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Windham County lead‑hazard program outlines $1.1M HUD grant, local outreach and up to $30,000 per unit assistance
Summary
Alicia, program manager for the Windham County Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes grant, briefed Townsend’s select board on a $1.1 million HUD award, free contractor training, and an upcoming application that could cover up to $30,000 per unit for eligible households with children under 6.
Alicia, the program manager for the Windham County Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes capacity grant, told the Townsend Select Board the Windham County Sheriff's Office received a $1,100,000 HUD grant to build statewide capacity to abate lead hazards and train contractors. “A little over a year ago, the Windham County Sheriff's Office received a $1,100,000 grant,” she said, outlining the program’s two primary goals: contractor training and direct remediation for eligible households.
Alicia said the program will offer free RRPM (lead‑safe work practices) classes and distribute cleaning kits, partnering with early education services and local centers to reach families. She said the program will open applications in the fall and will screen households that meet the 80% annual income threshold and have a child under age six; qualified households could receive up to $30,000 per unit. The board agreed to post program materials on the town website and direct interested residents and contractors to the program’s contacts for eligibility screening and bidding information. The select board did not take a formal action beyond agreeing to share information and asked the town web coordinator to post materials.
