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ACEDC urges select board to appoint representatives for CHIP application workshops ahead of July public hearing
Summary
An ACEDC representative said two CHIP housing applications will require town workshops and public hearings; staff recommended two designated select-board representatives for each workshop and proposed scheduling a workshop by July 10 to meet a July 28 public-hearing deadline.
An ACEDC representative (Alex) told the select board that the town is working with ACEDC on two CHIP (Community Housing Investment Program) applications — one for Front Meadows and one for Middle Apartments — and recommended each application hold a detailed application workshop with town staff, developers and up to two select-board representatives. Alex said workshops of up to three hours would help board representatives understand application materials and the program, and recommended scheduling the first workshop by July 10 to permit a July 28 public hearing.
Alex noted the public-hearing notice requirements (15 days minimum) and clarified the role of select-board appointees, citing open-meeting constraints if more than a quorum attend. Board members discussed the town's grand-list growth, financing implications and whether the select board should appoint the manager and chair as default CHIP representatives. Staff agreed to coordinate calendaring and materials distribution to participants.
Next steps: staff and ACEDC to schedule workshops and identify two select-board representatives for each application; public hearings to be scheduled consistent with statutory notice requirements.
