Legal Notice
Combined Notice of No Significant Impact and Intent to Request Release of Funds
March 3, 2026
Commonwealth of MA Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC)
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300
Boston, MA 02114
This notice shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by EOHLC.
Request for Release of Funds
On or about March 20, 2026 EOHLC will submit a request to the HUD Boston Regional Office for the release of CPF (earmark) grant funds as amended to undertake a project known as the proposed Boys and Girls Club of Stoneham project located at 15 Dale Court Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts 02180, and consisting of the demolition of the existing one community building and the new construction of an approximately 12,133 square foot single story Boys and Girls Club building. The northern and western tract of land associated with the aggregated off-collateral ingress/egress, frontage improvements, and future parking expansion and the southern tract of land with associated potential upgrades are located in this Environmental Review due to HUD's aggregation requirements.
Finding of No Significant Impact
EOHLC have determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at EOHLC, Bureau of Rental Assistance, 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114 and may be examined or copied weekdays from 9am to 4pm.
Public Comments
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Dan Tobyne, Bureau of Rental Assistance, 100 Cambridge Street Suite 300, Boston, MA 02114. All comments received by March 19, 2026 will be considered prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
Release of Funds
The Commonwealth of MA acting through EOHLC certifies to HUD that Catherine Racer in her capacity as Certifying Officer, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the project, to use HUD program funds for the purpose specified.
Objections to Release of Funds
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer; (b) EOHLC has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the Regional Environmental Officer, HUD, and sent via email to CPDRROFBOS@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Catherine Racer
Undersecretary
| Date published: | March 3, 2026 |
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