Affordable Housing Trust approves revised grant with contractor quotes.
Affordable Housing Trust · Meeting of June 3, 2026
WEST NEWBURY — Affordable Housing Trust approves revised $4,670 home repair grant. Chair Wendy Reed reported that the recipient had obtained lower contractor quotes, revising the grant downward from a $7,000 maximum. Kevin Bowe's motion to approve the new total, which included $1,565 for stoop and roof work and $3,105 for water heater and sewer repairs, passed unanimously.
The Trust pivoted its accessory dwelling unit outreach strategy after learning a similar Newburyport event drew minimal attendance, tasking Michael Hoffman with drafting a one-page informational sheet instead. Derek Mitchell reported the YWCA Director expressed strong interest in serving as a resource for future affordable housing development tied to the Mullen property MHP grant.
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Source: the Affordable Housing Trust meeting of June 3, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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