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Newton Council adopts CDBG plans, approves COVID‑19 response grant administration

Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Newton adopted required Community Development Block Grant administration plans and approved an administration contract for a $715,000 COVID‑19 response project and a $750,000 scattered‑site housing rehabilitation project, authorizing the project budget and related policies.

Newton City Council on April 6 adopted a suite of plans and approved an administration contract to manage two 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards, including $715,000 for a COVID‑19 response project and $750,000 for scattered‑site housing rehabilitation.

Sherry Long, Newton’s community development director, told council the city received the two grants and must adopt several…

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