Newton Community Preservation Program

Two New Proposals submitted by Historic Newton for CPA funding:

Jackson Homestead Fence Replacement - Historic Newton has submitted a pre-proposal for CPA Historic Resource funding to replace approximately 200-210 feet of badly damaged and decaying cedar picket fencing along the Jackson Road property line including two 4' x 4' walk gates and one 12' double gate for vehicles. The CPA funds would cover the cost of removal and disposal of old materials as well as the installation of a new fence. Full Proposal submitted on October 9 for November 10 Public Hearing. For more information, go to: http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/planning/cpa/projects/museum.asp

Durant-Kenrick Gutter and Window Repairs - Historic Newton has submitted a pre-proposal for CPA Historic Resource funding to replace the failed copper-lined gutter system on the east façade of the 1732 Durant-Kenrick House with a new wood or historically appropriate fiberglass gutter, repair the damage to the exterior façade caused by water infiltration, and restore the six wood windows on the façade which are also water damaged. For more information, go to:
http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/planning/cpa/projects/durant.asp

Newton, MA - Historic Newton Historic Newton (www.historicnewton.org) is a public-private partnership between a City department (the Jackson Homestead/ Newton History Museum) and a private nonprofit organization (the Newton Historical Society).

The CPC is holding a joint Public Hearing with the Planning and Development Board on May 4, 2020 beginning at 7:00 PM to review the COVID-19 Emergency Housing Relief Program Proposal. For this meeting's full Agenda and pre-meeting packet, go to www.newtonma.gov/cpa.

This is a virtual meeting. No in-person meeting will take place at City Hall.

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COVID-19 EMERGENCY HOUSING RELIEF PROGRAM

The CPC has received a proposal requesting $2,000,000 in CPA funding for the COVID-19 Emergency Housing Relief Program. Recognizing that many Newton households are now facing the loss of income or employment, the City has partnered with the Metro West Housing Collaborative (MWCD) to create a COVID-19 Emergency Housing Relief Program to assist Newton households which have been negatively impacted by the ongoing pandemic. The intent of the program is to provide some assistance and stability for Newton’s at-risk households by providing short term assistance (up to three months) to households who are below 100% AMI (Area Median Income).

The program proposes to pay 70% of a household’s monthly rent or mortgage payment, with a maximum amount of assistance per household per month of $2,500 ($7,500 max. for 3 months of assistance) and is anticipated to assist at least 300 households. While the program is primarily focused on rental assistance, it may also provide mortgage assistance to households who own existing affordable deed-restricted units.

The City has worked closely with MWCD to develop this program based on best standards provided by the Community Preservation Coalition and Massachusetts Housing Partnership. The MWCD will administer the day to day running of the program, including developing the application process, verifying eligibility, and releasing monthly payments directly to landlords or mortgage servicing agencies.

A copy of the Proposal and supporting Project Information is available on the CPC's website at www.newtonma.gov/gov/planning/cpa/projects/covid_19_emergency_housing_relief_program.asp

New Time and Location for next CPC meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2020

The CPC meeting has been moved to Room 205 in Newton City Hall beginning at 7:30 p.m. The revised agenda and pre-meeting packet are available at www.newtonma.gov/cpa. All items on this agenda are committee business, including a discussion of program planning and outreach. No proposal or project decisions are scheduled at this meeting.

The next pre-meeting deadline for pre-proposals and other agenda discussion items is Friday, March 27, for the April 14 meeting.

For assistance, contact Lara Kritzer at [email protected] or by phone at 617.796.1144.

Newton, MA - Community Preservation Program

NEXT CPC MEETINGS: Tuesday, March 10, 2020

The CPC will hold its next regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 beginning at 7:00 P.M. in the Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut Street, Newtonville. The full agenda and pre-meeting packet are available at www.newtonma.gov/cpa. All items on this agenda are committee business, including a discussion of program planning and outreach. No proposal or project decisions are scheduled at this meeting.

The next pre-meeting deadline for pre-proposals and other agenda discussion items is Friday, March 27, for the April 14 meeting.

For assistance, contact Lara Kritzer at [email protected] or by phone at 617.796.1144.

Newton, MA - Community Preservation Program