pdf Community Development Strategy, 2016-2019

City of Easthampton Community Development Strategy, 2016-2019
Updated December, 2015 based on public review and comment
Introduction
The Community Development Strategy describes Easthampton’s community development goals
and activities including those that may be suitable for assistance under Community Development Block
Grant programs and other state and federal community development programs. Easthampton’s overall
population does not meet the national objective criteria for benefit to low and moderate income persons.
Subsequently, this strategy is not comprehensive in terms of all aspects of community development, for
example, parks and recreation or transportation. The Strategy projects community development activities
and funding options over the next three years. In addition to the public input for the Strategy, activities
and goals are drawn from several past planning efforts and reports. These include: Easthampton Master
Plan including a public survey with 3,500 responses (45%) (2008), Community Development Plan
(EO418, 2004), enVision Easthampton (1998) and enVision Easthampton Revisited (2003), a goal and
vision setting process and document that involved over 300 residents and local officials, the Easthampton
Center Initiative (2000), the Northampton-Easthampton Economic Development Strategy (1998),
Downtown Technical Assistance Report (1999), Capital Improvements Plan (annual), past Community
Action Statements, the Open Space and Recreation Plan (2013) and the Affordable Housing Production
Plan (2014). All of these plans included public feedback, forums and hearings as well as ongoing review
by appropriate board and officials.
The Community Development Strategy, originally prepared in 2000 has been annually reviewed
last updated in 2013. The latest revisions to the Strategy were most recently presented and reviewed at a
public hearing on October 20, 2015. It has been reviewed by the Mayor and Easthampton City Council,
as well as numerous other officials and boards. It is posted on the City’s website for public review and
comment.
Community Development Strategy
Neighborhoods and Target Areas. Each year, the City reviews the boundaries and common needs of
residents in the City’s Target Area. Neighborhood areas, particularly those built around the mills and
downtown, require planning and assistance in order to pull together many of the issues described in this
strategy. Pleasant Street, New City, Everett Street, Holyoke Street, and the areas around downtown may
be subject to rapid change should Easthampton’s attractiveness to homeowners and businesses continue
to grow. Housing, streetscape improvements, infrastructure, neighborhood parks, and lighting need to be
addressed to maintain a mix of people living in the City. The City will target these areas for planning and
funding assistance. For most projects and programs, city personnel will lead planning activities, but
technical assistance and design through Block Grants and other sources may be necessary.
Implementation will require a combination of resources including open space funds, CDBG, economic
development funds, and MassWorks funds. Many of these funds require matching local funds or
resources.
Housing. Affordable, safe and sanitary housing stock is a priority for the City’s future development.
While Easthampton’s housing prices remain lower than surrounding communities such as Northampton,
Southampton, and Amherst, the prices for single family homes have jumped beyond affordable over the
past decade. The median sale price has increased 25% from 2000-2013 to $224,500 (Source: Warren
Group, 2013). The majority of new housing units being constructed in the city is beyond affordability
limits, with the exception of two recent housing developments resulting in 88 new affordable rental units.
The City’s strategy is to use as many tools as possible to create affordable housing that meets the character
of the city’s neighborhoods. For the next five years, it is the City’s goal to have 38 affordable ownership
units produced annually (Housing Plan, 2014).
A local Housing Partnership (re-established in 2006) and the Housing Authority (which has created
a local non-profit corporation) have been the driving force in identifying opportunities for affordable
housing development and potential funding resources. Since 2010, the City voted Community
Preservation funds ($553,715) with support from the Housing Partnership to use for the creation and
preservation of affordable units. These funds were used to acquire land for housing, support the
development of 88 rental units, and rehabilitate four out-of-target area units.
The City continues to work with developers, under Chapter 40B and otherwise, to incorporate
affordable units in all developments, while making sure housing projects match neighborhood character.
The Treehouse project and Mountainview Condominiums are 40B projects that were approved in 2004.
Combined, these projects provide 66 ownership units and 60 units of rental housing for low and moderate
income families, as well as increased services to residents. The Parsons Village 40B project provides 38
units of rental housing to individuals at or below 60% AMI. Cottage Square apartments, permitted through
Ch. 40R, provides 50 rental units available to residents at 30%-60% of the AMI. Habitat for Humanity is
currently developing two affordable homeownership units on East Street. The Partnership is also looking
to expand opportunities for local developers to do small affordable housing projects on small infill lots or
within existing buildings.
Zoning based strategies have led to infill development of multi-family rental units and
condos/rentals for the elderly. Multifamily Housing for the Elderly zoning was replaced after a year of
study. In order to develop high density multifamily units (adopted 2008), developments will include 15%
affordability. The density incentives offered are substantial. Increased density in appropriate areas of the
City will be a key to stable housing prices. In addition, the City Council adopted two Smart Growth subdistricts under MGL Chapter 40R in 2010, which were approved by DHCD. Finally, Easthampton’s
flexible Mill Industrial zoning has lead to the re-development of vacant mill space as live-work studios.
Housing developed as part of mill re-use follows several sustainable development principles, such as
concentrated development, brownfield reuse, expand housing opportunities, and transportation choice by
access to transit and Manhan Rail Trail.
The Housing Partnership and area non-profits continue to seek land or the re-use of municipal
properties for the development of ownership and rental units. Once property is under public control, the
City and non-profits will seek Community Development/Housing funds or private partners to assist with
development. A 2006 HDSP grant preserved a 13-unit SRO in the downtown area. Community
Development funds would also be useful for assistance with mill redevelopment. A great opportunity for
the City is the vacancy of One Ferry Street. With private or non-profit developers, the City hopes the
redevelopment of this site will consist of a mixture of uses including affordable housing. Future owners
may require assistance for redevelopment and contamination cleanup costs.
Easthampton’s Housing Rehabilitation program remains the cornerstone for the preservation of
safe affordable housing stock. The City relies on Block Grant funds to assist low and moderate income
residents (including the elderly), or landlords with LMI tenants, with the renovation of their homes. This
preserves the stock for LMI use for a 15-year period or longer. Bringing the units up to the building code
assures that each unit will not continue to degrade, thereby de-valuing an investment or leading to the loss
of home. For households at risk of losing their homes, financial literacy and foreclosure prevention are
valuable services.
The provision of intensive homebuying counseling and downpayment/closing cost assistance to
low and moderate income households in Easthampton is critical. With current low interest rates and
available programs such as the ONE Mortgage Program and programs available through local banks, there
is the opportunity to help through technical assistance and funding of down payments, closing costs, and
mortgage buydowns. With a market adjustment lowering the sales prices of homes, there are homes within
reach to first time homebuyers with moderate incomes. Counseling will have LMI residents prepared for
the opportunity available through 40B units and dropping home costs. In the past CDBG grants have
funded a First Time Homebuyer program that is useful in this housing climate. Moderate income residents
need technical and funding assistance to purchase homes. The Housing Partnership is looking to utilize
Community Preservation Act funds for a similar program in the future.
Social Services. Easthampton is locally underserved by social services. Residents regularly need to travel
to neighboring cities such as Holyoke, Northampton, and Springfield to receive services. Easthampton
has worked in two primary ways to address the issue. The City has encouraged services to locate satellite
offices in Easthampton. At the same time, the City has worked with the regional transit authority to
enhance access to public transportation.
The City uses several methods to identify local social service needs. Forums have been held with
service providers and clients to discuss needs and priorities. From these discussions, trends were
identified, as well as areas for collaboration and coordination. The Planning Department conducted four
surveys (2000, 2002, 2005, 2007) of service providers to identify shortfalls in service. A follow-up
providers’ forum was held in 2008. From the data collected, the following services were identified as
priorities (not in any order): (1) Services and programs to Disadvantaged persons, (2) Financial Literacy
and Foreclosure prevention, (3) Adult Basic Education and (4) Workforce/Job Training and Assistance.
Additionally, Easthampton has a large elder population. As of the 2010 US Census, 3,505 (22%) of
Easthampton residents are over 60 years old. Population projections show this number could increase to
5,629 (38%) by the year 2030 (source: Donahue Institute, 2013).
The City of Easthampton will look to Community Development Block Grant funds to provide
priority services when the City is eligible for funding. The City will work with service providers to seek
additional funds during non-funding years. The Council on Aging will continue to be funded by the City,
providing outreach service through the City budget or other grant sources. Easthampton has consistently
funded local social services from its operating budget. Annual appropriations totaling approximately
$163,000 are made to the Council on Aging to keep critical care, social, and housing services available.
The City contracts the operation of the Town Lodging house to a non-profit housing agency, so the SRO
housing will be preserved and services to shelter residents will be increased.
Downtown and Economic Development. Easthampton has invested significant time and funds in the
planning and restoration of its Downtown, particularly around Cottage Street, which was designated a
blighted area in 2001 and Pleasant Street (slum and blight, 2004). Plans, some of which have been
implemented, include improvements to Nashawannuck Pond, such as the new Promenade Park, better
lighting, a public parking lot, stronger signage, and façade improvements. Dozens of residents and
business owners have participated in several design charrettes. The Mayor, City Council and the
Department of Public Works have contributed funds and resources toward the current improvements being
made to downtown, Pleasant Street, and other parts of the Target Area. The goal for downtown is to
improve the physical space in order to promote the business climate. The design work implemented on
Cottage Street and the Manhan Rail Trail has been extended to Union Street in 2014. The Rail Trail has
been a great success and brings numerous people through the downtown. This link is creating many
opportunities for downtown business and residential growth. Similar needs to those found on Cottage
Street, such as parking and façade work, are found along Union Street and Main Street.
Funding for downtown improvements must come from several sources. Improvements to
Nashawannuck Pond leading to dredging were funded by the Commonwealth, DEP, the U.S. EPA, the
Army Corps of Engineers and local donations. The new Nashawannuck Pond Promenade Park was funded
from a PARC grant and local funds. A new ADA compliant boat ramp on Water Lane was funded and
built by the state Department of Fishing and Boating Access in 2015. The City used local funds to upgrade
its busiest intersection (Main Street/Union Street) in 2005. This greatly improved traffic flow, pedestrian
safety and transit access. Planning for the intersection included the business community and the local
Commission on Disability. The Rail Trail has been funded by a federal appropriation, MassDOT, and
local funds. A 0.7-mile extension was constructed in 2011 using federal funds. The three-mile connection
to Northampton has been completed utilizing ARRA and CPA funds. Streetscape improvements
(sidewalks, facades, parking) should be extended throughout downtown, especially Union and Main St.
The need for business growth extends beyond Downtown Easthampton. The City has an historic
mill district that had been nearly vacant in the mid-1990’s but has seen rejuvenation through mixed use
development and the addition of smaller industries. However, mill re-development is costly, and support
is needed to continue improvements to re-establish the job base of the community. Some of the remaining
undeveloped mills have contamination issues. Brownfield assistance funding may be necessary in order
to re-use these sites. The mill district lies primarily along Pleasant Street, which was designated a blighted
area. Streetscape improvements through Block Grant funds have assisted mill re-developers in attracting
businesses through improved signage, aesthetics and safety features, sidewalk reconstruction and
improved lighting. A FY2006 CDAG grant reconstructed Pleasant Street and continued sidewalk and
lighting improvements; this pulled all the aspects of Pleasant Street together, linking the neighborhood
with downtown, the Rail Trail, and to services in the Mill District while creating dozens of jobs.
MassWorks grants (2012, 2013 and 2014) addressed safety issues and needed infrastructure improvements
in this key economic development area. The Lower Mill Pond Park was created with Urban Rivers, PARC,
and local funds.
Easthampton’s strength or niche appears to be small business development. Startup businesses and
microenterprises need additional support. The City has offered assistance with CDBG funds in the form
of technical assistance to microenterprises. The City has received positive feedback from this program
and has seen the success of new small businesses.
Easthampton’s has very little industrially-zoned land. A new district for industrial growth should
be established. Should an appropriate area be found, technical assistance and funds may be needed to
develop a small industrial park. Additionally, the Highway Business Review Committee developed a plan
in 2013 for Easthampton’s commercial corridor for future sustainable economic development.
Arts Industrial Cluster Growth. The Easthampton artist community has developed primarily within the
mixed use mills, but now extends to the downtown area, particularly in the Cottage
Street Cultural District. Open studios, celebrations and monthly Art Walks are part of Easthampton’s
cultural calendar. The City received grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to create and expand
economic opportunities for artists, businesses and cultural establishments. These have forged better links
between the arts businesses and the business community, Chamber of Commerce and local events.
Easthampton held a planning forum on September 17, 2005 to discuss the impact and future of the arts in
Easthampton and currently conducts an annual evaluation of the arts programs. Easthampton City Arts+
opened an office, hired full-time staff, and promotes the local cultural economic development agenda. In
2009 and 2012, the City held a summer-long series of events centered around a public art display. In 2014
and 2015, the City held a day-long cultural festival on Cottage Street. These events drew thousands of
visitors to downtown and contributed much-needed revenues to local business. Continued events and
activities are necessary each year to continue these successes.
Public Access/Barrier Removal. Most of Easthampton’s public facilities and buildings have been
improved based upon the Easthampton Transition Plan. The City’s Commission on Disability has
identified sidewalk and business improvements as next steps. An inventory of curb cuts, sidewalks, and
parking areas was initiated during the Master Plan process and a review of park facilities was completed
in 2013. Programmatic barriers must also be removed. Access to services and downtown shops, as well
as local social services, health, and recreational activities should be improved. Projects that involve
historic municipal structures may also draw on Community Preservation Funds. A CPA funded design for
a Town Hall elevator determined the best location and operation as the City seeks to re-use the historic
building to draw people to downtown.
Priority Community Development Goals
The City’s priority is continued balanced growth that reflects the history and future needs of the City’s
residents as described above, including employment and housing opportunities, activities and services
for all residents without regard to income. The following goals were identified by the community:
1. Create and retain housing available to residents with a broad range of incomes. The increase and
maintenance of the supply of both rental and ownership units are necessary.
2. Enhance the local climate for sustainable economic development: in the commercial downtown,
the industrial manufacturing base, green energy, and the growing arts cluster.
3. The Open Space and Recreation priorities focus on the preservation of land over the Barnes
Aquifer, along Mt. Tom, along the Manhan River Greenway, and land for agricultural use.
Recreation improvements are focused on existing parks and access to local ponds.
4. Bring public services to and expand those currently in the City that compliment population needs
and community development priorities.
5. Protect key Historic and Cultural resources through the re-use of Old Town Hall and the
recognition and protection of key historic districts and sites will contribute to the long-term
maintenance of Easthampton’s community character.
6. Create connections through planning, growth, and activities based on links between people,
infrastructure, resources, and services.
Priority Projects
No.
Priority Project
1 Strengthen downtown through increased housing units, continued affordability of
commercial space, access to gathering space, and links to public transportation.
Expand the downtown to include Pleasant Street through infrastructure, signage, and
aesthetic improvements.
2 Continue the Housing Rehabilitation program throughout the city with grant funds
supplemented by Community Preservation funds and program income.
3 Aggressively support the redevelopment and reuse of vacant buildings to mixed use in
the Mill Industrial and Downtown zoning districts. Assist with commercial and
residential brownfields redevelopment. Continue support for redevelopment at One
Ferry Street, Pleasant Street mills, and 154 Everett Street.
4 Develop and refurbish infrastructure to promote smart growth initiatives in
neighborhoods.
5 Build energy efficient, affordable housing through public-private partnerships.
6 Construct new schools and complete improvements per State guidance and funding.
7 Improve design and operation of Union and Northampton Street to allow all modal
users to use them safely.
8 Expand services and activities for youth and young adults including school to work
programs. Include youth in the creation of a Youth Center.
9 Continued assistance, such as planning, marketing, financing and startup, to small
businesses, microenterprises, and artists.
10 Market and support Easthampton’s Cottage Street Cultural District. Support an
increase in public art and art education.
11 Maintain up-to-date technology in all schools and municipal facilities.
12 Provide financial literacy and foreclosure prevention programs to increase financial
stability. Offer First Time Home Buyer Resources such as counseling, down
payment/closing cost assistance, and mortgage subsidies.
13 Continue phased development of Lower Mill Pond Park, including new skatepark.
Consider other expanded events including concerts, art shows, and festivals.
14 Infrastructure improvements to Nonotuck Park and existing neighborhood parks such
as Pleasant Green, Strong Street, and Wayside Park such as restrooms, parking areas,
administration and maintenance buildings, indoor/outdoor pool repair or replacement,
park furniture, youth play areas, and lighted ballfield(s). Protect environmentally
sensitive areas of the parks.
15 Continue physical improvements to Old Town Hall including elevator, fire escape,
repaired stain glass windows, restoration of the auditorium, and re-pointing of
building.
16 Increase senior citizen services to improve health and living conditions.
17 Increase access to residents with disabilities through physical improvements and
programs.
18 Provide local services to disadvantaged populations including persons with disabilities
including veterans, domestic violence residents and residents under age 60 to assist
with self sufficiency, financial stability, inadequate housing, hunger and health-related
issues.
19 Support job assistance and training for Easthampton’s workforce and unemployed.
20 Continue preservation of priority agricultural lands, particularly along Park Hill and
East Street. Work with the Agricultural Commission to promote local food and
agricultural security as well as require growing a significant portion of food for local
use through leases and contracts for city-owned land under APR.
CDBG eligible
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Protect the Barnes Aquifer through land acquisition in southern end and regulatory
protection in northern Zone 2.
The Easthampton Energy Commission to promote and act on energy self-sufficiency
and increased conservation. Develop and implement new green energy sources and
develop renewable energy sources for small businesses and homeowners.
Continue to work on such issues as increased access to and use of pedestrian ways and
public transit, including expanding coverage of PVTA.
Develop an industrial retention and expansion program. Increase the supply of
industrial zoned land through zoning review and site identification of appropriate
industrial use location. Seek opportunity for development of small industrial park.
Attract computing center spin-offs.
Increase local capacity by providing staff and/or technical assistance for economic
development, conservation, housing, and engineering/infrastructure.
Create and implement a list of uses for Community Preservation Act affordable
housing funds according to the state law. In exchange for affordable housing
restrictions (15-30 years) funds could be used for buy down of housing prices, down
payment assistance, rental assistance, predevelopment funds, or construction match.
Modify zoning with tools that establish incentives and requirements for affordable
housing.
Create links between surrounding neighborhoods to the Manhan Rail Trail.
Inventory city-owned properties and develop plan for re-use of vacant / underutilized
properties. As land and school buildings are considered for disposal, affordable
housing should be a priority re-use.
Assist with improvements to Emily Williston library.
Include affordable housing in open space preservation projects, such as the
construction of housing along East Street, while preserving a large segment of open
space.
Provide educational services for all sectors of the population including Adult Basic
Education.
Promote awareness and increase outreach and education about historic resources and
districts. Create Historic Districts for listing on the National Register including the
Mill District, Main/Park Street and Union/Cottage Streets.
Encourage new Downtown and Mill Industrial development to match the historic
character of the community.
Improve public safety through services that link with health programs, homeland
security / emergency preparedness and healthy community initiatives.
Update Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) ordinance to create more incentives for
use. Promote TDR to housing developers.
Improve access to Manhan River, including a waterway for non-motorized boats
Yes
The above list had extensive revision and input in 2010 and is consistent with the priorities and goals of the
Easthampton Master Plan.
Community Development Strategy Public Forum
October 20, 2015
6:00PM
Municipal Office Building, 2nd Floor, 50 Payson Avenue, Easthampton
Minutes
Jessica Allan, City Planner, called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM and introduced herself and
Susan Penha, the City's CDBG Program Coordinator. Ms. Allan explained the purpose of the
meeting was to review the City's Community Development Strategy (CDS) every 3 years,
answer any questions attendees may have, and receive feedback and suggestions from attendees.
She explained that an annual review ofthe CDS is a requirement of the State as part of the City's
application for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) although it is also useful for
other purposes, such as the Pleasant Street Mills MassWorks grant and the PARC Boardwalk
grant.
J. Allan explained that CDBG requires municipalities to identify a geographic target area within
which block grant programs/projects must be located. She reviewed the map identifying
Easthampton's Target Area. There were some questions from City Councilors about why certain
districts and streets were not included. 1. Allan explained the reasons the area was chosen as the
target area. It was suggested that the Planning Department review two additional streets to add
to the target area (Mill Street and Ward Ave).
J. Allan reviewed the 6 Priority Community Development Goals and also reported that the CDS
was aligned with Master Plan goals in 2010.
Priority Projects: J. Allan explained that the CDBG Program requires the City to detail projects
and activities identified as responding to a need and then listing these in order of priority. She
presented the 41 projects currently listed and suggested that the group review each project and
decide if it should remain on the priority li st and if it should go up or down in ranking.
Some Questions (Q) Answers (A from J. Allan) and comments (C) during the ensuing discussion
about the priority projects include:
Q: Does CDBG fund Open Space and Recreational projects like the Boardwalk?
A: No. CDBG is for low/moderate income people or to eliminate slum and blight.
Q: Are we ranking these projects tonight just for CDBG projects?
A: The projects must be ranked in order of priority for CDBG but the priorities are not limited to
CDBG funded projects.
C: #7, #30 and #3 1 can be deleted since they have been accomplished or regionalized.
C: Project #41 (improve access to Manhan River) should be taken off the list or remain last.
Q: Project #40 (health programs) could that include services for opiate treatment too? How
would that be implemented?
A: Other Departments within the City and outside agencies can certainly use this priority list for
their planning. We make it available on the City's website.
C: Combine #37 and 38 since they both deal with historic districts.
C: #34 has never been used in the City (TDR) so move it down in priority.
C: #32 (Manhan Rail Trail) and #33 (Property inventory) should be moved up in priority.
C: It is hard to assess priority without having hard data.
C: #36 should remain a priority. Reunion Center was previously funded with CDBG and now
the Collaborative funds it.
C: It is hard to consistently fund social services with CDBG funding because the City is not
guaranteed funding each year. It is a competitive process and the City is now a CDF 2
community and can't get funding 2 years in a row.
C: Move down #25 (Library) in priority and remove expansion and move up #26 in priority
(assistance to small businesses)
C: #24 (establish a local Transportation Commission). I would delete that part because PVTA
doesn't listen to anything we say anyway. Improved access is important though. We need
more stops in the City.
C: Separate Union St. out of#24 and move it up in priority.
C: #23 add homeowners in addition to small businesses for developing renewable energy
sources.
C: #21 is important. I would like to start permaculture in the City.
C: It seems like the Conway School could be of great use in some of these areas.
C: #20 should be moved up. The Old Town Hall can be a great community space.
C: #15 (up to date technology) should be moved up. This is so important in all our schools.
C: Discussion about the skatepark priority. Should it be deleted or moved to #14 with the Parks.
C: Discussion about the need for an indoor pool for the community. Include it in #14.
C: #9 (Industrial retention) should be moved down in priority.
C: #5 (Housing Rehab) should go up to the top of the list. Discussion about the importance of
this program in the City, and the large waiting list which is currently at 45.
C: #2 (energy efficient housing) should go down in the list. Housing Rehab for LMI residents is
more important.
With no further comments or questions, J. Allan adjourned the meeting at 7:30 PM. She
encouraged people to submit additional written comments.
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CITY OF EASTHAMPTON
Planning Department
50 Payson Avenu e
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1406 TEL
(413) 529-1433 FAX
October 7, 2015
Dear Friends, CoIIeagues, Officials, Community Members and Service Providers:
On Tuesday, October 20 th at 6:00 p.m., the Planning Department wiII hold its public forum on
the City's Community Development Strategy. The Strategy outlines goals and priorities for
community development and is a requirement for the City's Block Grant applications which fund
housing, social services, and facilities projects. The Strategy has also been instrumental for other
successful grant applications, such as MassWorks for Pleasant Street MiIIs area and the
Boardwalk grant. The current Strategy, developed in 2012, is posted on the City's website,
www.easthampton.org. under the Planning Department documents.
Thank you for considering attending and for the time that you commit to the interests and
betterment of Easthampton. The meeting, held on the top floor of 50 Payson Avenue, is another
opportunity to guide the community's development. Your presence, participation, and ideas are
appreciated. Please caII me with any questions, or feel free to submit any comments in writing.
RespectfuIIy, ,
essica AIIan, Planner
PUBLIC FORUM NOTICE
City of Easthampton
The Easthampton Planning Department will hold a public forum to
prepare and present the 2016-2018 Community Development Strategy
which details the City's community development needs and establishes a
priority list for the implementation and funding of community
development projects. Copies of the current Community Development
Strategy and Priorities are available in the Planning Department at 50
Payson Avenue or online at www.easthampton.org under the Planning
Department.
Residents, businesses and organizations with an interest in these or other
projects should attend to present their views. Changes in priorities will
be presented, and recommendations for changes are welcome.
DATE:
TIME:
LOCATION:
Tuesday, October 20,2015
6:00 PM
Municipal Office Building,
Second Floor Meeting Room,
50 Payson Avenue
For more information, call the City Planner at 529-1406 or the CDBG
Program Coordinator at 529-1438.
If an accommodation (large print, sign language interpreter, translator,
etc.) is required, call (413) 529-1438 by October 13th.
Jessica Allan
From:
Sent:
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Attachments:
Jessica Allan <allanj@easthampton.org>
Wednesday, October 07, 2015 3:20 PM
Barbara LaBombard; 'Chuck Conner'; 'Cindy Bow'; 'Char Gentes';
bernardgawle@pi nevalleyrealty.net; Bill Canon; McCullagh, Charles; Dave Mottor; Dave
Witthaus; Eddie Fedor; Fran Hamel; Jamie Webb; jgracia@easthamptonwater.com;
Mazik, Jim; Joanne Campbell Oc@valleycdc.com); John Bator; John Bruner; Easthampton
Parks And Rec; 'Liz Provo'; Marin Goldstein; 'Marty Klein'; Melissa Pike; Patrick Brough;
Paul Nowak; Easthampton Community Center; Robert Alberti; Russell Braen;
susancdbg@easthampton.org; Tom Newton; whennemann@easthampton.org; Don &
Wendy Taylor-Jourdian; 'Karen Cadieux'; 'DARLENEA@smoc.org '; 'BSmall@smoc.org';
'Dunphy, Christopher'; 'Linda Talbot'; 'Bruce McMahon'; 'brodgers@easthampton.org';
'Jackie Duda'; 'ehampton@cwmars.org'; 'Melissa Zawadzki'; 'J ane Sakiewicz'; 'Na ncy
Follansbee'; 'Joe Pipczynski'; 'Patricia Cotton'; 'veterans@easthampton.org'; 'Mary
Serreze'; 'Chris Lindahl'; 'Michael Tautznik'; 'Edward Check'; 'Dan Hagan'; 'Dan Rist';
Jennifer Hayes; 'Joe McCoy'; 'Joy Winnie'; JP Kwiecinski; 'Nate Ziegler'; 'Salem Derby';
Tamara Smith (smith4citycouncilor@gmaiLcom); Ashley Krause; 'Christopher Cocks haw';
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Coady'; aletaken@gmaiLcom; Angelique Baker; corey boyle; 'Cynthia Stefan
(smileycyndi @gma iLcom)'; Jim Vaillancourt Oimvaillancourt69@outlook.com);
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(azpropertieseasthampton@gmaiLcom); 'Josh Rosenblatt'; 'michael buehrle'; Moe
Bellevue; 'Tom Brown'; 'Betty Burnham'; 'Jackie Brousseau-Pereira '; 'Janna Tetreault';
'katkroI126@yahoo.com'; 'bosshoss2005@gmail.com'; 'chetsek@charter.net'; Christine
Ellis (Tinae1922@yahoo.com); Jtimme@dwpm.com';jzcodelord .; Libby Reinish
(libby.reinish@gmaiLcom); James Witmer O.witmer@142pleasant.com); Marilyn Sturgill;
Mike Michon; Richard Alcorn; Ron Sturgill; Walt Nero; Will Bundy; 'arteliac@aoLcom';
burns@easthampton.org; 'cabbe@netzero.net'; 'crutchfield.christy@gmaiLcom';
'erdomadsen @g ma il.com '; 'esinedmorr@aoLcom'; 'laborde8357@charter.net';
'marliesstoddard @yahoo.com '; 'meagandhp@gmail.com'; 'mkmarcia@yahoo.com';
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Community Development Strateg y Meeting
CDS for 2012 CDF.pdf; CDS PUBLIC FORUM FLYER for 2016.pdf
Dear Friends, Colleagues, Officials, Community Members and Service Providers:
On Tuesday, October 20'h at 6:00 p,m" the Planning Department will hold its public forum on the City's Community
Development Strategy. The Strategy outlines goals and priorities for community development and is a requirement for
the City's Block Grant applications which fund housing, socia l services, and facilities projects, The Strategy has also been
instrumental for other successful grant applications, such as MassWorks for Pleasant Street Mills area and the
Boardwalk grant. The current Strategy, developed in 2012, is attached to this email as well as posted on the City's
website, www.easthampton ,org, under the Planning Department documents.
Thank you for considering attending and for the time that you commit to the interests and betterment of
Easthampton . The meeting, held on the top floor of 50 Payson Avenue, is another opportunity to guide the community's
development. Your presence, participation, and ideas are appreciated. Please call me with any questions, or feel free to
submit any comments in writing.
Respectfu Ily,
Jessica
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Easthampton planning forum set for Oct.
Having a community development strategy in place hetped secure funding for the Pleasant Street Mills project, now under
construction, said city planner Jessica Allan. (Mary Serreze phofo)
[http://connect.masslive.com/user/mserreze/index.html] By Mary Serreze I Special to The Republican [http://connect.mas
on October 07, 2015 at 5:40 PM
EASTHAMPTON - Those interested in Easthampton's future are invited to a public forum hosted
by the city's planning department.
The forum, set for Tues. Oct. 20 at 6 p.m., will review the city's three-year community development
strategy, The strategy, which outline outlines community goals and priorities, is a requirement for
block grant applications which fund housing, social services, and other projects, said city planner
Jessica Allan.
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The meeting will be held on the top floor of the city's municipal building at 50 Payson Ave.
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Having an strategy in place helped secure three years of MassWorks grants for the Pleasant Street
Mills project, and also enabled a state grant which helped build the Nashawannuck Pond boardwalk,
Allan said.
"This is another opportunity to guide the community's development," Allan wrote in an email to
members of the community. "Your presence, participation, and ideas are appreciated. Please call me
with any questions, or feel free to submit any comments in writing."
The current plan, developed in
2012,
can be downloaded and viewed below:
Easthampton MA Community Development Strategy 2012-2015 [https:/Iwww.scribd.com/doc/283996978
IEasthampton-MA-Community-Development-Strategy-2012-2015] by Mary Serreze [https:/Iwww.scribd.com
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