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 17, 2025

City of Peabody
North Shore HOME Consortium
City Hall, 24 Lowell Street
Peabody, Massachusetts 01960
Telephone # 978-538-5774

Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC)
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 573-1100

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 6, 2025 EOHLC and the North Shore HOME Consortium will submit requests to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds under Title II of the Cranston Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, and Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) funds under Section 8, The Housing Act of 1937, as amended, for the project known as the Asbury Commons located at 461 Asbury Street in Hamilton, MA. This proposed development by Harborlight Homes involves the creation of 45 family housing units, all of which will be 100% affordable with 11 units designated as HOME assisted units. An Estimated $50,000 in HOME ARPA funds and an estimated $10,000 in HOME funds from the NSHC/the Town of Hamilton are expected to be committed to this development, along with eight project – based Section 8 vouchers through EOHLC.

Additional public funding anticipated includes State and Federal Low-income housing tax credits, Housing Stabilization Fund (HSF), Housing Innovations Fund (HIF), Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF), Community Based Housing (CBH), National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF), Town of Hamilton CPC and Affordable Housing Trust (AHT) funds, Federal Solar Tax Credits, MA Passive House Incentives. The total estimated project cost is approximately $23,000,000.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

Both agencies 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) and is available upon request at the City of Peabody Department of Community Development and Planning, Peabody City Hall, 24 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA 01960 or at EOHLC, 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02114 and also via email to dan.tobyne@mass.gov may be examined or copied during normal business hours; City of Peabody: Mon-Wed 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Thursday 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM, and Friday 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM or at EOHLC: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on this activity may submit written comments to EOHLC or to the City of Peabody at the respective addresses indicated above. All comments received by October 5, 2025 will be considered by these agencies prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which notice and proposed project they are addressing.

RELEASE OF FUNDS

The North Shore HOME Consortium certifies that Mayor Edward Bettencourt, Jr., and the Commonwealth of MA acting through EOHLC certifies to HUD that Catherine Racer is in her capacity as Certifying Officer, consent 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.

Edward A. Bettencourt, Jr., Mayor, City of Peabody, MA

Catherine Racer, Undersecretary, EOHLC

LEGAL NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

September 9, 2025

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

City of Lynn
3 City Hall Square
Lynn, MA 01901

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 September 25, 2025 EOHLC and the City of Lynn 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, The Housing Act of 1937, as amended, for the purpose of attaching project-based vouchers to be utilized in a project known as La Casa, located at 21 Oxford Street, Lynn, MA. The project consists of the new construction of 40 affordable units. The project will use an estimated $150,000 in HOME funds and the following sources of funds: AHTF, HIF & NHTF. Expected additional public funding includes Federal and State low-income housing tax credits. The project sponsor is Commonwealth Land Trust. The total estimated project cost is approximately $18,005,086 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 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 at dan.tobyne@mass.gov, and Jeff Weeden, Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development, 10 Church Street, Lynn, MA 01902 or at jweeden@lhand.org . All comments received by September 24, 2025, will be considered by EOHLC and the City of Lynn 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, and Mayor Jared C. Nicholson, City of Lynn HOME Investment Partnership Fund, 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

City of Lynn
Jared C. Nicholson, Mayor

LEGAL NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

September 2, 2025

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 EOHLC.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about September 18, 2025, EOHLC will submit a request to the HUD Boston Regional Office for 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 4200 Washington, located at 4200 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA. The project will consist of 31 new construction mixed income units. The project will use the following estimated sources of state funds: $1,000,000 in AHTF, $700,000 in HSF and $1,000,000 in TOD. Expected additional public funding includes Federal and State low-income housing tax credits. The project sponsor is Boston Communities LLC. The total estimated project cost is approximately $23,253,294 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 September 17, 2025, 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