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North Suffolk seeks trust support after $300,000 HOME grant lost for Revere group home redevelopment
Summary
North Suffolk Community Services told the Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board it lost a $300,000 HOME grant after permitting delays and is asking the trust to consider funding or partnership to close the gap for a nine-unit accessible duplex at 131 Hitchpond St.
Tim Gray, a project director at North Suffolk Community Services, told the Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board at its July 2025 meeting that a redevelopment at 131 Hitchpond Street has reached about 85% completion but lost a $300,000 HOME Program grant after a months-long environmental review and permitting delay by a regional partner.
Gray said the project replaces a single home that had served five residents for 35 years with two accessible buildings totaling nine permanent units for adults with developmental disabilities referred through the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. He described the new units as “state of the art” for accessibility and energy efficiency but said…
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