Attleboro Community Development Block Grant

08/11/2025

Congratulations on your grand opening! The building is beautiful.

07/03/2025

Looking for a Rehab Consultant. See below

08/21/2024

Kudos to Pave Your Path for doing incredible work with Attleboro

07/12/2024

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Attleboro

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about August 2, 2024 the City of Attleboro, through the Office of Community Development (OCD) located at 77 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 will submit a request to the HUD Boston Regional I Office for the release of Program Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383), to undertake a project known as rehabilitation of 53 Dean Street. Approximately $300,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds will be provided for the rehabilitation of 53 Dean Street for the removal of lead at part of the city’s housing rehabilitation program.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Attleboro through the Office of Community Development has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. As a result, 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 City of Attleboro, Office of Community Development, 77 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:30AM to 4:30PM.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Office of Community Development All comments received by August 1, 2024 will be considered by the City of Attleboro prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Attleboro certifies to HUD Boston Regional I Office that Cathleen DeSimone in her capacity as Mayor 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 Boston Regional I Office approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Attleboro to use program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD Boston Regional I Office will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Attleboro 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 City of Attleboro; (b) the City of Attleboro 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 development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD Boston Regional I Office; 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 HUD Boston Regional I Office at 10 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02222-1092. Potential objectors should contact HUD Boston Regional I Office to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

06/28/2024

The CDBG Office was proud to be present at the closing of the new Hebron Food Pantry today. We wish this amazing organization nothing but success and thank you for all you do for our community.

05/30/2024

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Attleboro

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about June 7, 2024 the City of Attleboro, through the Office of Community Development (OCD) located at 77 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 will submit a request to the HUD Boston Regional I Office for the release of Program Year 2019 Community Development Block Grant CARES ACT funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383), to undertake a project known as The Acquisition of 40 Emory Street. $134,100 in Community Development Block Grant CARES Act funds will be provided for the acquisition of 40 Emory Street for the expansion of an existing food pantry to address the increase of food insecurity as a result of the pandemic.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Attleboro through the Office of Community Development has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. As a result, 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 City of Attleboro, Office of Community Development, 77 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:30AM to 4:30PM.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Office of Community Development All comments received by June 6, 2024 will be considered by the City of Attleboro prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Attleboro certifies to HUD Boston Regional I Office that Cathleen DeSimone in her capacity as Mayor 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 Boston Regional I Office approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Attleboro to use program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD Boston Regional I Office will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Attleboro 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 City of Attleboro; (b) the City of Attleboro 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 development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD Boston Regional I Office; 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 HUD Boston Regional I Office at 10 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02222-1092. Potential objectors should contact HUD Boston Regional I Office to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

05/16/2024

Attention Attleboro Residents:

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FACT SHEET

MAY 15, 2024

Today, May 15, 2024, President Joseph R. Biden Jr., granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts triggering the release of Federal funds to help people recover from the Severe Storms and Flooding that occurred September 11-13, 2023. Details of the disaster declaration and assistance programs are as follows:

Declaration Number: FEMA-4780-DR

Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding

Incident Period: September 11-13, 2023

Federal Coordinating Officer: Robert V. Fogel
National FCO Program

Individual Assistance (IA): (Assistance to individuals and households):

IA-Designated Counties: Bristol and Worcester Counties.

Public Assistance (PA): (Assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities):

PA-Designated Counties: Under Review.

Hazard Mitigation (HM): (Assistance for actions taken to prevent or reduce long term risk to life and property from natural hazards):

HM-Designated Areas: All areas in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are eligible for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

OTHER: Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the commonwealth and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.

Individuals in Bristol and Worcester Counties can apply with FEMA the following ways:
3. Apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
4. Constituents may call the application phone number at 1-800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585).

For your reference, I have attached fact sheets on the Individual Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant programs.

05/13/2024

The Office of Community Development, along side Mayor DeSimone is please to present the Hebron Food Pantry & the Norton Attleboro YMCA with Block Grant funds to address the continued needs of those affected by the pandemic. Congratulation to our receipients and thank you for the amazing service you provide to our residents.

04/12/2024

04/08/2024

CITY OF ATTLEBORO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
PROGRAM YEAR 2024-2028 5-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND
PROGRAM YEAR 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

SUMMARY

On or before May 15, 2024, the City of Attleboro will submit the program year 2024-2028 5 Year Consolidated Plan and the Program Year 2024 Annual Action Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The goals of the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) are to provide decent and affordable housing in an effort to provide a suitable living environment, support of various social service agencies, accessible improvements to sidewalks, public facility improvements and to expand economic opportunities for very low–income to moderate–income persons and households. This can be accomplished through coordination among all levels of government, non–profit organizations, the private sector, and the citizens of the City of Attleboro.

CONTENTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
The Program Year 2024-2028 5-Year Consolidated Plan and the Program Year 2024 Annual Action Plan describes the activities to be undertaken by the Community Development Office during the next 5 years and the program year that commences on July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The draft CDBG Entitlement for Program Year 2024 is $377,482, approximately $20,000 in program income and approximately $350,000 in unprogrammed prior year funds, for a total available budget of $747,482 Funds will be allocated as followed:

Administration: $75,496.00
Social Services: $67,302.00
Housing Rehabilitation: $604,684.00

A full text of the draft Program Year 2024 Annual Action Plan is available for review on the City of Attleboro’s website at www.cityofattleboro.us/community , and at the Community Development Office in City Hall located at 77 Park Street The public is invited to submit written comments on the draft PY’24-P’28 5-Year Consolidated Plan and the PY 2024 Annual Plan during the thirty (30) day public comment period beginning April 3, 2024 through May 7, 2024. Please address written comments to Dorothy Brissette, Community Development Director at the address listed below. All written comments that are submitted to the Community Development Office will be included with the Program Year 2024 Action Plan that will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on or before May 15, 2024.

Dorothy Brissette, Community Development Director
Department of Planning and Development
Office of Community Development
77 Park Street
Attleboro MA 02703
[email protected]

PLEASE RUN AD ON: April 1, 2024

PLEASE BILL TO: City Of Attleboro, Community Development Office 508.223.2222 x 3330

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04/03/2024

The CDBG budget presentation begins at 2:20. Please address all comments to the Office of Community Development, 77 Park Street or email to [email protected]

Attleboro City Council Meeting 04-02-2024

03/28/2024

The Office of Community Development will be presenting the CDBG, PY 24-PY28 Consolidated Plan and the PY'24 Annual Action Plan during the City Council Public Hearing on April 2 beginning at 7pm at the Attleboro City Hall, 77 Park Street. Meeting may also be accessed on youtube.com, search doubleACS-Attleboro City Council. All questions on the proposed plans should be directed to Dorothy Brissette at 508-223-2222 ext 3330 or by email at [email protected]. Thank you

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