The South Hadley Selectboard will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 7:10 p.m. in the Selectboard Meeting Room of town hall, located at 116 Main St. In case of inclement weather, the public hearing will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at the same time and location.
The public is encouraged to attend this meeting to discuss the FY19 application to the MA Department of Housing and Community Development for up to $800,000 in available Community Development Block Grant Funds. If awarded, the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission will assist the town of South Hadley with the administration of the program. All persons with questions or comments regarding the grant application will have an opportunity to be heard. Those unable to attend can send written comments to the South Hadley Selectboard.
The town is seeking input on community needs and the proposed projects to be included in the grant application. Projects currently being discussed include bathroom modifications to up to 4 units at Lathrop Village and town-wide housing rehabilitation.
The South Hadley Town Hall is handicapped accessible. Persons who require special accommodations should contact the town at least one week prior to the hearing date at (413) 538-5017. For further information on the proposed grant program contact PVPC Deputy Director James M. Mazik at (413) 781-6045 or jmmazik@pvpc.org.