Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a Floodplain
February 19, 2026
To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals
This is to give notice that The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) has determined that the following proposed action under Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) is located in the floodplain, and EOHLC will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action within the floodplain and the potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988 and in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 in Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. The proposed project location is at 1005 Belmont Street in Brockton, MA. The project known as Roadway Apartments II will create 29 new single-person apartments with on-site support services. Roadway Apartments II will expand the existing on-site educational services for first-priority homeless individuals who frequently have disabilities and/or serious medical needs.
There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in a floodplain and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the floodplain, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate project impacts on the floodplain. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplain can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplain, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.
Written comments must be received by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, Division of Rental Assistance, 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300 Boston, MA 02114 Attention: Dan Tobyne, Senior Program Coordinator on or before March 8, 2026. A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 9 am to 5pm by appointment at the address above. Comments may also be submitted via email at dan.tobyne@mass.gov.
| Date published: | February 19, 2026 |
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