Public Legal Notices – Environmental Review for Federally Funded Housing Projects

Legal Notice
Combined Notice of No Significant Impact and Intent to Request Release of Funds

September 25, 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 October 11, 2026 EOHLC will submit a request to the HUD Boston Regional Office for the release of Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) funds under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, for the purpose of attaching project-based vouchers to a project known as New Bedford Trio/Acushnet, located at 59 Linden Street, New Bedford, MA. The project consists of the new construction of 5 units and the rehabilitation of 12 units of affordable rental housing. The project will use the following sources of state funds: AHTF, and CIPF. Expected additional public funding includes federal and state low-income housing tax credits. The project sponsor is Affordable Housing and Services Collaborative, Inc. The total estimated project cost is approximately $11,812,332.

Finding of No Significant Impact

EOHLC has 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 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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 - dan.tobyne@mass.gov. All comments received by October 10, 2026, will be considered by EOHLC before the requests for release of funds are submitted. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

Release of Funds

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 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 relating 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 permits 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 of the Commonwealth of MA; (b) the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 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 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

Legal Notice
Combined Notice of No Significant Impact and Intent to Request Release of Funds

September 17, 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 October 4, 2026 EOHLC will submit requests to the HUD Boston Regional Office for the release of; - Title II of the Cranston Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended; the release of CPF Earmark Funds, and the release of 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 Veteran’s Housing in Chelsea, located at 91 Crest Ave. Chelsea, MA. The Veterans Home at Chelsea Phase I redevelopment is a public-private partnership to bring 65 affordable workforce units to the veteran community in Chelsea. The plan includes the on-site relocation of existing residents, the rehabilitation of three historic domiciliary buildings, and the new construction of a “Connector” building and a small addition to the Sargent building. The project will use a total of $3,150,000 in Earmark funds. Additional State funds include: AHTF, HSF. Expected additional public funding includes Federal and State low-income housing tax credits. The project sponsor is Pennrose, LLC. The total estimated project cost is approximately $99,476,535.

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, 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 October 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

Legal Notice
Combined Notice of No Significant Impact and Intent to Request Release of Funds

September 14, 2026

Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC)
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300
Boston, MA 02114

Chelmsford Housing Authority (CHA)
10 Wilson Street
Chelmsford, MA 01824

This notice shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by EOHLC and CHA.

Request for Release of Funds

On or about September 30, 2026, EOHLC will submit requests to the HUD Boston Regional Office for the release of HOME funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, and the release of Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) funds under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, for the purpose of attaching project-based vouchers provided by CHA to a project known as Town Farm Road, located at 35 Town Farm Road in Westford, MA. The project consists of the new construction of 35 units of affordable rental housing. The project will use EOHLC HOME funds of $1,065,000 and the following sources of state funds: AHTF, CBH, and HSF. Expected additional public funding includes federal and state low-income housing tax credits. The project sponsors are SCG Development Partners, LLC and CHOICE, Inc. The total estimated project cost is approximately $15,776,010.

Finding of No Significant Impact

EOHLC has 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 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A copy of the ERR may also be requested from Kirk Fulton, Executive Director, Chelmsford Housing Authority, at info@chelmsfordha.com.

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. Comments may also be submitted to Kirk Fulton, Executive Director, Chelmsford Housing Authority, at info@chelmsfordha.com. All comments received by September 29, 2026, will be considered by EOHLC and CHA before the requests for release of funds are submitted. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

Release of Funds

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 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 relating 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 permits 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 of the Commonwealth of MA; (b) the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 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 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

For Chelmsford Housing Authority
Kirk Fulton, Executive Director

Legal Notice
Combined Notice of No Significant Impact and Intent to Request Release of Funds

August 28, 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, WMHC, and the Town.

Request for Release of Funds

On or about September 14, 2026, EOHLC will submit a request to the HUD Boston Regional Office for the release of HOME funds available through the HOME Investment Partnership Act under Title II of the Cranston Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended; for the purpose of HOME funds to be utilized in a project known as Clarendon Hill Phase 2, located at 34 North Street in Somerville, MA. The project consists of the new construction of 21 units and preservation of 71 units of affordable rental housing, totaling 92 units. The project will use HLC HOME funds of $1,000,000; the following sources of state funds: AHTF, HIF, HSF, TOD, Workforce. Expected additional public funding includes Federal and State low-income housing tax credits. The project sponsor is Preservation of Affordable Housing. The total estimated project cost is approximately $85,592,749.

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, 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 September 13, 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 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