrastructure improvements and social
services.
North Brookfield will receive $786,000 for Mt. Pleasant
street infrastructure improvements.
Oak Bluffs, Chilmark and Tisbury will receive
$1.3 million to provide housing rehabilitation assistance to 23
units and to provide childcare assistance.
Orange will receive $680,261 to provide housing rehabilitation
assistance to seven units, planning for a feasibility study and social
service assistance for financial literacy, mediation services, elder
services and adult education.
Palmer will receive $825,000 to provide housing rehabilitation
to four units, Depot Park design, a housing production plan and
domestic violence prevention and transportation services.
Randolph will receive $800,000 to provide housing
rehabilitation assistance to 16 units and childcare assistance.
Salisbury will receive $800,000 to provide Meanders Lane
infrastructure improvements and social services assistance for senior
services, youth services and homelessness assistance, health services and
food pantry.
Shelburne will receive $793,026 for Bridge Street
infrastructure improvements and to support a food pantry.
Southbridge will receive $825,000 for River Crane waterway
improvements, McCann Field improvements and code enforcement.
Southwick will receive $800,000 to provide Bungalow Street
infrastructure improvements and to support a food pantry.
Spencer will receive $800,000 for Valley and Mill Streets
infrastructure improvements.
Truro, Eastham and Provincetown will receive $1.3
million to provide housing rehabilitation assistance to 27 units and
to provide childcare assistance.
Ware and Hardwick will receive $1 million for
housing rehabilitation assistance to eight units, design for
Cottage Street infrastructure improvements, sign and façade improvements
for five businesses and social services assistance for domestic
violence prevention, adult education and senior services.
Wareham will receive $825,000 for Highland Avenue sidewalk
improvements, planning for 195 Main Street feasibility and support for a
food pantry, homelessness prevention and domestic violence services.
Warren will receive $800,000 for School Street infrastructure
improvements.
Webster will receive $825,000 for Granite Street infrastructure
improvements and Riverwalk improvements.
West Springfield will receive $825,000 for housing
rehabilitation assistance to three units, public facilities
improvements (Boys and Girls Club), Chapin Street infrastructure
improvements, FTHB education program, ESOL, employment training and Head
Start and youth services.
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