Public Legal Notice: 4259 Washington Street - Boston, MA - 06/18/2026
Legal Notice
Combined Notice of No Significant Impact and Intent to Request Release of Funds
June 18, 2026
Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC)
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300
Boston, MA 02114
This notice shall satisfy procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC).
Request for Release of Funds
On or about July 4, 2026, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC), will submit separate request to the HUD Boston Regional Office for the release of Title II of the Cranston Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990; Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) funds under Section 8, The Housing Act of 1937, as amended, for the purpose of attaching project-based vouchers, to be utilized in a project known as 4259 Washington Street, located at 4259 Washington Street, Boston, MA. The project will consist of 41 new construction affordable housing units for seniors and older adults ages 55+. The project may also have future HOME funds and or future HOME-ARPA funds from EOHLC. Expected additional public funding includes Federal and State low-income housing tax credits. The project sponsor is B’Nai B’rith Community Development LLC. The total estimated project cost is approximately $32,706,525 million.
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 on 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 or Dan.Tobyne@mass.gov. All comments received by July 3, 2026, will be considered by EOHLC 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 is 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 Mass. 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 of the Commonwealth of MA; (b) the Commonwealth of MA have omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have 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 via email to CPDRROFBOS@hud.gov in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to the Environmental Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Boston, MA. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
For EOHLC
Catherine Racer, Undersecretary
Public Legal Notice: Brooke House at Olmsted Green - Boston, MA - 05/15/2026
Legal Notice
Combined Notice of No Significant Impact and Intent to Request Release of Funds
May 15, 2026
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 June 1, 2026, EOHLC will submit a request to the HUD Boston Regional Office for the release of HOME funds under CPD Notice 21-10, as amended; for the purpose of HOME funds to be utilized in a project known as Brooke House at Olmsted Green, located at 99 W Main St, Boston MA. The project consists of the new construction of 127 units of affordable rental housing for seniors. The project will use HLC HOME funds of $500,000; and the following sources of state funds: AHTF, HIF, and HSF, as well as City of Boston HOME funds in the amount of $1,500,000. Expected additional public funding includes Federal and State low-income housing tax credits. The project sponsor is 2Life Development Inc. The total estimated project cost is approximately $93,223,679.
Findings 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, Suite 300, 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 May 30, 2026, will be considered by EOHLC 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 Mass. certification for a period of eighteen 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 of the Commonwealth of MA; (b) the Commonwealth of MA have omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have 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 via email to CPDRROFBOS@hud.gov in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to the Environmental Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Boston, MA. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
For EOHLC
Catherine Racer, Undersecretary
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| Date published: | May 15, 2026 |
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