What To Do With $300,000? Barnstable Wants To Know

BARNSTABLE, MA — The town is looking for public input that will help decide how it makes use of nearly $300,000 in federal funds.

A hearing Tuesday will gather comments that may ultimately shape a one-year action plan for the Community Development Block Grant, according to a town memo.

Barnstable and municipalities nationwide rely on CDBG funds each year to help provide housing, create jobs and make community improvements. The money, which comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, can pay for a wide range of activities, such as building affordable homes, renovating public facilities or promoting business growth.

Barnstable expects to receive a grant of $291,036 this year, the memo said.

Residents, public agencies, community organizations and other members of the public can provide comments at the hearing on March 10 at 5 p.m., in the town hall, 367 Main St., Hyannis.

Written remarks can also be submitted via email at James.Kupfer@barnstable.gov with “CDBG Comments” in the subject line.

Town planners will unveil a proposed plan April 1 on the town’s website. They will also include comments received by May 4 in Barnstable’s final grant documents submitted to HUD for approval.