Politics & Government

Abington Holding Public Hearing To Apply For Housing Rehab Grant

Abington Township officials said that it is seeking a $300,000 DCED grant. The application is expected to go before commissioners on June 13

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ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA —The township will hold a public hearing Wednesday morning on its application to obtain funds for a housing rehabilitation project.

The township will hold the hearing at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Township Building, 1176 Old York Rd., First Floor Conference Room, and by virtual conference call.

The purpose of the public hearing is to present an application for the DCED HOME funds for $300,000 for Existing Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation.

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The township intends to apply DCED on or before June 28.

There are two ways for the public to virtually participate in the meeting.

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Residents can access the meeting online, by a computer, iPad, iPhone or Android at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83951474515.

This link will enable residents to hear the meeting, see presentations, and make public comments.

There will be no video capabilities. Residents who are unable to join online can listen to the meeting by calling 1-929-436-2866 and entering the meeting ID number 839 5147 4515 when prompted.

Written or oral comments regarding the application will be accepted until June 13.

Comments may be directed to Kimberly Hamm, Director of Community Development, by email at khamm@Abingtonpa.gov, or phone at 267-536-1019.

A resolution to apply will be submitted for consideration to the Board of Commissioners at its on June 13 meeting at 7 p.m.

All interested persons, groups, and organizations are encouraged to attend the public hearing and will be allowed to present oral or written testimony concerning the proposed plans and use of Federal funds.

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