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Town briefed on CDBG outcomes; staff urges urgent-repair model for future rounds
Summary
Town staff reported the town was not selected for a recent CDBG cycle, completed three owner‑occupied rehabilitation projects from an earlier $750,000 grant, and recommended pursuing an 'urgent repair' approach in future applications to help more households amid rising construction costs.
Mr. Harris reported to the board that the town’s recent application to the Department of Commerce 2025 CDBG cycle was unsuccessful; only eight communities statewide were awarded funds in that competitive cycle and the town’s application competed in a limited pool. He reviewed the town’s ongoing CDBG activities from the earlier $750,000 award (2020), saying the program originally targeted 10 substantial owner‑occupied rehabilitation…
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