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Ayer Housing Trust Supports $4 Million Funding for Affordable Housing Project
- Meeting Overview:
The Ayer Affordable Housing Trust expressed unanimous support for a $4 million federal earmark to address a funding gap for the Noah Commons affordable housing project. During the meeting, a detailed letter of support addressed to Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Ed Markey, with a copy to Representative Lori Trahan, was reviewed, amended, and approved by members of the Housing Trust. The letter outlines the project’s need for additional funding due to increased construction costs and inflation and emphasizes the community’s backing and environmental considerations of the project.
Noah Commons, a 100% affordable housing development proposed on Fitchburg Road, Ayer, Massachusetts, is expected to feature 106 units on a 10.6-acre site near the downtown area and the MBTA Commuter Rail station.
The letter to the senators highlights the project’s approval by the Ayer Zoning Board of Appeals and the unanimous vote at the Ayer Town Meeting to approve $400,000 of local Community Preservation Act funding to support Noah Commons. The request for federal funding is seen as a critical step to move the project from planning to construction and completion.
In other Trust business, an update on the Ayer Rental Assistance Program was provided, confirming assistance for 11 participants, with two starting in April and the rest in May. Challenges with landlord compliance for one unit were noted but expected to be resolved. The program’s management was praised, with the Trust ensuring the involvement of inspectional services and landlords.
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Meeting Type:
Housing Authority
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
04/03/2024
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Recording Published:
04/04/2024
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Duration:
20 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Middlesex County
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Towns:
Ayer
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