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Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee

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Aug 20, 2026

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Gardner

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CDBG Project Review Continued to February

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Greenwood Pool Demolition Needs Drainage Repair

Greenwood Pool demolition work was nearing completion, but a caving underground drainage structure will need replacement through a change order. New fencing and a swing gate were installed, and grass was taking hold in the restored area.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

CDBG Funding Requirements Reviewed

The committee reviewed the inventory required for Community Development Block Grant slum and blight area designation. The discussion explained that funded projects must meet both federal program eligibility rules and at least one national objective.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Committee Approves CDBG Fund Reallocation

The committee voted 5-0 to reallocate $9,000 in FY2022-23 funds and $140,000 in FY2025 funds. The revised plan provides $45,635 for St. Paul’s Community Garden Expansion, $6,865 for program administration, and additional time-limited support for three public social service programs.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Committee approves CDBG funding proposal

The committee approved proposed reallocations of FY2022-23 and FY2024 CDBG funds and the projects to include in Gardner’s FY2026 application. The application may request up to $875,000 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

CDBG Project Review Continued to February

The committee voted 5-0 to continue its public hearing on FFY2026 Community Development Block Grant applications until February 24, allowing more time to review requests before Gardner submits its project list to EOHLC.

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