Public Hearing-CDBG Application, New Recreation Center
Community Development Block Grant Project
The Allenstown Board of Selectmen will hold 3 consecutive Public Hearings on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 6pm at Town Hall, 16 School St., Allenstown, New Hampshire. Community Development Block Grant funds are available to municipalities through the NH Community Development Finance Authority. Up to $500,000 annually is available for economic development projects; up to $500,000 for public facility and housing projects; up to $350,000 in emergency grants; and up to $12,000 is available for each planning grant. All projects must primarily benefit low and moderate income persons. The purpose of the hearings are public comment on the following:
- A proposed CDBG Public Facility Implementation application to the Community Development Finance Authority for up to $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the construct of a proposed Allenstown Boys and Girls Club at the Whitten Street Park. Currently the ABGC operates out of two modular units at the site in Allenstown, this building would replace those and increase capacity for services and beneficiaries served. The majority of the beneficiaries are from low and moderate income households.
- The Housing and Community Development Plan.
- And the Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan.
For persons with special needs, provisions can be made by contacting the Selectmen’s Office telephone (485-4276 x 112) or mail, at least five days prior to the public hearing.
Allenstown Board of Selectmen