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Council approves hiring environmental tester for lead checks under housing grant administered by Michelle Duval
Summary
The council approved a resolution to hire an environmental testing firm to check selected houses for lead under a housing grant administered by Michelle Duval; council members asked how houses were chosen and were told applicants completed a questionnaire and income criteria guided selection.
The Hudson City Council approved hiring an environmental testing firm to conduct lead and related environmental checks on homes funded by a housing grant administered by Michelle Duval.
Council discussion clarified the selection process: staff said homeowners or occupants applied via an application/questionnaire, the program prioritized homes in poor condition and low-income households, and selected properties were chosen for testing. One council member asked who chose the houses; staff responded that applicants completed a questionnaire and income thresholds and condition assessments guided selection.
Why it matters: The testing is part of a grant-funded housing-remediation program intended to identify lead hazards in homes and support remediation. Council members asked whether the homes were new or previously tested; staff said the properties are new to this round of work and were chosen based on applications and demonstrated need.
Council approved the resolution by roll call. Staff said program administrators will provide more details on selection criteria and notify council when testing and any remediation proceed.
