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Town of Brewster
Community Preservation Committee
2198 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631
cpcmeeting@brewster-ma.gov
(508) 896-3701
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
2198 Main Street
September 27, 2023 at 4:00 PM
This meeting will be conducted in person at the time and location identified above. This means that at least a quorum of the
members of the public body will attend the meeting in person and members of the public are welcome to attend in person as
well. As a courtesy only, access to the meeting is also being provided via remote means in accordance with applicable
law. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the
public, the meeting/hearing will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual
broadcast or affect remote attendance or participation, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with
particular interest in any specific item on this agenda, which includes an applicant and its representatives, should make plans
for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly.
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When required by law or allowed by the Chair, persons wishing to provide public comment or otherwise participate in the
meeting, may do so by accessing the meeting remotely, as noted above. Additionally, the meeting will be broadcast live, in real
time, via Live broadcast (Brewster Government TV Channel 18), Livestream (livestream.brewster-ma.gov), or Video
recording (tv.brewster-ma.gov).
Please note that the CPC may take official action, including votes, on any item on this agenda.
1. Call to Order
2. Declaration of a Quorum
3. Meeting participation statement
4. Recording Statement: As required by the Open Meeting Law we are informing you that the Town
will be video and audio taping as well as broadcasting this public meeting. In addition, if anyone else
intends to either video or audio tape this meeting they are required to inform the chair.
5. Public Announcements and Comment: Members of the public may address the CPC on matters
not on the meeting’s agenda for a maximum of 3-5 minutes at the Chair’s discretion. The CPC
will not reply to statements made or answer questions raised during public comment but may add
items presented to a future agenda.
6. Financial Update
7. Discussion and possible vote on funding request from Preservation of Affordable Housing
(POAH) and Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) for $500,000 toward the construction of 45
affordable rental units at 0 Millstone Road (Spring Rock Village), including dollar amount,
funding source, conditions, and CPC liaison.
8. Discussion and possible vote on draft warrant article for November 13 town meeting.
9. Outreach planning for Annual Public Hearing on 10/25
10. Approval of minutes from August 17 Joint Meeting on Local Preference
11. Project updates
12. Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair
13. Announcements
14. Next Meeting: October 11 at 4 PM
15. Adjournment
Date Posted: Date Revised: Received by Town Clerk:
9/11/23
Community
Preservation
Committee
Faythe Ellis
Chair
Sarah Robinson
Vice Chair
Sharon Marotti
Treasurer
Elizabeth Taylor
Clerk
Roland Bassett, Jr.
Christine Boucher
Bruce Evans
Peggy Jablonski
Paul Ruchinskas
CPC Assistant
Beth Devine
Community Preservation Committee: FY24 Forecast as of 9/24/2023
3,624,053$
1,223,691$
358,153$ 1,581,844$
1,581,844$
Pre FY24 FY24
10%10%10%
Open Space Housing Historical
$ 2,002,817 $ 144,789 $ 301,854 $ 1,174,593 3,624,053$
$ 158,184 $ 158,184 $ 158,184 $ 1,107,291 1,581,844$
$ 2,161,001 $ 302,973 $ 460,039 $ 1,174,593 $ 1,107,291 5,205,897$
Open Space Housing Historical
$ (49,050)
$ (94,400)
$ (46,183)
(79,092)$
Spring 2024 Town Meeting Approved
(70,580)$
107 Main St, Orleans (55,000)$
Juniper Hill, Wellfleet (55,000)$
FORWARD Phase 2 (125,000)$
Accessible Outdoor Furniture (9,670)$
Fall 2024 Town Meeting Applications
Millstone Road Housing - POAH (500,000)$
Buydown Program - Housing Trust (255,000)$
Total YTD Obligations - fy24 $ (189,633) $ - $ - $ (1,070,250) $ (79,092)(1,338,975.20)$
$ 1,971,368 $ 302,973 $ 460,039 $ 104,343 $ 1,028,199 3,866,922.04$
Total net available from all accounts
[5] Allocated funds from the revised funding allocation method voted on at town meeting in the Spring of 2023. New allocation is 70% for Undesignated Fund Balance
[1] Balance forwarded estimated from prior year includes all unallocated funds, including unspent amounts from projects and budgeted administrative and professional
{4{ Balance forwarded for all unallocated funds in the previous "Budgeted for Unreserved Funds" account, which contained funds using the Pre-
FY24 allocation method
(2) State Match revenue is projected at 30%
[3] Administrative expenses are limited by law to 5% of the total CPC budget and include primarily payroll costs, legal and other professional
Coalition dues.
Undesignated Fund
Balance [5]
FY-23 Actual Unreserved Fund Balance with Original
Match(4)
FY-24 Estimated revenue
fy24 Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance as of 9/24/2023
with Adjustments
FY-24 obligations as of 08/19/2023
BBJ Property Bond #1
BBJ Property Bond #2
Bates Property Bond
Administration Expense [3]
Housing Coordinator
FY-24 Estimated Funds available
FY-23 Estimated total balance forwarded [1]:
FY-24 Estimated local tax revenue:
FY-24 Estimated State contribution [2]:
Total FY-24 Estimated funds available:
Undesignated Fund
Balance [4]
BONDS
BONDS
Warrant Projects by CPA Category Open Space Housing Historical Recreation
Admin/Undesignate
d (4 categories)Revenue Assumption
FY24 Spring TM approved 305,580$ 9,670$ 79,092$ 1,581,844$
FY24 Fall Proposed 755,000$
FY25 Spring
FY25 Fall
FY26 Spring
FY26 Fall
FY27 Spring
FY27 Fall
Totals -$ 1,060,580$ -$ 9,670$ 79,092$ 1,581,844$
% of revenue 0%67%0%1%5%
Target %30%30%10%10%20%
Description Notes Open Space Housing Historical Recreation
Unallocated
Reserve - Historic,
Rec, Housing
Unallocated
Reserve - all Admin
Carryover
EOY FY22 1,556,879$ 45,370$ 500,351$ 757,756$
Bond expenseFY23-27 (819,837)$
Net amount (A)737,042$ 45,370$ 500,351$ 757,756$ 2,040,519$
Revenue EOY FY23 50/10/10/25/5 906,595$ 181,319$ 181,319$ 472,422$ 71,535$ 1,813,189$
FY24 TAP 30/30/10/10/15/5 543,957$ 543,957$ 181,319$ 181,319$ 271,978$ 79,092$ 1,581,844$
FY25 TAP 30/30/10/10/15/5 474,553$ 474,553$ 158,184$ 158,184$ 237,277$ 81,070$ 1,621,390$
FY26 TAP 30/30/10/10/15/5 486,417$ 486,417$ 162,139$ 162,139$ 243,209$ 83,096$ 1,661,925$
FY27 TAP 30/30/10/10/15/5 498,577$ 498,577$ 166,192$ 166,192$ 249,289$ 85,174$ 1,703,473$
Subtotal (B)2,910,099$ 2,184,823$ 849,154$ 667,835$ 472,422$ 1,001,752$ 399,967$ 8,381,821$
TOTAL available for projects A + B 3,647,141$ 2,230,193$ 1,349,505$ 667,835$ 1,230,178$ 1,001,752$ 399,967$ 10,422,340$
35%21%13%6%12%10%4%
Notes:1. Annual Revenue increase estimated at 2.5% - to be updated once actual revenue calculated
2. New Allocation targets applied to begin with FY24 revenue.
4. Open Space debt expense FY23-28 deducted from carryover revenue
5. Therefore, Open Space TAP calculated based on same annual revenue estimate as other categories
TARGET ALLOCATION POLICY TRACKING FY24-FY27 (9/27/23)
BACKGROUND ASSUMPTIONS/ CPC BUDGET PROJECTIONS
Housing Trust 5 Year-Plan FY23-27
12.29.22
FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27
Carryforward Balance 1,195,879 1,190,879 893,879 714,569 1,053,821
Anticipated Revenues 1,891,900 2,870,580 2,344,461 2,519,557 2,425,927
Appropriations 1,896,900 3,167,580 2,523,771 2,180,304 2,567,196
End Balance 1,190,879 893,879 714,569 1,053,821 912,553
FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27
Projects:Funding Source
Housing Coordinator CPA- Salary Only 66,900 70,580 74,461 78,557 82,877 Benefits paid by the Town-approx. 35K/ year
Housing Program Asst.BAHT Salary Only -42,000 44,310 46,747 49,318 19 Hours- new non-benefitted position
Rental Assistance CPA 150,000 150,000 150,000
Preservaton of SHI Homes CPA 300,000 200,000
Buy Down Program CPA 300,000 300,000
Housing Production Plan CPA 30,000
212 Yankee Drive BAHT 75,000
Town Development of Other Properties BAHT 500,000 500,000
Outside Applications for Funding BAHT 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
Millstone Road Community Housing CPA/BAHT 1,000,000
Legal Expenses CPA/BAHT 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Housing Rehabilitation-Child Care Vouchers CDBG-Regional Grant 1,300,000 1,500,000 1,700,000 1,700,000 1,700,000 Town is lead community for Dennis, Wellfleet and Brewster
Total Appropriations:1,896,900 3,167,580 2,523,771 2,180,304 2,567,196
Sources
Short Term Rentals Allocation 375,000 400,000 420,000 441,000 463,050 Financial Forecast 5% escalator
CPA Housing Coord. Wages 66,900 70,580 74,461 78,557 82,877
CPA Rental Assistance 150,000 150,000 150,000
CPA for SHI Homes -200,000
Proceeds on Re-sale of SHI Homes 150,000
CPA Buy Down 300,000 300,000
CPA Housing Production Plan 30,000
CPA Millstone Rd. Community Housing 250,000
Grants & Donations
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)1,300,000 1,500,000 1,700,000 1,700,000 1,700,000
Total Revenues:1,891,900 2,870,580 2,344,461 2,519,557 2,425,927
CPA Rev 216,900 820,580 224,461 378,557 262,877
CPA Exp 516,900 570,580 224,461 378,557 262,877 390,675.00 5 year average
Estimated annual CPA revenue 1,492,304 1,529,612 1,567,852 1,607,048 1,647,225
Target Allocation Policy- Housing 30%447,691 458,884 470,356 482,115 494,167
TAP - Open Space 30%447,691 458,884 470,356 482,115 494,167
TAP - Recreation 10%149,230 152,961 156,785 160,705 164,722
TAP- Historic 10%149,230 152,961 156,785 160,705 164,722
CPA Recommended 20%298,461 305,922 313,570 321,410 329,445
1,492,304 1,529,612 1,567,852 1,607,048 1,647,225
CPC Agenda Item 7 on 9/27/23
Discussion and possible vote on funding request from Preservation of
Affordable Housing (POAH) and Housing Assistance Corporation
(HAC) for $500,000 toward the construction of 45 affordable rental units at 0
Millstone Road (Spring Rock Village), including dollar amount, funding
source, conditions, and CPC liaison.
Link to application Fall 2023 Town Meeting Applications Packet beginning on page 99
0 Millstone Road | Brewster, MA
45 Units
New Construction
Rent Schedule
Residential Unit Rent Inputs
Unit Type Units Bedrooms Rent Program AMIUsed for LIHTC Unit Size (SF)Current Utility MRVP PBV Rent U/W Rent Max LIHTC
Constraint Gross Rent Allowance Rent 110%Dev Year Rent
2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 95%
1BR - 60% - LIHTC Unassisted 10 1 LIHTC Unassisted 60%Yes 591 1,598 45 1,553 1,663 1,250 1,295
2BR - 60% - LIHTC Unassisted 8 2 LIHTC Unassisted 60%Yes 821 2,107 63 2,044 2,185 1,491 1,554
3BR - 60% - LIHTC Unassisted 1 3 LIHTC Unassisted 60%Yes 1,252 2,582 81 2,501 2,670 1,715 1,796
1BR - 30% - PBV - 1 PBV 30%Yes 591 1,598 45 1,553 1,663 1,663
2BR - 30% - PBV 4 2 PBV 30%Yes 821 2,107 63 2,044 2,185 2,185
3BR - 30% - PBV 4 3 PBV 30%Yes 1,252 2,582 81 2,501 2,670 2,670
1BR - 80% - Workforce 5 1 Workforce 80%No 591 1,598 45 1,553 1,663 1,682 1,727
2BR - 80% - Workforce 5 2 Workforce 80%No 821 2,107 63 2,044 2,185 2,009 2,072
3BR - 80% - Workforce - 3 Workforce 80%No 1,252 2,582 81 2,501 2,670 2,314 2,395
1BR - 50% - MRVP - 1 MRVP 50%Yes 591 1,598 45 1,553 1,508 1,508
2BR - 50% - MRVP 8 2 MRVP 50% Yes 821 2,107 63 2,044 1,981 1,981
3BR - 30% - MRVP 3 MRVP 30% Yes 1,252 2,582 81 2,501 2,420 2,420
-
Total / Average 45 80 50.9% 35 35,650 1,990 59 1,931 2,029 1,775
Gross 78%41,941 1,074,660 1,042,800 1,095,598 958,416
POAH Inc. Underwriting Model Confidential | For use by POAH and its financial partners Tab Rent Schedule - Unit Mix - p. 1 of 5
0 Millstone Road | Brewster, MA
45 Units
New Construction
2023 2023
Underwritten Underwritten
per unit
Revenue
Economic Occupancy 95%
Rental Income
Tenant Rent 958,416 21,298
Rent Assistance Payments -
Total Rental Income 958,416 21,298
Adjustments to Potential
Vacancy (47,921) (1,065)
Commercial Vacancy - -
Bad Debts - -
Gain/Loss on Leases - -
Tenant Concessions - -
Total Vacancy (47,921) (1,065)
Net Rental Income 910,495 20,233
Other Income
Laundry & Vending Income 5,400 120
Tenant Charges - -
Total Other Income 5,400 120
Total Income 915,895 20,353
Expenses
Administrative
Education & Training 700 16
Advertising & Marketing 900 20
Other Renting Expense - -
Office Supplies 1,800 40
Postage 1,100 24
Computer Expense 6,300 140
Compliance "Program Support"1,500 33
Consultant/Professional Fees 900 20
Compliance Fees 1,000 22
Technical Support - -
Legal Expense 9,700 216
Audit Expense 12,500 278
Bookkeeping/Accounting Expense 4,100 91
Central Office Expense - -
Telephone 3,600 80
Applicant Credit & Background 1,200 27
Travel & Mileage 3,900 87
Miscellaneous Admin. Expense 3,100 69
Total Administrative Expenses 52,300 1,162
POAH Inc. Underwriting Model Confidential | For use by POAH and its financial partnersTab Detailed Operating Budget - p. 2 of 5
Payroll
Office Salaries - -
Manager Salary 39,000 867
Maintenance Payroll - -
Maintenance Super Salary 37,800 840
Cleaning & Janitorial Payroll - -
Payroll Taxes 4,172 93
Workers' Compensation Insurance 2,608 58
Health Insurance & Other Employee Benefits 9,120 203
Retirement Benefits 3,129 70
Total Payroll Expenses 95,829 2,130
Management Fee
Management Fee 30,780 684
Total Management Fee 30,780 684
Resident Services
Resident Services Programs 14,000 311
Resident Services Mileage - -
Resident Services Computer Expense - -
Resident Services Telephone - -
Resident Services Payroll 27,500 611
Total Resident Services/Community Impact 41,500 922
POAH Inc. Underwriting Model Confidential | For use by POAH and its financial partnersTab Detailed Operating Budget - p. 3 of 5
Maintenance
Repair Supplies - General - -
Exterminating Supplies 100 2
Grounds & Rec Supplies 500 11
Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies 1,300 29
Plumbing Repairs/Maint Supplies - -
Hardware Supplies 1,800 40
Decorating Supplies 3,100 69
Miscellaneous Repair Contract - -
Exterminating Contract 2,400 53
Asphalt & Parking Repairs - -
Grounds & Rec Contract 40,000 889
Cleaning/Janitorial Contract 13,600 302
Electrical Repairs & Maint Contract - -
Plumbing Repairs & Maint Contract 11,300 251
Appliance Repairs & Maintenance 300 7
Decorating Contract 13,400 298
Swim Pool Maintenance/Contract - -
Carpet & Floor Repairs 1,400 31
Elevator Maintenance - -
Uniforms 200 4
Trash Removal 13,500 300
Security Payroll/Contract - -
Security Rent Free Unit - -
Security Agency & Alarm 2,900 64
Security Camera - Hardware & Monitoring 800 18
Heating/Cooling Repairs & Maintenance 15,600 347
Snow Removal 19,500 433
Fire/Life Safety Equipment Maintenance 7,600 169
Vehicle & Maintenance Equipment Repairs 200 4
Maintenance Tools & Equipment 900 20
Total Maintenance Expense 150,400 3,342
POAH Inc. Underwriting Model Confidential | For use by POAH and its financial partnersTab Detailed Operating Budget - p. 4 of 5
Total Controllable Expenses 370,809 8,240
Brewster: 6,852
Utilities
Fuel Oil - -
Electricity 37,485 833
Water 12,015 267
Gas - -
Sewer 12,015 267
Utility Fees - -
Cable TV/Internet Access 1,373 31
Total Utility Expense 62,888 1,398
Taxes & Insurance
Real Estate Taxes 30,015 667
Property & Liability Insurance 37,867 841
Total Taxes & Insurance 67,882 1,508
Total Expenses (Before RRs) 501,578 11,146
Total Expenses per unit (before RRs)
Replacement Reserve Deposits 15,750 350
Total Operating Expenses 517,328 11,496
Net Operating Income 398,567 8,857
Principal & Interest Payment 346,580
MIP / Bond Fees -
Annual Hard Debt Service 346,580 7,702
Cash Flow After Hard Debt Service 51,987 1,155
DSCR 1.15
POAH Inc. Underwriting Model Confidential | For use by POAH and its financial partnersTab Detailed Operating Budget - p. 5 of 5
Rev. 09/15/23
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COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT FUNDING (Special Town Meeting)
ARTICLE NO.X: To see if the Town will vote to act upon the recommendations of the
Community Preservation Committee; to appropriate from Fund Balances Reserved for future
expenditure, the amounts shown below, for the purpose of future expenditures, operating and
administration expenses, and reserve funds related to Community Preservation, Historic
Preservation, Open Space, Community Housing and/or Recreation; and to authorize the Town
Administrator to enter into contracts for operating and administration related to Community
Preservation, Historic Preservation, Community Housing and Open Space and/or Recreation, all
as follows:
Purpose Item Funding Source(s) Amount
1 Community Housing
a.Brewster Affordable
Housing Trust
Affordable Buydown
Program
Undesignated Fund
Balance
$255,000
b.Preservation of
Affordable Housing
(POAH) and Housing
Assistance Corporation
(HAC)
Development of
affordable housing
units at Spring Rock
Village on Millstone
Road
Undesignated Fund
Balance
$xxx,xxx
Sub-total $xxxxxxx
Grand Total $xxxxxx
For Fiscal Year 2024 Community Preservation purposes, each item is considered a separate
appropriation to be spent by the Community Preservation Committee; provided however, that
the above expenditures may be conditional on the grant or acceptance of appropriate historic
preservation restrictions for historic resources, open space restrictions for open space reserves,
and housing restrictions for community housing, running in favor of an entity authorized by the
Commonwealth to hold such restrictions for such expenditures, meeting the requirements of
G.L. c.184 and G.L. c.44B, Section 12, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to convey or
accept such restrictions;
And further, any revenues received in excess of the estimated receipts are transferred to their
respective reserve fund balance(s) for future appropriation using the allocation formula of 10%
Open Space and Recreation, 10% Housing, 10% Historical and 70% for Budgeted Reserve for
CPA.
Or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Community Preservation Committee) (Majority Vote Required)
Rev. 09/15/23
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COMMENT
In May of 2005, Brewster voters approved a ballot question which allowed for the adoption of
the modified Community Preservation Act (CPA). The act appropriates a 3% surcharge on the
town’s real estate tax revenues, which are reserved in a special fund in order to finance
projects and programs for the purposes of preservation of open space, recreation, community
housing, and historic preservation. Brewster is also eligible to receive up to 100% in matching
funds from the State, although we anticipate a reduced reimbursement rate from the State for
Fiscal Year 2024, which is projected at 25%. In Fall 2022 Brewster adopted, through a local
bylaw, a distribution schedule for the annual CPA funds beginning in FY24 as follows: 10% of the
funds for open space and recreation, 10% for community housing, 10% for historic
preservation, and the 70% undesignated reserve balance is available for any CPA eligible
project. The 2022 bylaw also established a non-binding 2023-2027 Target Allocation Policy as
follows: 30% for Open Space, 30% for community housing, 10% historic preservation, 10%
recreation, and 20% for any CPA eligible project.
1. Community Housing:
a. Brewster Affordable Housing Trust – Brewster Affordable Buydown Program –
Brewster Affordable Housing Trust's (BAHT) Affordable Buydown Program is a
continuation of the Brewster Affordable Homebuyers Buy Down Program which began in 2007
and, over the past 16 years, expended $360,000 to assist 12 households in purchasing
affordable homes in Brewster. Funding is now exhausted. When the Buy Down program was
first developed by the Community Preservation Committee (CPC), Brewster did not have a
municipal housing trust. Going forward, the BAHT will manage the Buydown Program which
may provide up to $50,000 of grant assistance to first-time affordable homebuyers purchasing a
home in Brewster. Eligible households may make up to 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI)
and must agree to place a permanent deed restriction on the home. The grant funds reduce,
buy down, the purchase price of the home to make the home affordable and are provided as an
interest-free loan, forgivable after 30 years. The program is targeted to preserve affordable
homes already on the Town's Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI). These monies will fund
buydown awards and administrative expenses for the program. The Brewster Housing
Partnership recommended approval of this request to the Community Preservation Committee.
Total Project Cost: $255,000 CPC Request: $255,000 CPC Vote: 9-0-0
b. Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) and Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) –
Development of affordable housing units at Spring Rock Village on Millstone Road
Spring Rock Village is the proposed development of 45 affordable housing units located
on Millstone Road in Brewster. The community will provide apartments for a range of
household types – with affordable rents that working Brewster households can support. The
site design creates a sociable neighborhood that preserves the existing 16-acre woodland
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habitat and minimizes building footprints by centering several four-unit apartment buildings
around a town center. The development prioritizes sustainability with its town-center-focused
site layout and commitment to Passive House energy efficiency. The apartments will include
15 one-bedrooms, 25 two-bedroom, and 5 three-bedrooms scattered across the buildings
featuring traditional Cape Cod architecture. Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) and
Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) were selected by the Brewster Affordable Housing Trust
to develop this project through a Request for Proposals process. (RFP) The Town of Brewster,
through the Affordable Housing Trust, Select Board and town staff crafted the vision for this
project prior to releasing a Request for Proposals from developers. The Brewster Housing
Partnership recommended approval of this request to the Community Preservation
Committee.
Total Project Cost: CPC Request CPC Vote
First Request
PUBLIC HEARING
BREWSTER COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE (CPC)
WEDNESDAY, October 25, 2023 AT 4:00 PM
The Brewster Community Preservation Committee (CPC) will hold a Virtual Public
Hearing on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 4:00 pm. The purpose of the annual
hearing is to provide and gather information on the community preservation needs and
possibilities in the areas of community housing, historic preservation, open space, and
recreation. The CPC resources of the Town of Brewster will be reviewed, and the
information gathered at the hearing will be useful in assessing any potential funding
applications that the CPC might recommend to voters at the May 2024 Annual Town
Meeting.
Speakers, your reply is appreciated: If you are planning to speak at this hearing about
a potential application for CPA funds in the next 12 – 18 months, please help us to plan
ahead for a smooth meeting by replying to this message with your name and email by
10/18/23.
All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing. Advance notice to the
committee is not required to provide comment. The CPC encourages public
participation, and all questions and comments are welcome.
The agenda for this hearing is posted at www.brewster-ma.gov. Look under CALENDAR,
and click on the meeting to be taken to the Agenda which also includes a link to the
meeting. Questions may be directed to cpcmeeting@brewster-ma.gov.
Reminder
PUBLIC HEARING
BREWSTER COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE (CPC)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023 AT 4:00 PM
The Brewster Community Preservation Committee (CPC) will hold a Virtual Public
Hearing on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 4:00 pm. The purpose of the annual
hearing is to provide and gather information on the community preservation needs and
possibilities in the areas of community housing, historic preservation, open space, and
recreation. The CPC resources of the Town of Brewster will be reviewed, and
information gathered at the hearing will be useful in assessing any potential funding
applications that the CPC might recommend to voters at the May 2024 Annual Town
Meeting.
Speakers, your reply is appreciated: If you are planning to speak at this hearing about
a potential application for CPA funds in the next 12 – 18 months, please help us to plan
ahead for a smooth meeting by replying to this message with your name and email by
10/24/23.
All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing. Advance notice to the
committee is not required to provide comment. The CPC encourages public
participation, and all questions and comments are welcome.
The agenda for this hearing is posted at www.brewster-ma.gov. Look under CALENDAR,
and click on the meeting to be taken to the Agenda which also includes a link to the
meeting. Questions may be directed to cpcmeeting@brewster-ma.gov.
2023 Public Hearing Email Notification List v.09.05.23
Email Name Committee/OrganizationCommittee/Organization
Committee Chair email list (Erika Mawn)All town committee chairs
Department Head email list (Erika Mawn)All town department Heads
CPC Committee members All CPC members (our list)CPC
nchatelain@brewster-ma.gov Ned Chatelain Select Board
mchaffee@brewster-ma.gov Mary Chaffee Select Board
dwhitney@brewster-ma.gov David Whitney Select Board
khoffman@brewster-ma.gov Kari Hoffman Select Board
cbingham@brewster-ma.gov Cindy Bingham Select Board
Plombardi@brewster-ma.gov Peter Lombardi Town Manager
Dkalinick@brewster-ma.gov Donna Kalinick Asst. Town Manager
jScalise@brewster-ma.gov Jill Scalise Housing Coordinator
Award recipients
President@Brewsterhistoricalsociety.orgSally Gunning Brewster Historical Society President
Director@Brewsterhistoricalsociety.orgTamsen Martin-Cornell Brewster Historical Society Director
Jay@capecdp.org Jay Coburn Community Development Partnership
Andrea@capecdp.org Andrea Aldana Community Development Partnership
Amanda@capecdp.org Amanda Bebrin Community Development Partnership
mdisanto@pennrose.com Matt DiSanto Pennrose
rsacchetti@pennrose.com Rio Sacchetti Pennrose
Rkiracofe@pennrose.com Ryan Kiracofe Pennrose
JohntDickson@gmail.com John Dickson Pleasant Bay Community Boating
ohmankathy@gmail.com Kathy Ohman FORWARD
Joe@capeveterans.com Joe Smith CIVOC
wcullinan@habitatcapecod.org Wendy Cullinane Habitat for Humanity
bwade@habitatcapecod.org Beth Wade Habitat for Humanity
jmperry@caperep.org Janine Perry Cape Rep Theater
chuckhansoncc@gmail.com Chuck Hanson Brewster Whitecaps
friendsofBrewsterdogpark@gmail.com Friends of Brewster Dog Park
Director@mashpeehousing.org Kimberly Cohn Brewster Housing Authority
bjones@capecodvillage.org Bob Jones Cape Cod Village
giselegauthier99@hotmail.com Gisele Gauthier Cape Cod Village
Also
Amy@brewsterconservationtrust.orgAmy Henderson Brewster Conservation Trust
Tino@brewsterconservationtrust.orgMartin Kamarck Brewster Conservation Trust
susan.bridges@brewsterponds.org Susan Bridges Brewster Ponds Coalition
cgonet@firstrealtymgt.com Claire Gonet Wells Court
nicole@hech.org Nicole Moniz HECH
RDwyer@ccmnh.org Bob Dwyer CCMNH
rcourtnell@comcast.net Ruth Courtnell Brewster Community Network
Kim@hech.org Kim Bourgea Harwich Ecumenical Council
amcmanus@lathamcenters.org Ann McManus Latham Centers
leslieagardner1@cox.net Leslie Gardner Cape Cod Center for the Arts
ebergquist@hotmail.com Eileen Bergquist Brewster Ladies Library
btaylor@brewsterladieslibary.org Brittany Taylor Brewster Ladies Library
mark@thecompact.net Mark Robinson COMPACT
dtately@brewster-ma.gov Dave Tately Orenda Wildlife Trust
dquinn@haconcapecod.org David Quinn HAC on Cape Cod
GKelleher@haconcapecod.org Gael Kelleher HAC on Cape Cod
aeoconnell511@gmail.com Ann O'Connell Golf Commission
kissidaje@gmail.com John Kissida Golf Commission
dermody@tds.net Bill Dermody Pickleball Player
Daryl.bladen@gmail.com Daryl Bladen Tennis Player
John.Phillips20@comcast.net John Phillips Pickleball Player
pbradley33@gmail.com Peter Bradley Pickleball Player
j2wiggin@gmail.com Jack Wiggin Pickleball Player
Vitasky@poah.org Vitalia Shklovsky POAH
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
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MINUTES OF THE LOCAL PREFERENCE INFORMATION SESSION
DATE: August 17, 2023
TIME: 6:00 PM
PLACE: 2198 Main Street
PARTICIPANTS: Housing Partnership- Chair Jillian Douglass, Lisa Forhan, Vanessa Greene, Sarah Robinson,
Steve Seaver, Select Board- Chair Chatelain, Selectperson Bingham, Selectperson Hoffmann, Selectperson
Whitney, Affordable Housing Trust- Chair Timothy Hackert, Vanessa Greene, Donna Kalinick, Ned Chatelain,
Maggie Spade-Aguilar, Town Manager – Peter Lombardi, Housing Coordinator- Jill Scalise
REMOTE PARTICIPANTS: Housing Partnership- Ralph Marotti. Affordable Housing Trust- Tony Freitas and
Paul Ruchinskas. Finance Committee- Chair Pete Dahl, Robert Tobias, Alex Hopper, Andy Evans, Bill Hency,
Frank Bridges. Community Preservation Committee- Chair Faythe Ellis, Sarah Robinson, Sharon Marotti,
Elizabeth Taylor, Bruce Evans, Peggy Jablonski, Paul Ruchinskas
Call to Order, Declaration of a Quorum, Meeting Participation Statement and Recording Statement
Select Board Chair Chatelain called the meeting to order at 6:03pm and declared a quorum with all
members present except for Selectperson Chaffee.
Housing Partnership Chair Douglass called the meeting to order at 6:03pm and completed a roll call vote.
Affordable Housing Trust Chair Hackert called the meeting to order at 6:04pm and completed a roll call
vote.
Finance Committee Chair Dahl called the meeting to order at 6:05pm at completed a roll call vote.
Community Preservation Committee Chair Faythe Ellis called the meeting to order at 6:05pm and
completed a roll call vote.
Select Board Chair Chatelain read the meeting participation statement and the recording statement.
Presentation by Donna Kalinick, Assistant Town Manager and Jill Scalise, Housing Coordinator
Ms. Kalinick shared that the State recently notified the Town that the Housing Production Plan was certified
for the third time in the last five years. The Town had an increase in the number of units on the Subsidized
Housing Inventory (SHI), in 2017 there were 250 units or 5.2% of the required 10% and currently we have
372 units that have been certified, an increase to 7.2%. Ms. Kalinick thanked all the committees for
contributing to the housing program.
Ms. Scalise provided her definition of local preference, a priority for people who live, work, or have a child
attending school in a locality. Local preference doesn’t exist on its own, it includes the guidelines for G.L. C.
40B Comprehensive Permit Projects for Subsidized Housing Inventory, Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing
and Resident Selection Plan Guidelines. Any affordable unit on the Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) has to
go through the Affirmative Fair Housing process and local preference fits as one part of the process.
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
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For a local preference to be part of the process, the municipality has to demonstrate a need and make a
request to the Executive Office of Housing and Living Communities (EOHLC) to receive local preference. The
municipality must also justify the extent of the Local Preference (the percentage of units to be set aside for
those in the local community). Ms. Scalise noted that it can’t be more than 70% of the affordable units in a
project. The ultimate decision is made by the State, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
(EOHLC). The State makes sure that there is not a negative impact on protected classes. Ms. Scalise
reviewed the protected class under the Federal Fair Housing Act and the State of Massachusetts.
Ms. Scalise reviewed the steps that a municipality would take to request Local Preference, the first is to
provide the developer and the subsidizing agency (EOHLC) documentation to support the desire and the
request for local preference must be made within three months of the issuance of a comprehensive permit.
The subsiding agency as well as the municipality must approve the local preference as part of the Affirmative
Fair Housing Marketing Plan (AFHMP), this can’t be done in a comprehensive permit. Ms. Scalise provided
information on who may qualify for Local Preference:
Must be a current resident: a household in which one or more members is living in the city or town at
the time of application.
Municipal employees
Employees of local businesses
Households with children attending the locality’s school, includes school choice students and regional
schools within in the municipality.
One of the concerns with Local Preference is making sure there isn’t any negative impact on those in
protected classes. When determining the Local Preference categories, the geographic boundaries for local
resident preference may not be smaller than the municipal boundaries, Ms. Scalise noted that most include
all of Brewster. For Regional Preferences it must be the whole Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), for
Brewster this is Barnstable County. Durational requirements related to Local Preference, meaning how long
an applicant has lived in, worked, or gone to school in a preference area is not permitted. Preferences
extended to local residents should also be made available to applicants who have a bona fide job offer or
housing offer within the town. Ms. Scalise continued to review Local Preference guard rails, which include:
A preference for households that work in the community must not discriminate against persons with
disabilities and elderly households.
Advertising must not have a discriminatory effect on eligible applicants. Local Preference must not be
advertised as they may discourage people from applying.
Local Preference only applies to the initial sale or lease up.
Eligible applicants are first placed into a lottery, the number and type of pools will depend on the project.
There is a Local Preference pool and an Open pool, local applicants will be placed in both pools. Ms. Scalise
explained Minority Balancing, a step taken to make sure the whole system is working the correct way. This
step determines if the percentage of applicants that identify as ethnic or racial minority in the local
preference pool must be equal or greater to the percentage of minority residents in the MSA, which for
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
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Brewster is 15%. Ms. Scalise went on to detail the steps and provide an example if the percentage of
minority local resident households in the Local pool is less than the percentage in the MSA.
Ms. Kalinick shared Brewster’s experience with Local Preference:
Paul Hush Way- 14 homes in two phases
o 70% Local Preference was granted
o Significant CPA funding, approximately $1.4M
o 157 total applicants over two lotteries, 49 qualified
o Both the lottery pool and home ownership build selection demonstrated a fair and diverse
representation of qualified applicants
Brewster woods- 30 rental affordable units (land owned by Brewster Housing Authority)
o 70% Local Preference was granted
o Funding through CPA ($550K) and MassWorks grant ($1.68M)
o Affordable fair marketing and lottery for 27 units, 3 of the units because of the funding source
went through a different process. Units were for folks at 30-60% of Area Medium Income
(AMI)
o 240 total applications, 128 applicants qualified
o 40 applicants in the local preference pool, no minority balancing required
Serenity at Brewster
o 132 rental units, community for aged 55+, 27 units are deed restricted at 80% of the AMI
o 50% Local Preference was granted, no Town funding was involved
o 72 total applications, 53 applicants qualified, minority balancing used in the lottery
o 14 applicants in the supplemental local preference pool, all offered apartments at Serenity
Ms. Kalinick reviewed the new Habitat for Humanity build for two homes at Phoebe Way, sharing that there
will be two 3-bedroom affordable homes, one at 60% AMI and one at 80% AMI. There is $100K of Brewster
CPA funds, and there will be one veteran’s preference home, a first for Habitat for Humanity.
Ms. Scalise announced that the Town is at a Local Preference decision point with Spring Rock Village, 0
Millstone Road, having received a comprehensive permit in June. There will be 45 affordable rental homes
and we are currently in the 90 day window to request Local Preference. Ms. Scalise provided an overview of
the property:
$285K of CPA funds was used to purchase the 1.5-acre access parcel in 2018
Town designated 16.6 acres of Town land for Community Housing
Town through the Brewster Affordable Housing Trust (BAHT) went through a feasibility study,
completed community outreach, and led a Request for Proposal in 2021. The Town accepted a
proposal from Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) and Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC)
The proposal includes 12 buildings with 15 one-bedroom units, 25 two-bedroom units and 5 three-
bedroom units at a mix of 30-50% AMI, 50-60% AMI and up to 80% AMI
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
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Ms. Scalise shared that POAH and HAC are working on their financing. Most of the land will be left as is,
which was part of the proposal request and community input. The Barnstable County Median Family Income
is $124,300, SHI affordable housing is low to moderate income housing that goes up to 80% of the AMI. For
2023, HUD has set the income limits by household size. Ms. Scalise showed how this responds to salaries in
Brewster and municipal workers, noting that entry level positions could qualify depending on their family
status. The Select Board has the option to request up to 70% Local Preference. The request must be made to
the EOHLC by September 14, 2023, who will make the final decision.
Questions and Discussions
Each Board and Committee had the opportunity to ask questions and make comments about the
presentation. Ms. Scalise made the following clarifications throughout this portion of the informational
session:
The Local pool needs to have 15% of minority residents apply, there are no requirements as to who is
chosen.
Reasons that someone may not qualify include the mortgage process, changes in income and
information that may have been on the application that is not accurate.
The State requires a Town to have 10% of the number of year-round units on the SHI, make a .5%
gain towards that goal and have a certified Housing Production Plan to place the Town in safe harbor.
Safe Harbor means that if there is a comprehensive permit project, the Town has the ability to use its
own local zoning rather than the State’s level of zoning, giving the Town more control of what can
happen. Town’s can stay in Safe Harbor for one year, if a Town reaches the 10% goal, they stay in
Safe Harbor as long as they meet that goal.
Any housing that is on SHI or is affordable housing must go through an Affirmative Fair Housing
Marketing Plan and Resident Selection Plan regardless of Safe Harbor status.
The understanding is that any applicant that is living in Brewster at the time of the application is
eligible as there is no duration requirement.
Specific eligibility questions would be answered by the State and a certified lottery agent is hired by
the Town who assists with specific questions regarding eligibility, including local businesses.
An example of Regional Preference on Cape is the Village at Nauset Green, Ms. Scalise understands
that they received 65% Local Preference for the Town of Eastham and 10% Regional Preference for
Barnstable County (she is still waiting confirmation).
Through research it was determined that the land used for this project was used historically for wood
lots and the wood used for fishing weirs in the Bay, the name of the driveway will be Wood Lot Way.
Additionally, Spring Rock is a glacier erratic found on old deeds for this area, including the access
parcel.
If a unit becomes vacant after the initial lease up, the management company would work off of a
waitlist that was created from the lottery.
The Affirmative Fair Housing Plan has specific requirements for marketing units, the Town’s Housing
Program also completes outreach through the Town website, Chamber of Commerce, large
employers to help spread the word.
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
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The Town is certified until June 2024 through the Housing Production Plan, unless the State changes
the SHI the Town will need to add 24-30 units to become certified again, however there are no
projects lined up at the moment.
Ms. Scalise shared that the Town is prepared to characterize the need for Local Preference,
referencing the years-long waitlist for the Housing Authority. She also shared that the number of
renters in Brewster that are housing cost burdened is 64%, that 42% of the housing stock is seasonal
housing, and less than 9% is rental housing. These are the types of data points that demonstrate the
need in our community for rental housing.
The next census that will be completed to identify an assessment for housing will be in 2030. Ms.
Scalise noted that the 2020 data was received recently.
The definition for ethnic and racial minorities is determined by the census definition.
Ms. Scalise shared that educational efforts are being made by the Barnstable Home Consortium
across the county as well as efforts made by Housing Assistance Corporation.
Ms. Kalinick shared that we expect POAH and HAC to request funding assistance from surrounding
Community Preservation Committees for Spring Rock Village.
The diversity in the Town of Brewster has been improving through all the Housing Programs work,
there were no exact numbers to be shared.
Ms. Kalinick shared that 81% of applicants in both Brewster Woods and Serenity at Brewster were
from one of the fifteen towns on Cape.
Adjournments
Finance Committee member Bridges moved to adjourn at 7:31pm. Member Evans seconded the motion.
Roll call vote: member Tobias- yes, member Hopper -yes, member Evans-yes, member Henchy- yes,
Member Bridges- yes, Chair Dahl-yes, the vote was 6-Yes, 0-No.
Community Preservation Committee member Taylor moved to adjourn at 7:32pm. Member Jablonski
seconded the motion. Roll call vote: member Robinson-yes, member Marotti-yes, member Taylor-yes,
member Evans-yes, member Jablonski-yes, member Ruchinskas-yes, Chair Ellis- yes, the vote was 7-Yes, 0-
No.
Affordable Housing Trust member Kalinick moved to adjourn at 7:32pm. Member Spade-Aguilar
seconded the motion. Roll call vote: member Ruchinskas-yes, member Kalinick-yes, member Greene-yes,
member Freitas-yes, member Chatelain-yes, member Spade-Aguilar-yes, Chair Hackert-yes, the vote was
7-Yes, 0-No.
Housing Partnership member Seaver moved to adjourn at 7:33pm. Member Greene seconded the motion.
Roll call vote: member Marotti- yes, member Robinson-yes, member Greene-yes, member Forhan-yes,
member Seaver-yes, Chair Douglass-yes, the vote was 6-Yes, 0-No.
Selectperson Whitney moved to adjourn at 7:33pm. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. Roll call
vote: selectperson Bingham-yes, selectperson Hoffmann-yes, selectperson Whitney-yes, Chair Chatelain-
yes, the vote was 5-Yes, 0-No.
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
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Respectfully submitted by Erika Mawn,
Executive Assistant to the Select Board
Board/ Committee Approval Date
Select Board September 11, 2023
Housing Partnership
Affordable Housing Partnership
Finance Committee
Community Preservation Committee
Creating opportunities for people to live, work, and thrive on the Lower Cape
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September 12, 2023
To: Faythe Ellis, Brewster Community Preservation Committee
RE: Lower Cape Housing Institute Progress Report July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
In FY22, the CDP (Community Development Partnership) conducted our 2021-2022 Lower Cape Housing
Institute (LCHI) including the events listed below as presented in our enclosed FY22 LCHI Calendar. Our
annual goal is to serve at least 5 individuals per town. During this grant period, the CDP served 11
Brewster individuals who participated in our programming representing: the Community Preservation
Committee, Planning Board, Affordable Housing Trust, Select Board, Vision Planning Committee, and
Open Space Committee.
In FY22 we provided four workshops and held four Peer Group meetings for the Lower Cape:
Workshops
• 10/15/21 Housing 101 Workshop
o Link to recording: https://youtu.be/FGrtm67NAUs
• 11/5/21 How to Fund Rental &Homeownership Community Housing Workshop
o Link to recording: https://youtu.be/st-iVfHF93w
• 1/21/22 Community by Design Workshop
o Link to recording: https://youtu.be/v0njZIxh-hY
• 3/11/22 The History of Cape Cod Land Use Policy Workshop
o Link to recording: https://youtu.be/TZ_yS2XLkmM
Peer Group Meetings
• 8/17/21 Lower Cape Regional Housing Funding Working Group (agenda enclosed)
• 9/14/21 Fall Outer Cape Peer Group Meeting (agenda enclosed)
• 9/23/21 Fall Lower Cape Peer Group Meeting (agenda enclosed)
• 12/14/21 Winter Outer Cape Peer Group Meeting (flyer enclosed)
• 12/16/21 Winter Lower Cape Peer Group Meeting (flyer enclosed)
• 4/12/22 Spring Outer Cape Peer Group Meeting (agenda enclosed)
• 4/14/22 Spring Lower Cape Peer Group Meeting
2022 ATM (Annual Town Meeting) Summary
Each year, the CDP compiles Annual Town Meeting warrant articles from across the Lower Cape region
to track progress toward housing initiatives. A visual summary of ATM outcomes is enclosed.
E-Newsletter
Developed and distributed a Lower Cape Community Housing Partnership E-newsletter to over 500
recipients. Copies of the newsletters are enclosed.
Actual Budget
Income 86,509 (A)143,000
Expenses
Program Costs 17,668 20,000
Payroll and Payroll Related 255,138 109,000
Administrative Costs 94,858 14,000
Other 783 -
Total Expenses 368,447 143,000
Net Income (Deficit)(281,939) -
(A) Additional monies from our Cape & Islands Plate fund will be allocated
when our fiscal year end financial results are finalized
dba: Community Development Partnership
Community Housing Partnership Initiative Program
For the year ended June 30, 2022
Statement of Operations - Budget & Actual
Lower Cape Cod Community Development Corporation
Lower Cape Housing Institute 2021-
2022
AUGUST 2021
Lower Cape Regional Housing
Funding Working Group - Initial
Meeting
Tuesday, 8/17 at 4 pm - 5:30 pm
SEPTEMBER 2021
Outer Cape Peer Group
Tuesday, 9/14 at 3 pm - 4:30 pm
Lower Cape Peer Group
Thursday, 9/23 at 3 pm - 4:30 pm
OCTOBER 2021
Workshop: Housing 101
Friday, 10/15 at 10 am - 12 pm
NOVEMBER 2021
Workshop: How to Fund Rental &
Homeownership Community
Housing
Friday, 11/5 at 10 am - 12 pm
DECEMBER 2021
Outer Cape Peer Group
Tuesday, 12/14 at 3 pm - 4:30 pm
Lower Cape Peer Group
Thursday, 12/16 at 3 pm - 4:30 pm
JANUARY 2022
Workshop: Community by Design
Friday, 1/21 at 10 am - 12 pm
MARCH 2022
Workshop: The History of Cape
Cod Land Use Policy
Friday, 3/11 at 10 am - 12 pm
APRIL 2022
Outer Cape Peer Group
Tuesday, 4/12 at 3 pm - 4:30 pm
Lower Cape Peer Group
Thursday, 4/14 at 3 pm - 4:30 pm
MAY 2022
Annual Town Meetings
JUNE 2022
Housing Coordinator Roundtable
Friday, 6/17 at 10 am - 11 am
Friday | 10.15.21 | 10 am - 12 pm | Remote via Zoom
WHAT:
What is housing?
Who needs it?
What can it look like?
How does it get built?
What do we need to get
the best housing?
We’ll explore the following
questions:
2 0 2 1 - 2 0 2 2 L O W E R C A P E H O U S I N G I N S T I T U T E
W O R K S H O P H O U S I N G 1 0 1
C l i c k H e r e t o R e g i s t e r o r c o n t a c t P e l i n d a D e e g a n , H o u s i n g A d v o c a c y
P r o g r a m M a n a g e r a t (5 0 8 ) 2 4 0 - 7 8 7 3 x 1 5 o r e m a i l a t
p e l i n d a @ c a p e c d p .o r g
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This workshop is OPEN TO
ALL
This class is perfect for
anyone who is new to a town
board or committee or simply
wants a refresher
Friday | 11.5.21 | 10 am - 12 pm | Remote via Zoom
WHAT:
Housing needs for moderate
income households and why we
don’t call it “workforce” housing
Local, state and federal funding
sources for moderate income (aka
community) housing
Examples of towns that have
allocated new revenues for
community housing initiatives
We’ll explore the following topics:
2 0 2 1 - 2 0 2 2 L O W E R C A P E H O U S I N G I N S T I T U T E
H O W T O F U N DCOMMUNITY H O U S I N G
C l i c k H E R E t o r e g i s t e r o r c o n t a c t P e l i n d a D e e g a n , H o u s i n g A d v o c a c y
P r o g r a m M a n a g e r a t (5 0 8 ) 2 4 0 - 7 8 7 3 x 1 5 o r e m a i l a t p e l i n d a @ c a p e c d p .o r g
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Municipal officials & town staff
SPEAKERS:
Laura Shufelt, Director of
Community Assistance, MHP
Panel: to be announced
2 0 2 1 - 2 0 2 2 L O W E R C A P E H O U S I N G I N S T I T U T E C O M M U N I T Y B Y D E S I G NWORKSHOP What:
Aesthetic context of housing
development
The importance of beautiful design
that delivers diverse housing
opportunities
Visions for recent land acquisitions
in the towns of Truro, Eastham,
Orleans and Brewster
We'll explore the following topics:
Who Should Attend:
Municipal officials & town staff
Speakers:
Laura Shufelt, Director of Community
Assistance, MHP
Guest Speakers: to be announced
Friday | 1.21.2022 | 10 am - 12 pm | Remote via Zoom
Click here to register or contact Pelinda Deegan, Housing Advocacy
Program Manager at (508) 240-7873 or email @pelinda@capecdp.org
2 0 2 1 - 2 0 2 2 L O W E R C A P E H O U S I N G I N S T I T U T E T H E H I S T O R Y O F C A P E C O DLAND U S E P O L I C Y
Exclusionary Zoning through the
Lens of Fair Housing
Early history of land use and
zoning bylaws on Cape Cod
Understand the layered
challenges of why it's difficult
to live here
Speakers:
Laura Shufelt, Director
of Community
Assistance, MHP
Friday | 4.8.2022 | 10 am - 11:30 am | Remote via Zoom
Click here to register or contact Pelinda Deegan, Housing Advocacy
Program Manager at (508) 290-0115 or email @pelinda@capecdp.org
Shelly Goehring,
Senior Program
Manager, MHP
Image Source: Town of Provincetown
What:
Lower Cape Regional Housing Funding
Working Group Initial Meeting
Tuesday, August 17, 2021, 4pm – 5pm
Goal: Determine whether to form a Working Group that will create a set of regional standards
regarding community preservation act funding for regional housing developments.
Link to description of the Lower Cape Regional Housing Funding Working Group
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89931280375?pwd=aG9yQVQ3NkEzeVRVajlPVFpsVmt2UT09
Meeting ID: 899 3128 0375
Passcode: 102562
Agenda
1. Introductions (15 minutes)
a. All: Name, Town, Affiliations (CPC, AHT, etc.)
b. CPC Chairs only: have you funded a regional project before?
2. Background on Lower Cape Regional Housing Funding Working Group (5 minutes)
3. Discussion (30 minutes)
a. What is the definition of a regional project? Should the definition include
regional benefits?
b. How can towns coordinate inter-municipal communication to be aware of
regional projects as they arise?
c. What are the evaluation criteria that CPC’s could use to determine whether a
regional project deserves funding?
d. How does Subsidized Housing Inventory unit counting and local preference fit
into this conversation?
e. Other considerations for the Working Group to discuss in the future?
4. Final determination on whether to move forward with forming a Working Group (5
minutes)
a. If yes:
i. Who is missing from the conversation?
ii. What is the next step?
5. Wrap-Up (2 minutes)
Fall Outer Cape Peer Group Meeting
Thursday, September 14, 2021, 3 pm
Click Here for the Zoom Link
1. Open Meeting – Andrea Aldana, Director of Housing Advocacy, CDP
2. State / Federal Policy & Funding Update – Jay Coburn, Chief Executive Officer, CDP
3. Discuss regional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding request for housing
production –
The Homeless Prevention Council (HPC) and the Community Development Partnership (CDP)
are collaboratively seeking funding to support short & medium-term housing production to
address the escalated housing crisis on the Lower Cape. In order to achieve this goal, the
HPC and CDP are considering solutions that could work within existing zoning and
infrastructure, specifically increasing the creation of accessory dwelling units through
incentives and technical assistance for homeowners. The two nonprofits are seeking feedback
from Lower Cape towns about the feasibility of this project and how to refine it for maximum
success in our communities.
• Description of the heightened housing crisis – Hadley Luddy, Executive Director, Homeless
Prevention Council
• Description of the ARPA funding request – Jay Coburn, CEO, CDP
• Discussion with towns to identify potential barriers and strengthen the project – Andrea Aldana,
Director of Housing Advocacy
4. Town Updates:
• Eastham
• Wellfleet
• Truro
• Provincetown
5. Wrap up
• Drop winter meeting topics in the chat box
• Next Meeting: Thursday, December 14, 2021, 3:00 pm, click here to register.
Fall Lower Cape Peer Group Meeting
Thursday, September 23, 2021, 3 pm
Click Here for the Zoom Link
1. Open Meeting – Andrea Aldana, Director of Housing Advocacy, CDP
2. State / Federal Policy & Funding Update – Jay Coburn, Chief Executive Officer, CDP
3. Discuss regional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding request for housing
production –
The Homeless Prevention Council (HPC) and the Community Development Partnership (CDP)
are collaboratively seeking funding to support short & medium-term housing production to
address the escalated housing crisis on the Lower Cape. In order to achieve this goal, the
HPC and CDP are considering solutions that could work within existing zoning and
infrastructure, specifically increasing the creation of accessory dwelling units through
incentives and technical assistance for homeowners. The two nonprofits are seeking feedback
from Lower Cape towns about the feasibility of this project and how to refine it for maximum
success in our communities.
• Description of the heightened housing crisis – Hadley Luddy, Executive Director, Homeless
Prevention Council
• Description of the ARPA funding request – Jay Coburn, CEO, CDP
• Discussion with towns to identify potential barriers and strengthen the project – Andrea Aldana,
Director of Housing Advocacy
4. Town Updates:
• Chatham
• Brewster
• Harwich
• Orleans
5. Wrap up
• Drop winter meeting topics in the chat box
• Next Meeting: Thursday, December 16, 2021, 3:00 pm, click here to register.
Thursday, December 16, 2021
3 pm - 4:30 pm
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a t C i t i z e n 's H o u s i n g & P l a n n i n g A s s o c i a t i o n . C o m e p r e p a r e d t o d i s c u s s :
Spring Outer Cape Peer Group Meeting
Tuesday, April 12, 2021, 3 pm – 4:30pm
Click Here for the Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 836 0212 3177
Passcode: 818369
1) Open Meeting – Andrea Aldana, Chief Program Officer, CDP
2) Lower Cape ADU and Housing Resource Center – Terri Barron, Director of Housing
Rehabilitation
3) Town Updates: Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro and Provincetown
4) Wrap up
Drop Summer 2022 meeting topics in the chat box, comments and other feedback
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E a s t h a m , W e l l f l e e t , T r u r o & P r o v i n c e t o w n
$8.4M
Total funding amount
approved for housing articles
74
Total number of approved
housing articles
$5.8M
Total CPA funding amount
approved for housing articles
$2M
Total funding amount
approved for development
and acquisition
8
Total number of housing
articles approved related to
Short-term Rental Tax Revenue
$405,000
Total funding amount approved
for regional housing initiatives
(Cape Cod 5 in Orleans)
10
Total number of zoning
articles approved related to
housing
$1.3M
Total funding amount
approved for childcare
vouchers and Universal Pre-K
3
Total number of housing
articles approved related to
acquisition
Lower Cape Community Housing Partnership Update
July 2021
In this newsletter:
Events
CHAPA's Regional Meeting: Cape & Islands
Town Updates
Housing News
Housing Events
CHAPA's Regional Meeting: Cape & Islands
REGISTER HERE
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, JULY 14TH
TIME: 1:30 PM
Source: chapa.org
Listen in and weigh in on
housing issues
Are you an advocate, neighbor,
municipality, organization, or legislator
working on affordable housing in the
Cape & Islands?
CDP is sponsoring a free virtual meeting
with CHAPA to discuss what you're
seeing regionally and what you plan to
focus on at the local level as we all
work together to recover and keep
affordable housing top of mind.
CHAPA will also be seeking input and
feedback for it s policy goals and
priorities.
READ MORE.....
Town Updates
Town of Brewster
CLICK HERE FOR A VIRTUAL
TOUR OF SERENITY
BREWSTER
SERENITY BREWSTER INFO
Image: Cape Cod Times
Brewster Woods breaks
ground
The Town of Brewster along with
Secretary of Housing and Economic
Development, Mike Keannely, and other
housing representatives, celebrated
groundbreaking for Brewster Woods, a
community of 30 units of rental
housing, located on Brewster Road,
serving low and moderate-income
households.
In partnership with Housing Assistance
Corporation, Preservation of Affordable
Housing and the Brewster Housing
Authority, the Town has contracted for
construction of Phase II, with Phase I of
construction 85% complete with
landscaping, sidewalks and electrical
service.
Read the Cape Cod Times article here.
What else is happening in Brewster?
Financial assistance is currently available for eligible Brewster residents in need.
Click below for more information about the Rental & Mortgage Assistance and
Brewster COVID Relief Fund .
The Brewster Rental Assistance
Program, created by the Brewster
Affordable Housing Trust, with Town
Community Preservation funds, has
resources available for both year round
affordability and emergency COVID-19
assistance. Read more here.
In an effort to provide direct and
essential support to Brewster residents
whose health or well-being have been
most immediately impacted by the
coronavirus pandemic, the Town has
established a COVID Relief Fund . The
Fund focuses on providing financial
support to help residents meet their
basic needs. Applicants need to have
lived in Brewster for 3 months and
meet federal standards for assistance
and may apply for up to $1,000 for
assistance with housing, utility bills,
medical bills, child care including
summer programs, and other basic
needs. Requests for financial assistance
from eligible residents will be voted on
by the COVID Relief Fund Committee on
a regular basis. Payments will be made
directly to the appropriate vendor. All
information is kept confidential. For
more information please contact Town
staff at covidrelieffund@brewster-
ma.gov . The COVID Relief Fund;
neighbors helping neighbors.
CLICK HERE FOR THE
APPLICATION
THE TOWN OF BREWSTER CHILDCARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM
As part of the Community Development Block Grant, Brewster is providing
childcare assistance of up to $6,000 per child. Click the button above for the
application and contact information.
Town of Chatham
10 housing articles approved at town meeting
Chatham’s June 12th annual town meeting approved 10 housing-related articles.
Article 19, to develop a town-owned parcel located off of Middle Road, failed the
two-thirds majority vote needed to pass. The acquisition of 1533 Main Street, a
2.98+ acre parcel, passed, as well as 127 Old Harbor Road that will be designated
for affordable and attainable housing. Chatham, along with Truro, voted to follow
Provincetown’s lead and establish a Year-Round Market Rate Rental Housing
Trust. In total, Chatham approved $1.3 million for housing-related initiatives.
What else is happening in Chatham?
Chatham Community Housing Partnership's next meeting is on W ednesday,
July 14th at 11 am
Emergency Rental Assistance is available. Applications are through
Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC).
Chatham Ecumenical Council for Housing assistance is available.
Town of Harwich
Learn how the CPA can help
fund your town's housing,
recreational and open-space
projects
The Harwich Community Preservation
Committee will be holding an in-person
public hearing on Thursday, July 15th at
6 pm at the Griffin Room, Town Hall.
Attend the public hearing to learn about
the Community Preservation Act, talk
about potential projects related to
community housing, open space, and
historic preservation and recreation.
The CPA is a state law that has enabled
Harwich and other towns in
Massachusetts to create a dedicated
WHEN: Thursday, July 15, 2021
TIME: 6 PM
WHERE: Donn B. Griffin Room | Town Hall
732 Main Street
fund for important projects that can
greatly impact a community’s character
and quality of life. If you have ideas for
a project, the CPC will be providing
application information during the
hearing.
What else is happening in Harwich?
Harwich Ecumenical Council for Housing Emergency COVID Relief Fund
The next Affordable Housing Trust meeting will be held on Thursday, July
15th at 1 pm. The Trust will review the Action Plan process with consultant
JM Goldson and continue the discussion about the RFP draft for Sisson Road.
Town of Orleans
Source: Cape Cod Chronicle
Housing Assistance
Corporation bids on 107
Main Street
Housing Assistance Corporation
(HAC) bid to develop and operate
rental housing at 107 Main Street,
the former Cape Abilities building.
HAC’s “baseline scenario” would offer
all 14 units at or below 80 percent of
area median income. A second
option would increase the limit for
five of the 14 units to 100 percent of
AMI. In either scenario, all housing
would be affordable in perpetuity.
Interviews with HAC will be held
later this month, the beginning of a
Image: SV Design via Town of Orleans long process that could lead
eventually to an application for a
Chapter 40B permit from the zoning
board of appeals. Read the Cape Cod
Chronicle article here.
What else is happening in Orleans?
The next Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board meeting is scheduled to be on
July 15th.
Town of Eastham
In the news:
The T-Time Community Input
Survey results are in. This
survey is considered the
starting point for gathering
public input and is part of
phase one of the town’s work
to research potential uses for
the property.
Recommendations for the
parcel are expected to be
presented to the select board
in 2022. Read the
Provincetown Independent
article here.
Source: Town of Eastham
Eastham voters support all
6 housing articles
Eastham approved $433,373 in CPA
funding requests for the Affordable
Housing Trust and a Part-Time
Housing Coordinator and $100,000
for the 62-unit housing development
in Orleans at the former site of Cape
Cod 5 headquarters.
The short-term rental tax increase to
6% passed and voters also approved
large land acquisitions that will
include housing components.
What else is happening in Eastham?
With funds from the Town of Eastham CPC, the HECH organization
administers a Rental Assistance Program to income-qualified households
who live or work in Eastham or who have children attending the Nauset
School District. HECH is currently accepting applications for this program.
Affordable Housing Trust meeting is on July 15th at 11 am. The Trust will
discuss the Housing Production Plan. Click here for the agenda.
Town of Wellfleet
Voters overwhelmingly approved all housing articles
Voters supported all 10 housing articles including costs associated with the 95
Lawrence Road Cluster Wastewater Treatment Facility for a funding amount not to
exceed $1.9 million. All CPA funding articles passed totaling $592,132 towards
housing initiatives and the Affordable Housing Trust.
Wellfleet approved the Accessory Dwelling Unit bylaw amendment to make it
easier for residents to build so-called “in-law apartments” as well as the short-term
rental tax increase to 6%. The town has yet to dedicate any specific amount to
housing.
Housing Updates:
Request for Proposal (RFP) is open for bids to develop up to 46 affordable
rental units on a 6-acre parcel on 95 Lawrence Road. The deadline is August
2nd. Read the latest Provincetown Independent article here about outer cape
housing developments.
The town along with the Local Housing Partnership is set to close on their 8th
Buy-Down home.
Through an MHP Technical Assistance grant, the Housing Authority and Local
Housing Partnership is working on a Housing Action Plan.
What else is happening in Wellfleet?
THE TOWN OF WELLFLEET CHILDCARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM
Town of Truro
Truro approves all housing-related articles
Truro wrapped up town meeting season on June 26th, passing all housing-related
articles including the $50,000 in CPA funding to the Affordable Housing Trust, and
another $25,000 for a housing consultant. The town also passed a petitioned article
to establish a year-round rental housing trust, modeled after Provincetown's Year-
Round Market Rate Rental Housing Trust.
Voters in Truro, similar to Eastham and Wellfleet, approved the short-term rental
tax increase to 6%, with Truro dedicating a 33% allocation to community housing
beginning on October 1st. Several housing officials including CDP's CEO, Jay
Coburn, have advocated towns to earmark much of that money towards housing.
Truro is the only town so far that has allocated a percentage specifically for
housing-related use.
Housing Updates:
The Truro Housing Authority provided updates for the 70-acre Walsh property at
its July 8th meeting. There will be a site visit scheduled at the end of the month.
Stay tuned for the date and time.
Image: The Provincetown Independent
What else is happening in Truro?
Truro Emergency Rental Assistance is available through Homeless Prevention
Council.
THE TOWN OF TRURO CHILDCARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM
Town of Provincetown
Community Housing Resource: 2021 Pre-Application process to
establish a wait list is open
Community Housing Council
Updates
Community Housing Council staff and
Laura Shufelt, Director of Community
Assistance, Massachusetts Housing
Partnership, have been meeting to draft
an RFP for the housing development at
3 Jerome Smith Road commonly known
as the VFW site. The Select Board
approved the RFP in May. Several
developers attended the site visit on
June 26th. The deadline for proposals is
July 29, 2021.
Source: Town of Provincetown
Image: The Provincetown Independent
PRE-APPLICATION &
INSTRUCTIONS
Community Housing Resource Inc. (CHR)
is beginning a new pre-application
process to establish a wait list for CHR’s
year-round rental housing as vacancies
occur in the future. If you are
interested in rental housing
opportunities at our existing properties,
now or in the future, please click the
button above for instructions and the
pre-application. This process will
establish a wait list for the existing
properties and new developments.
If you are unable to view or print this
information, please contact CHR at
(508) 487-2426, ext. 0, or send an e-
mail to info@chrgroup.net.
Source: chrgroup.net
What else is happening in Provincetown?
New short-term rental tax yields windfall, but not for housing. Read the
Provincetown Independent article here.
Housing News
CHAPA's Housing Briefs: July
State & Federal Updates
On June 21, Governor
Baker introduced a plan to
immediately use $1 billion of the
Commonwealth's federal aid from
the American Rescue Plan Act for
affordable housing and
homeownership. The Legislature is
expected to hold public hearings in
the coming months on the use of
these federal funds before passing a
final spending plan.
READ MORE.....Source: chapa.org
Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University
Source: NBCLX and jchs.harvard.edu
Some Reap Benefits of a
‘White Hot' Housing Market,
but Others Need Help
Joint Center for Housing Studies of
Harvard University's Managing
Director, Chris Herbert appeared at
NBCLX to talk about current housing
market conditions post-COVID and
the need to get more relief measures
passed.
Community Development Partnership | 3 Main Street Mercantile, Unit #7, Eastham MA 02642
Lower Cape Community Housing Partnership Update
August 2021
In this newsletter:
Events
One Cape Summit 2021
Fall Lower & Outer Cape Peer Group
Town Updates
Housing News
Housing Events
2021 OneCape Summit
REGISTER HERE
WHEN: August 23 - 24, 2021
TIME: 8 am to 4:30 pm
WHERE: Wequassett Resort,
Harwich, MA
Source: chapa.org
Register for the 7th Annual
OneCape Summit
The annual OneCape Summit will be
held August 23-24, 2021 at
the Wequassett Resort in Harwich, MA
and will include both in-person and
virtual components.
This year, OneCape will focus
on the critical challenges of water
quality, climate change, and housing.
Over the course of two days, sessions
will cover strategies to address marine
and freshwater quality, work to mitigate
and adapt to climate-related impacts
in the region, local and regional
strategies to support housing needs,
and building resilience within our
natural, built, and community systems
in a post-COVID economy.
READ MORE.....
Fall Lower & Outer Cape Peer Group
REGISTER FOR THE OUTER
CAPE PEER GROUP MEETING
REGISTER FOR THE LOWER
CAPE PEER GROUP MEETING
Town Updates
Town of Brewster
IMAGE: Cape Cod Times
Town hosted a virtual public
forum to discuss potential
Cape Cod Sea Camps
acquisition
The Town of Brewster hosted a virtual
public forum on the Town’s potential
acquisition of the Cape Cod Sea Camps
properties. The Sea Camps’ owners
have offered two properties for sale:
The Bay Parcel: A 55-acre parcel
SEA CAMPS PUBLIC FORUM
RECORDING
SEA CAMPS JULY 26TH
PRESENTATION
at 3057 Main Street (Route 6A)
that stretches from Main Street
north to Cape Cod Bay.
The Pond Parcel: A 66-acre parcel
at 500 W. H. Besse Cartway that
extends from Route 137 (Long
Pond Road) west to Long Pond.
The town provided information in
advance of Special Town Meeting in late
September when voters will determine
if they want the Town to acquire one or
both properties. The forum included a
presentation and a question-and-answer
period.
What else is happening in Brewster?
Applications for Housing Rehabilitation Program and Childcare
Assistance now open. Click the buttons below for more information.
CHILDCARE SUBSIDY
APPLICATION
HOUSING REHABILITATION
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Serenity Brewster Apartments
The Town of Brewster is pleased to
announce the opening of Serenity
Brewster. The Town has worked with
Elevation Financial through a zoning
variance process to rehabilitate the
former Wingate assisted living and
nursing home. Phase One of Serenity is
now open and Phase Two, which will
include 27 affordable deed restricted
units through the Local Action Unit
process, will open in the summer of
2022. A total of 132 new rental units
will be added through this private/public
partnership.
Town of Chatham
Town reflect on town meeting and next steps for housing
“The articles that passed, passed overwhelmingly,” Chatham Housing Partnership
Chair Karolyn McClelland told her committee last week. A majority of voters
supported the Middle Road proposal, but not the two-thirds majority the article
needed to pass, “which is really disappointing,” McClelland said. There are
indications that there weren’t many young working families present to vote at the
June 12 and 13 town meetings; only two families took advantage of the free child
care the town was offering.
“I don’t know how to interpret that, other than that we still can’t seem to get
families out,” she said.
“There is another [request for proposals] for private property for affordable or
attainable housing that’s due to go out in the next couple weeks,” Town Manager
Jill Goldsmith told the select board last week. Proposals will be invited through Aug.
31. Known as a rolling RFP, the request is likely to be repeated into the future in
an effort to meet the ongoing need for housing.
READ MORE....
Source: Cape Cod Chronicle
RFP: Purchase of Real Property Suitable for Use as Affordable and
Attainable Housing
What else is happening in Chatham?
Emergency Rental Assistance is available. Applications are through
Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC).
Chatham Ecumenical Council for Housing assistance is available.
Town of Harwich
State Restriction Could Block
Chloe’s Path Housing Project
CHLOE'S PATH APARTMENTS
LIP APPLICATION
The attorney for an abutter to the
proposed Chloe’s Path 96-unit housing
development off Sisson Road is claiming
that the developer does not have the
right to build on the land because it
would violate a Massachusetts Division
of Fisheries and Wildlife covenant.
Attorney Andrew Singer, representing
property owners Gary Terry and Peter
Donovan and the proposed developer
Kemah Apartments, was before
selectmen Monday night seeking
support for a “friendly 40B” project
under the state Local Initiative
Program. The owners are proposing an
affordable and mixed-income housing
development for the 9.29-acre parcel to
the rear of the town’s public safety
complex on Sisson Road.
READ MORE....
Selectmen focus on affordable
housing
"We have the tools to do it, now we just
have to do it and stop talking about it",
said Selectmen Michael MacAskill at the
August 9th selectman meeting. There
was a discussion about the 13-acre
Marceline property that the Affordable
Housing Trust purchased and various
means to develop it.
To hear more, watch the YouTube video
and forward to the 2:03:00 mark.
What else is happening in Harwich?
There was an agenda item at the July 26th Board of Selectmen meeting
to discuss and a possible vote to support the LIP application. No action was
taken and the Chloe’s Path proponents are expected to be back before the
board on August 23rd. At this meeting, the Selectmen also discussed raising
the Short-Term Rental Tax to 6%. They asked the Town Administrator,
Joe Powers to create a policy and to begin the process to be added to the
warrant for either the town special meeting or annual town meeting in
Spring.
Town of Orleans
Potential workforce housing
at Underground Mall
Orleans Plaza LLC purchased the
Route 6A property for $2.1 million,
according records on file with the
Barnstable County Registry of Deeds.
The property was sold July 16th.
DeSisto, president of Boston-based
Maple Hurst Builders, is listed as the
manager of Orleans Plaza LLC.
Reached by phone August 6th,
DeSisto said tentative plans call for
between 40 and 50 units of
workforce housing to be built on the
property. The existing building would
be repurposed, and plans call for
parking to be provided underground.
Read the Cape Cod Chronicle here.
Source: Cape Cod Chronicle
"I have rented a tent for
800 dollars a month back in
2004. I have rented a mold-
infested bomb shelter, a
winter rental back when
they were affordable. I
have stayed with friends
and family but what I have
never done is rent a place
year-round."
- Neal Ahern, Orleans
Commercial Fisherman
Source: Town of Orleans
Residents urge next steps for
Governor Prence Inn
The Selectboard with the Affordable
Housing Trust met with Town Counsel
to discuss the conveyance and review
the deed restriction of Governor Prence
Inn.
The Town plans to conduct a re-use
study to determine if any uses in
addition to housing should be
considered for the 5.5 acre site. Some
potential uses include a performing arts
center, mixed-use development, and
retail. Town Planner, George Meservey
indicated this could take up to two
years. During public comment, Neal
Ahern, a commercial shellfisherman,
said he doesn't have that time. Click the
button below to hear more public
comments about using Governor Prence
Inn for affordable housing.
Governor Prence Inn
Discussion at the Selectboard
and Affordable Housing Trust
Meeting
What else is happening in Orleans?
The Orleans Select Board voted to proceed with final designs on plans to
renovate the town's community center on Main Street.
Town of Eastham
T-Time Decision Coming
This Year?
The town of Eastham may decide the
fate of the 11-acre T-Time property
on Route 6 by Thanksgiving of this
year. After one and a half years of
work, the T-Time Development
Committee plans to conduct
additional community outreach this
fall before presenting the town select
board with official site
recommendations later this year. As
the committee prepares its
recommendations, the property will
undergo recreational improvements
this fall, with funding provided by
the Massachusetts Department of
Transportation’s Shared Streets and
Spaces Grant Program.
Source: Lower Cape TV
What else is happening in Eastham?
With funds from the Town of Eastham CPC, the HECH organization
administers a Rental Assistance Program to income-qualified households
who live or work in Eastham or who have children attending the Nauset
School District. HECH is currently accepting applications for this program.
T-Time Development Committee meeting is on August 17th at 5 pm. The
committee will discuss community outreach and discuss Phase 1
recommendations about town center and COA property. Click here for the
agenda.
Town of Wellfleet
95 Lawrence Road attracts 3
bids
Three organizations have submitted
proposals to build affordable housing at
95 Lawrence Road, with price tags
ranging from $14.6 million to $20.2
million. Two are familiar names on the
Cape; the third is a Massachusetts
company looking to make inroads here.
READ MORE....
What else is happening in Wellfleet?
The Town of Wellfleet is now accepting applications for the Community
Development Bock Grant (CBDG) funded Housing Rehabilitation Program.
The funds aid low to moderate income residents, earning up to 80% of the Area
Median Income.
Housing Rehabilitation funds can provide a 0% interest, deferred, forgivable loan
to make critical home repairs. The program is designed to improve the housing
conditions of income qualified households. Funds up to $40,000 are available to
eligible residents to pay for critical home repairs.
Housing Rehabilitation Program Application
Town of Truro
Housing Authority meets to
elect officers
There are new faces at the Truro
Housing Authority and last month they
met to elect officers for the Chair, Kevin
Grunwald, Vice Chair, Betty Gallo and
Mara Glatzel elected as Secretary. The
next Housing Authority meeting will be
on September 9th.
Walsh Property Community
Planning Committee meets
on August 26th
After a year of virtual meeting, the
Walsh Property Planning Committee
met in person for a site visit at the
69.9 acre property behind Truro
Central School. The purpose of the
committee is to guide the
development of plans for the use of
the town-owned property. The 16
committee members have been
focused on strategizing and planning
for a community engagement. They
are looking into platform called Bang
the Table as a tool to elicit an
interactive community input. The
next meeting will finalize outreach
materials and a community survey.
Drone footage of Walsh Property from
member Todd Schwebel
Source: Town of Truro
What else is happening in Truro?
Truro Emergency Rental Assistance is available through Homeless Prevention
Council.
THE TOWN OF TRURO CHILDCARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM
Town of Provincetown
CLICK HERE FOR THE
APPLICATION
First Time Homebuyer
Opportunity
A one bedroom condominium at Bello
Place is available for a $215,000 resale
to eligible first time homebuyers.
Applications are due September 27th.
Click the application button on the left
for more information.
Contact Community Housing Specialist,
Michell Jarusievicz or (508) 487-7087.
Source: Town of Provincetown
What else is happening in Provincetown?
Year-round rental housing melts away as real estate booms. Read the
Provincetown Independent article here.
Housing News
CHAPA's Housing Briefs: August
State & Federal Updates
On July 15, the Baker-Polito
Administration announced $139
million in affordable housing awards
for 28 projects in 21 communities
across the Commonwealth. These
awards will advance the
development of 1,526 new rental
units, including 1,346 rental units
affordable for households with low
and extremely low incomes.
READ MORE...Source: chapa.org
Community Development Partnership | 3 Main Street Mercantile, Unit #7, Eastham MA 02642
Lower Cape Community Housing Partnership Update
September 2021
In this newsletter:
Events
Fall Outer Cape Peer Group
FY22 Lower Cape Housing Institute Calendar
Abundant Housing: Winning ADU's
Town Updates
Housing News
CDP's Housing Rehabilitation Program
Yarmouth Gardens Application
Housing Events
Fall Lower Cape Peer Group - 9/23/21
REGISTER FOR THE OUTER CAPE PEER GROUP MEETING
2021 - 2022 Lower Cape Housing Institute
2021- Lower CapeHousing Institute
2022
AUGUST 2021
Lower Cape Regional Housing
Funding Working Group - Initial
Meeting
Tuesday, 8/17 at 4 pm - 5:30 pm
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Outer Cape Peer Group
Tuesday, 9/14 at 3 pm - 4:30 pm
Lower Cape Peer Group
Thursday, 9/23 at 3 pm - 4:30 pm
OCTOBER 2021
Workshop: Housing 101
Friday, 10/15at10am- 12 pm
NOVEMBER 2021
Workshop: How to Fund Rental &
Homeownership Community
Housing
Friday, 11/5 at 10 am - 12 pm
DECEMBER 2021
Outer Cape Peer Group
Tuesday, 12/14 at 3 pm - 4:30 pm
Lower Cape Peer Group
Thursday, 12/16 at 3 pm - 4:30 pm
JANUARY 2022
Workshop: Community by Design
Friday, 1/21 at 10 am - 12 pm
MI A o(1-1 ?l?9
Workshop: The History of Cape
Cod Land Use Policy
Friday, 3/11 at 10 am - 12 pm
Outer Cape Peer Group
Tuesday, 4/12 at 3 pm - 4:30 pm
Lower Cape Peer Group
Thursday, 4/14 at 3 pm - 4:30 pm
MAY 2022
Annual Town Meetings
Housing Coordinator Roundtable
Friday, 6/17 at 10 am - 11 am
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
#LessonsForYes: Winning ADU's - 9/23/21
Now Open: Limited non-member access to winning accessory
homes event
This past spring Arlington Town Meeting adopted a strong ADU by-law thanks to
the advocacy of Equitable Arlington members, a local pro-housing group and new
affiliate of AHMA. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are a tool more cities and towns
in MA should use to gently increase the number of homes and build greater
housing choice in their community. Register here.
When: Thursday, September 23, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm
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Town Updates
Town of Brewster
Special Town Meeting on
September 25 to consider
acquisition of Cape Cod Sea
Camps Properties
The Select Board has scheduled a
Special Town Meeting for Saturday
September 25, 2021 to be held
outdoors at the Stony Brook
Elementary School ballfield. The
meeting will begin at 10AM, with
check-in starting at 9AM. Voters will
be asked to consider and vote on
three warrant articles related to the
potential Town acquisition of the two
Cape Cod Sea Camps properties.
READ MORE...
READ THE
PROVINCETOWN
INDEPENDENT ARTICLE
Source: Provincetown Independent
WHAT: Special Town Meeting to
consider acquisition of Cape
Cod Sea Camps
WHEN: Saturday, September 25,
2021
TIME: 9:00 AM
WHERE: Stony Brook Elementary
School
What else is happening in Brewster?
October 5th, 2021 Special Town Election update: there will be early
voting ballots available. The application must be submitted by September
29th, 2021 in order to receive a vote by mail ballot. Click here for more
information and access to the application.
Applications for Housing Rehabilitation Program and Childcare
Assistance now open. Click the buttons below for more information.
CHILDCARE SUBSIDY
APPLICATION
HOUSING REHABILITATION
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Town of Chatham
Chatham updates
The Chatham Affordable Housing Trust Fund will be meeting on Tuesday,
September 21st for an executive session to consider the purchase, exchange,
taking, lease, or value of real property, acquisition for affordable and
attainable Housing.
The Chatham Community Housing Partnership is set to meeting on October
13th at 5:30 pm. Click here to join the meeting.
RFP: Purchase of Real Property Suitable for Use as Affordable and
Attainable Housing
What else is happening in Chatham?
October 23rd Special Town Meeting to focus on water. Read the Cape Cod
Chronicle article here.
Emergency Rental Assistance is available. Applications are through
Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC).
Chatham Ecumenical Council for Housing assistance is available.
Town of Harwich
Harwich Affordable Housing
Trust resume meetings
Harwich updates:
The Trust voted and approved to
develop a $500,000 funding
request to the Community
Preservation Committee for FY23
The Trust plans to continue
community engagement work with
JM Goldson Community +
Preservation
The Trust held a joint meeting
with the Board of Selectmen on
Monday, September 20th to
discuss a Request for Proposals
for Housing Coordinator position
What else is happening in Harwich?
Selectmen Hear Protest Over Lodging Tax Increase .
Harwich Selectmen make pitch for votes.
Town of Orleans
Orleans housing trust and
committee hold joint
meeting
The Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Board and the Affordable Housing
Committee will meet Tuesday,
September 21st to discuss the
following agenda items:
Review activities for the past
2.5 years
Discuss 107 Main Street and
consider the Community
Preservation Committee's vote
on not to support the additional
$200,000 funding request
Select a representative to the
Governor Prence Planning
Committee
Click here to join the meeting
What else is happening in Orleans?
Select Board member discusses a plan to expand pre-kindergarten
programming in Orleans.
Town of Eastham
Participate in a Focus Group
The committee is looking for Eastham
residents under 40 years of age to
participate in a focus group and share
your experience. If you are interested
in volunteering for one of the 40-and-
Under Focus Groups, send an email by
clicking the button below.
EMAIL THE COMMITTEE TO
JOIN THE FOCUS GROUP
Two ways to support housing in
Eastham
The T-Time Development Committee is
studying the 11-acre former T-Time
Driving Range; the Town Center Plaza,
whose acquisition by the town was
approved in June; and the two-acre
council on aging property on Nauset
Road.
Committee members shared the draft
development guidelines . This is a great
opportunity to provide feedback. Join
the committee for upcoming public
forum events. If you can't attend the
forums, you can email the committee
by clicking here.
PUBLIC FORUM DATES:
Watch the 9/16 Public Forum
Wednesday, September 22nd at 5
pm at Salt Pond Visitor Center
Amphitheater (IN-PERSON)
Wednesday October 6th at 7 pm
(VIRTUAL)
What else is happening in Eastham?
Read a draft of Eastham's 2021 Housing Production Plan . The draft plan will
be reviewed by the Select Board at their September 27th meeting at
5:00. Public comments, and questions can be sent to Paul Lagg, Community
Development Director.
Town of Wellfleet
95 Lawrence Road next steps
95 Lawrence Road Task Force is
charged with recommending the best
developer to build 46 units of affordable
rental housing on Lawrence Road is set
to rate the three proposals from the
Community Builders, Civico and
Preservation of Affordable Housing
(POAH) & the Community Development
Partnership. The group is now meeting
three times a week in hopes of reaching
a decision by October. The next
meeting is on Wednesday, September
22nd.
Each task force member will evaluate
the three developers and their
proposals on the following criteria:
experience and capacity to do the
project
affordability plans
site design including plans for
landscaping and lighting,
pedestrian connections, and traffic
flow, infrastructure and energy
efficiency
building design
READ MORE....
What else is happening in Wellfleet?
The Town of Wellfleet is now accepting applications for the Community
Development Bock Grant (CBDG) funded Housing Rehabilitation Program.
The funds aid low to moderate income residents, earning up to 80% of the Area
Median Income.
Housing Rehabilitation funds can provide a 0% interest, deferred, forgivable loan
to make critical home repairs. The program is designed to improve the housing
conditions of income qualified households. Funds up to $40,000 are available to
eligible residents to pay for critical home repairs.
Housing Rehabilitation Program Application
Town of Truro
Public Hearing Information :
The Select Board will hold a public
meeting to state the board's goals and
objectives for the coming fiscal year.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 21, 2021
TIME: 5:00 pm
WHERE: Truro Community Center or
Truro Housing Authority
provide updates on Walsh and
Cloverleaf property
Cloverleaf community housing
development is currently in land court
proceedings. There was a case
management conference on July 16th in
which the judge set a discovery
including expert designations end date
for December 31st.
The Walsh Property Planning Committee
finalized their community engagement
and outreach proposal which includes a
brochure, a questionnaire and a sign-up
sheet for members to conduct outreach
share information. There is also a
website in the works.
join via Global Meeting.
READ MORE...
What else is happening in Truro?
Truro received an allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding
in the amount of $170,448. This will be a multi-year plan for anticipated
activities. Please consider completing the survey to inform how the town will
use this funding.
The Truro Community Preservation Committee (CPC) announced a new Mini
Grant program. Like traditional CPC grants, funding is available in 4
areas: Community Housing, Open Space, Historic Preservation and
Recreation.
Truro Emergency Rental Assistance is available through Homeless Prevention
Council.
THE TOWN OF TRURO CHILDCARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM
Town of Provincetown
CLICK HERE FOR THE
APPLICATION
First Time Homebuyer
Opportunity
A one bedroom condominium at Bello
Place is available for a $215,000 resale
to eligible first time homebuyers.
Applications are due September 27th.
Click the application button on the left
for more information.
Contact Community Housing Specialist,
Michell Jarusievicz or (508) 487-7087.
Source: Town of Provincetown
What else is happening in Provincetown?
The Year-round Rental Housing Trust and the Community Housing Council
will meet on Tuesday, September 21st to discuss annual housing goals and
various funding sources such as short-term rental tax, marijuana tax and
CPA.
Sale of adjacent land will affect VFW housing bids.
Housing News
Housing Rehab Program for Eastham, Truro and
Provincetown
Yarmouth Gardens is now accepting applications
Community Development Partnership | 3 Main Street Mercantile, Unit #7, Eastham MA 02642
Lower Cape Community Housing Update
October 2021
In this newsletter:
Events
November 5th: How to Fund Community Housing
November 18th: Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing & Lottery Training
Town Updates
Housing News
The Sphere of Community Engagement
CDP's Housing Rehabilitation Program
Housing Events
November 5th: How to Fund Community Housing Workshop
REGISTER FOR HOW TO FUND COMMUNITY HOUSING
November 18th: Fair Housing Marketing & Lottery Training
The Massachusetts Housing Partnership
(MHP), MassHousing and the state Department
of Housing and Community Development
(DHCD) will hold a training on Affirmative Fair
Housing Marketing (AFHM) and lotteries.
This one-day training is designed for anyone
working in rental management, municipal
government, community development regional
housing organizations, as well as for
volunteers and staff of affordable housing
trusts and Community Preservation
Committees.
For more information about this training
contact MHP's Emma McGurren or 857-317-
8517.
WHEN: November 18, 2021
TIME: 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
COST: $50
Town Updates
Town of Brewster
Millstone Community
Housing RFP and other
Town updates
The Brewster Affordable Housing Trust
discussed the Cape Cod Sea Camps
acquisition that residents overwhelmingly
approved at Special Town Meeting on
September 26th. Town voters also
approved a debt exclusion to cover any
bonds that are issued.
The Trust along with the Select Board, will
begin the comprehensive planning process
for both the Bay and Long Pond parcels.
READ MORE...
Other Housing Updates:
Habitat for Humanity applied for a
Comprehensive Permit to construct
two 3-bedroom single family homes
at the October 12th Zoning Board of
Appeals meeting where they
unanimously approved the
application.
The approved Request for Proposal
(RFP) for Millstone Community
Housing was posted in the Central
Registry on October 13th with a
proposal submission deadline date
on December 16th.
Image: Cape Cod Times
What else is happening in Brewster?
Following their annual retreat this summer, the Select Board recently adopted a Strategic
Plan for Fiscal Years 2022 & 202 3.
Applications for Housing Rehabilitation Program and Childcare Assistance are now
open. Click the links below:
Childcare Subsidy Application
Housing Rehabilitation Program Information
Town of Chatham
Housing updates:
October 23rd Special Town Meeting to
focus on water. Read the Cape Cod
Chronicle article here.
The Chatham Community Housing
Partnership's next meeting is on
Wednesday, November 10th at 11 am.
The committee will focus on outreach
initiatives and discuss the latest
updates about the Buckley property
acquisition.
What else is happening in Chatham?
Emergency Rental Assistance is available. Applications are through Housing Assistance
Corporation (HAC).
Chatham Ecumenical Council for Housing assistance is available.
Town of Harwich
Source: Town of Harwich
Harwich updates:
Neighborhood opposition to the
proposed Chloe’s Path development off
Sisson Road remained strong.
Selectmen supports the transition of the
housing coordinator function from a
contractor to a new part-time town
employee.
Special Town Meeting
approves spending on
wastewater and affordable
housing
Harwich Special Town Meeting was held
Monday, October 18th at the Harwich
Community Center. Prior to the meeting, the
Voter Information Committee sat with the
Wastewater Superintendent for a wastewater
article review including a deeper dive into
regionalization opportunities, funding requests
and public input.
Voters overwhelmingly approved spending
nearly $2.6 million in wastewater
infrastructure that includes efforts to design a
waste water system that expands the coverage
in East Harwich into Round Cove and Pleasant
Bay watershed areas.
Voters also passed an increase in the rooms
tax, from 4% to 6% and a creation of an
affordable housing stabilization fund to receive
25% of the rooms tax revenue.
READ MORE...
Town of Orleans
Town Meeting Warrants Forum
Orleans Special Town Meeting is on October 25th, 6:00 pm at Nauset Middle School. The
Orleans Citizens Forum will focus on a number of articles including:
Fund Universal Pre-School Support Program (Article 9)
Fund Consultant Services for Reuse Study of Governor Prence Properties (Article
11)
The panel will include Tom Daley, Department of Public Works and Natural Resources
Director, Gail M. Briere, Orleans School Committee Chair, Ron Collins, Facilities Manager
and George Meservey, Director of Planning and Community Development. To join the
meeting, click here.
For questions, email info@orleanscitizensforum.org before or during the forum.
What else is happening in Orleans?
The Town of Orleans Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is opening its 2021-2022
application season (FY23) with a call for new applications. Applications for funding
assistance in the areas of Outdoor Recreation, Open Space, Historic
Preservation and Affordable Housing will be accepted until November 22, 2021.
Median Single-Home Values Up 40 Percent From Pre-COVID Prices
Town of Eastham
Image: Provincetown Independent
Eastham housing plan finds
massive unmet need
A draft of the town’s 2021 housing production
plan has identified an affordable housing
shortage of 380 home ownership units and
195 rental units. The plan was presented to
the Select Board, which unanimously endorsed
it.
READ MORE...
What else is happening in Eastham?
The T-Time Committee concluded their hybrid (remote and in-person) 3-session public
forums that were held over the course of September and October. The goal of the forums
was designed to gauge response to the committee’s draft recommendations for future use
of the town-owned “T-Time Property” at 4790 State Highway on Route 6. The next step
for the committee is to review and discuss information from the forums as well as findings
from an accompanying “reaction poll” which will be used to draft recommendations to the
Select Board by November. Read the full post here.
If you did not have a chance to attend the public forums, you can email your feedback to
the T-Time Committee here.
Town of Wellfleet
October 12, 2021 | Shorter Term Rental
Allocation Request discussion: 1:39:00
Wellfleet Select Board
recommends 80% of rooms
tax to Trust Fund
The Select Board has endorsed the idea of
earmarking 80% of the revenue from the
short-term rental tax to the town’s new
affordable housing trust fund.
The short-term rental and rooms tax netted
about $855,000 for the town in the fiscal year
that ended on June 30; 80% of that amount
would be about $684,000.
READ MORE...
What else is happening in Wellfleet?
Local developer, Community Housing Resource is slated to meet the October 30th pre-
application deadline to seek funding in 2022 for his plan to build eight units of affordable
housing on Paine Hollow Road.
The Local Housing Partnership is meeting on Thursday, October 21st at 4 pm. Click here
for the agenda and Zoom link. The partnership will provide updates on 95 Lawrence Road
housing initiative, Buy-Down program and Community Preservation Act request.
The deadline for Special Town Meeting warrant articles is October 26th.
The Town of Wellfleet is now accepting applications for the Community Development Bock
Grant (CBDG) funded Housing Rehabilitation Program. The funds aid low to moderate
income residents, earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income. Click here for the
application.
Town of Truro
Housing Authority meets on
October 21st
Join the meeting and see the agenda for the
Truro Housing Authority meeting, click here.
Housing updates:
The Housing Authority is requesting up
to $30,000 from the Truro Housing
Trust for a new Housing Needs
Assessment.
Local Comprehensive Plan
update
The town’s Local Comprehensive Plan
Committee (LCPC), whose progress was
interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, has
resumed its work updating the 2005 Town’s
Plan. This plan contains the town’s vision and
goals for its future, and maps out the actions
needed to realize that vision and goals. The
committee leading this community planning
process was appointed by the Select Board
At the October 21st meeting, the
Housing Authority will review grant
applications to the CPC.
and consists of seven members representing
various community concerns which includes
housing. A grant from the Cape Cod
Commission and Department of Housing and
Community Development has enabled the
Town to hire consultants Tighe & Bond to
guide the LCPC in its work.
READ MORE...
What else is happening in Truro?
Deadline for Truro Childcare Voucher Program extended to November 1, 2021.
Appointment of new Finance Director. Click here.
Truro Emergency Rental Assistance is available through Homeless Prevention Council.
Town of Provincetown
Image: Town of Provincetown (Click to enlarge)
Provincetown housing
workshop
A housing workshop was held on Monday,
October 18th by the Select Board, the Year-
Round Market-Rate Housing Trust, and the
Community Housing Council. They discussed
FY22 housing priorities and reached a
consensus to meet on a regular basis to
increase collaboration and partnership
amongst the boards to move housing
programs forward. The Town Manager
recommended allocating 26% of the rooms tax
to affordable housing using a new allocation
formula based on a 3.4-million projected
rooms tax estimate. His proposal would
maintain the original four funds at just over
their pre-pandemic revenue levels and set
aside 26 percent of the total rooms tax
revenue for housing. Watch the recording
here.
What else is happening in Provincetown?
Seashore Point is accepting applications for year-round rental studio, 1-bedroom and a
waitlist. Income, asset, and age eligibility requirements apply. Contact the Housing
Specialist at 508-487-0771 x 135.
Housing News
The Sphere of Community Engagement
Learn how your community engagement can drive positive impact through planning and
development. Click the image below to read more.
Housing Rehab Program for Eastham, Truro and
Provincetown
Community Development Partnership | 3 Main Street Mercantile, Unit #7, Eastham MA 02642
Lower Cape Community Housing Partnership Update
November 2021
In this newsletter:
Upcoming Events
December 14th & 16th: Winter Peer Group Meetings
January 21st: Community by Design Workshop
Town Updates
Housing News
CDP in the Media
MAPC: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update
Upcoming Events
Winter Lower & Outer Cape Peer Group Meetings
Register for our next workshop: Community by Design | January 21, 2021
Town Updates
Town of Brewster
Save the Dates and Housing
Roundtable Video
Save the Dates:
Fall Town Meeting will be held on
Monday, November 15, 2021 at 6
pm. Click here to watch a video of
the Fall Town Meeting Summary by
Town Administrator Peter Lombardi.
The Brewster Community
Preservation Plan Public Forum
was on November 10th. This forum
is part of the town’s broader effort
to identify the community’s priorities
for allocation of Community
Preservation Act (CPA) funds over
the next 5 years and may lead to
changes to the current allocation
formula.
The CPC Annual Public Hearing
The Brewster Housing Office recently had a
roundtable discussion with Suzanne Bryan
of Brewster Government Television
(BGTV). The video provides an overview
and update on the Brewster housing
program including housing support services
and housing initiatives that are in the
pipeline.
will be held on Wednesday,
November 17th at 4 pm. The
hearing will gather information on
community needs for these
funds. For more information click
here.
Source: Town of Brewster
What else is happening in Brewster?
Applications for Housing Rehabilitation Program and Childcare Assistance are now
open. Click the links below:
Childcare Subsidy Application
Housing Rehabilitation Program Information
Town of Chatham
Special Town Meeting
A total of 223 voters approved $5.9 Million for
wastewater improvements that covers the cost
of final design, permitting and construction of
the wells, that includes pumping and treatment
equipment, a generator for backup power, an
access road, water mains, utilities and site
improvement. Read the Cape Cod Chronicle
article here.
Source: Cape Cod Chronicle
Chatham updates:
The Chatham Community Housing
Partnership met November 10th. The
committee focused on outreach
initiatives and discussed the latest
updates about the Buckley property
acquisition.
Officials say the town is in good enough
financial condition heading into the
fiscal 2023 budget process that it can
pivot away from a COVID-centric
financial plan for a “resilient and
sustainable future.” Read the Cape Cod
Chronicle here.
What else is happening in Chatham?
Chatham Ecumenical Council for Housing assistance is available.
Town of Harwich
Affordable Housing Trust
Meeting updates
The next Harwich Affordable
Housing Trust (HAHT) meeting is on
Monday, November 15th at 1 pm. Click
here for more information.
To watch the October 25th HAHT
meeting, click the video on the right
and hear updates on the "future"
Affordable Housing Trust Inventory that
includes 7 town owned parcels that
were approved at the May 2019 Annual
Town Meeting (ATM). The Board of
Selectmen voted and approved for Town
Administrator to begin the conveyance
process to the HAHT.
Source: Town of Harwich
What else is happening in Harwich?
"Community Preservation Committee Hammers Lack Of Accounting Of Affordable Housing
Trust Spending ." Read the Cape Cod Chronicle here.
Click here to watch the November 2nd Community Preservation Committee (CPC) meeting
where the Town Administrator provided a status report on the Affordable Housing Trust's
land purchase of the Marceline property now known as Pleasant Lake Avenue project that
includes 6 parcels and an additional parcel of land acquired through eminent domain
approved at the October 18, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Town of Orleans
Governor Prence Planning
Committee Updates
The Governor Prence Planning Committee
held their second meeting on November
8th. The seven-member board is tasked
with working with a consultant to
recommend a future use for the site. The
Affordable Housing Coordinator presented
a progress report of the town's affordable
housing initiatives. The Director of Planning
& Community Development was authorized
to solicit a Request for Information to gain
input from developers that will provide the
Town with ideas that could be helpful with
a Redevelopment Plan. A Request for
Proposal for a community engagement
consultant was also approved. Watch the
meeting here.
Source: Cape Cod Chronicle
What else is happening in Orleans?
The Affordable Housing Committee held a meeting on November 9th and discussed the
CPC application, reviewed the committee charge and began the process to develop
community engagement strategies.
The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board will meet on Tuesday, November 16 at 4 pm.
Town of Eastham
Business Meetups and
Affordable Housing Trust
Meeting
The town's Community Development team
held a Business Meetup to provide T-Time
and Town Center Plaza updates on November
9th. For more information, email Lauren
Barker, Economic Development Planner.
The Affordable Housing Trust met on
November 10th. Agenda items included
updates on the T-Time Development
Committee, Residential Zoning Task Force and
the Housing Coordinator position. Click here
for a list of Affordable Housing Trust videos.
Source: Town of Eastham
What else is happening in Eastham?
The T-Time Development Committee's next meeting is on Tuesday, November 16th
at 5 pm. This will be a working session to review and finalize the committee's
recommendations to the Select Board. Click here for the agenda and Zoom link.
A Zoning Bylaw Task Force was recently established to review the town's current
residential zoning and regulations. The task force chair presented at the November 1st
Select Board meeting and provided an overview of their progress where they voted to
prioritize zoning issues to address including inclusionary zoning and converting motels and
cottage colonies to year-round housing. Watch the presentation here.
The Select Board will soon make a final decision for the T-Time site based on on the T-
Time Committee's findings. Read the Provincetown Independent here.
Town of Wellfleet
Source: Town of Wellfleet
Wellfleet Housing Updates
At the November 4th meeting, the Wellfleet
Housing Authority shared that they will be
working with Barbara Woodbury of
Whosewoods Design, a local website designer,
who is donating her services to update and
redesign Wellfleet's housing website.
The 95 Lawrence Road Task Force met on
Monday, November 8th and voted to
recommend the Preservation of Affordable
Housing and Community Development
Partnership proposal to be recommended to
the Wellfleet Select Board. The Select Board
will vote at their November 23rd Meeting.
The Wellfleet Affordable Housing Trust
held their meeting this month on November
4th. They convened an executive session to
consider a purchase of property. The Trust is
also slated to release a Request for Proposal
for Freeman Avenue as well as a Request for
Proposal for land acquisition.
What else is happening in Wellfleet?
Read the Provincetown Independent article: STM Is Put Off as Town Can’t Set Tax Rate
and a Cape Cod Times article covering the town's plan to emerge from financial
challenges.
The Town of Wellfleet is now accepting applications for the Community Development Bock
Grant (CBDG) funded Housing Rehabilitation Program. The funds aid low to moderate
income residents, earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income. Click here for the
application.
Town of Truro
Walsh Property Committee
Meets on November 17th
The Town Manager will provide a building
study update and the Town Planner along with
Town Land Use Counsel, will share a feasibility
update. There will also be a presentation on
demographics and how to use the data to
inform their goals. Join the meeting and see
the agenda for the Walsh Property
Community Planning Committee, click
here.
Truro Housing Authority will be meeting on
Thursday, November 18th at 4:15 pm. Agenda
items include a discussion and potential vote
on the Request for Qualifications for the
Housing Needs Assessment and Housing
Production Plan. Click here for information.
Source: Town of Truro
What else is happening in Truro?
The Town of Truro is updating its Local Comprehensive Plan, which will capture the
town’s vision and will map out the steps to achieve its goals. The Town is also starting to
plan for future uses of the 69.9-acre Walsh Property and is starting to prepare an
Economic Development plan. Click here to complete the 10-minute survey.
Truro Emergency Rental Assistance is available through Homeless Prevention Council.
Town of Provincetown
Image: wickedlocal.com
Jerome Smith Update
The VFW site on 3 Jerome Smith was
demolished on November 8th. Voters at the
October 2013 approved the acquisition
of three adjacent parcels of land along with
the improvements for $900,000.
The Community Builders, a Boston-based
developer, won the bid to construct 47 units at
the 1.3-acre site last month. These will be
apartments for a wide range of income levels
since current housing shortage is across all
price points. This proposal includes market-
rate units, which gave it the winning edge.
Read the Provincetown Independent summary
here.
What else is happening in Provincetown?
The next Community Housing Council meeting is on November 15th at 4 pm.
The CPA grant application is now available at the town’s website. Applications are due no
later than December 21st. Contact the Housing Specialist at 508-487-0771 x 135 for more
information.
Housing News
CDP in the Media
"Cape Cod rental housing shortage leaves
middle-income families struggling to find a
home." Read the Cape Cod Times article
here.
State Rep. Sarah Peake has earmarked one
million dollars for the Community
Development Partnership and Homeless
Prevention for housing initiatives and
$500,000 for Outer Cape Health Services in
support of addiction programing. Read the
Cape Cod Times article here.
Source: Cape Cod Times
CHAPA: American Rescue Plan Act update
State Senate Releases ARPA
Spending Plan Proposal with
$600 Million for Affordable
Housing
On November 3, 2021, the Senate Ways and
Means Committee and other House leaders
released a $3.67 billion plan for spending a
majority of the state’s federal American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fiscal recovery
funding.
The spending plan (S.2564) provides $600
million for supportive housing, public housing,
homeownership, and affordable housing
production. These investments will provide
homeownership aid, housing production, and
maintenance, with a focus on developing both
affordable housing and supportive housing
stock as a much-needed response to ongoing
housing instability and homelessness.
Read more here.
Source: CHAPA
Further reading:
Cape Cod lawmakers and public health
advocates held a hearing focused on where
and how Massachusetts should spend the
pandemic-related federal aid. Read the Cape
Cod Times article here.
Community Development Partnership | 3 Main Street Mercantile, Unit #7, Eastham MA 02642
Lower Cape Community Housing Partnership Update
January 2022
In this newsletter:
Upcoming Events
January 21st: Community by Design Workshop
Town Updates
Housing Resources
MHP’s 2022 Technical Assistance Program for Trusts
Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Application
CDP Housing Rehabilitation Program Application
Housing in the Media
Columns Historic Preservation and Housing project
Letters to the Editor: Should government fund affordable housing?
Upcoming Events
1/21 - Community by Design Workshop
REGISTER HERE
WHAT:
In this Community by Design workshop, we’ll focus on the aesthetic side of housing
development. We understand that we can’t build our way out of the housing crisis without
intensifying density but discussing density can be a major barrier at the local level to getting the
scale needed to solve the problem. In this workshop, we’ll redirect the density conversation to
the importance of good design. We are in a special moment right now where four towns have
acquired large parcels of land that can include housing components. This workshop will help our
communities articulate bold visions for those land opportunities by opening our eyes to the
possibilities of beautiful affordable housing design.
SPEAKERS:
Laura Shufelt, Director of Community Assistance, Massachusetts Housing Partnership with
additional guest speakers.
WHEN:
Friday, January 21, 2022 | 10 am - 11:30 am | Remote via Zoom
To register, contact the Housing Advocacy Program Manager at pelinda@capecdp.org or register
at our website capecdp.org.
Town Updates
Town of Brewster
Millstone Community Housing
Property
The Trust issued a Request for Proposals in
October, 2021. They are currently reviewing
bids. In collaboration with Laura Shufelt at
Massachusetts Housing Partnership, the Trust
discussed the proposal review process and the
evaluation criteria. The Trust is also engaging
with a consultant to review the pro-forma. The
potential developer is slated to present their
proposal in February.
Image: Concept #2 from the Millstone Housing Property
Community Session
Source: Town of Brewster
Applications to Serve on the Sea
Camps Committees are Open
Following the Town’s recent acquisition of the
former Cape Cod Sea Camps properties, the
Select Board has created two new advisory
committees tasked with developing plans
regarding future uses of both the Long Pond
and Bay sites. Read more here.
Image: Cape Cod Times
Source: Town of Brewster
What else is happening in Brewster?
The Trust have been working on their Housing Trust Goals & Priority Initiatives for the
upcoming fiscal year and the draft was unanimously approved at their January 6th
meeting. Key highlights include the Millstone Community Housing, a 5-year financial plan
for the Trust and a citizen's forum that incorporates a fair housing and diversity
component.
Town of Harwich
Source: Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod
Murray Lane Habitat for
Humanity Units Under
Construction
Habitat for Humanity volunteers are currently
working on six homes on Murray Lane in West
Harwich. The wall raising was held in July
2021 and due to unanticipated infrastructure
delays and material supply chain issues, the
anticipated month of completion is in
September.
What else is happening in Harwich?
The Town is seeking a Housing Coordinator. Read here for the Housing Coordinator
description.
Town of Chatham
The Trust Revisit Middle Road for
Housing and Pursue Other Housing
Initiatives
The Affordable Housing Trust committee members, which
is currently the Select Board, reexamine the 19-acre
town-owned parcel for affordable housing that did not
pass the two-thirds majority in last year's annual town
meeting. The Select Board proposed using nine acres for
housing purposes and the rest surrounds protected
wetlands. On December 9th, the Open-Space Committee
voted to request the Select Board to consider a
conservation restriction for the Middle Road parcel. Click
here to read the Cape Cod Chronicle article.
The Chatham Community Housing Partnership met on
January 12th to discuss the Middle Road parcel and next
steps. Town staff will work on coordinating a meeting
between the Open Space Committee as well as the
Planning Board to review the recommendations.
Source: Town of Chatham
What else is happening in Chatham?
The Trust approved to allocate $50,000 of Trust funds for a feasibility study of 127 Old
Harbor Road as well as the zoning recommendations to the Planning Board to create
affordable year-round rental units. Read the Cape Cod Chronicle article here.
Town of Orleans
Save the Date for Orleans
Housing 101
The Affordable Housing Committee will hold a
Housing 101 presentation in collaboration with
the Community Development Partnership.
Housing 101 will cover the basics about the
state of housing in Orleans and provide an
overview of upcoming housing initiatives.
For more details, contact Marsha Allgeier.
Source: Cape Cod Chronicle
Developer Presents Plan for
Bayberry Square Rental Units
Bayberry Square better known as the
Underground Mall on Route 6A was purchased
in July 2021 by a Boston based developer,
Maple Hurst Builder Inc. President of Maple
Hurst Builder, Chris DeSisto presented his
plans for the property to the Affordable
Housing Committee. DeSisto is proposing to
build 43 rental units, 18 one-bedroom units
and 15 two-bedroom units, with 90 parking
spaces. The plan calls for five units to be
affordable. The rent prices have not been
finalized but DeSisto characterized the units to
serve workforce housing. The plans also
include a community room with an emphasis
on green building and sustainable
construction. He also engaged with the Old
Kings Highway Historical Committee at their
January 6th meeting to discuss the
architectural style and features of the building
construction. When asked about the timeline,
DeSisto stated that he is in no rush and the
privately funded project will take as long as
needed and will work with the community. He
added that the goal is to do it well.
What else is happening in Orleans?
The Governor Prence Planning Committee met in December. The Request for Proposals to
engage a consultant for a redevelopment plan and community engagement process
received one response. The Committee will meet on January 10th at 5:30 pm. The Barrett
Planning Group is listed on the agenda and will discuss site planning services. Click here
for the meeting link.
The Orleans Planning Board is working on the Zoning Bylaw to allow dormitory
housing. The goal is to assess the needs of the business community. They are seeking
input from Orleans businesses. Click here for the survey.
Town of Eastham
Eastham Housing Production Plan
is Approved
The Department of Housing and Community
Development approved the Town's 2021
Housing Production Plan (HPP). Updated
changes from the 2016 HHP include the work
that was recently adopted as part of the
Eastham Strategic Plan for FY2020-2024,
highlighting current conditions, trends as well
what housing can look like in town.
The Plan explores existing gaps between what
housing is available and affordability in
addition to an overview of local, regional, and
state programs and resources to address
unmet housing needs. It also outlines the
goals, priorities and actions included in the
recent Town-wide Strategic Plan.
Source: Town of Eastham
What else is happening in Eastham?
Click here for the 2021 Rental Assistance Application. This program is administered by
Harwich Ecumenical Council for Housing.
Town of Wellfleet
95 Lawrence Road Update
Housing Updates:
A meeting will be held on January 12th with the
town officials and selected developers,
Preservation of Affordable Housing and
Community Development Partnership to discuss
the 95 Lawrence Road development timeline.
Next steps include negotiations for a Land
Disposition Agreement and the permitting process
for development.
The housing groups have begun to discuss housing
articles for the Annual Town Meeting. Some of
these initiatives include an Accessory Dwelling
Unit (ADU) Bylaw amendment which aims to
clarify language about how many units are allowed
Source: Town of Wellflleet
to be developed. The housing groups are also
discussion zoning for affordable housing.
What else is happening in Wellfleet?
The Wellfleet Housing Authority met on January 6th and reported that their end of the
year donations was over $41,000. They held their first annual Housing Angels fundraising
campaign and they discussed plans for a second event slated for August of 2022.
Town of Truro
Truro Rental Assistance
Truro has a new rental assistance program. This program can help you bridge the gap between
your income and the high cost of rent. If you are a Truro resident, you may be eligible for rental
assistance of up to $600 a month for up to 3 years. The program is available to residents who
have an income of up to 100% of the area medium income (AMI). For a family of three, the AMI
is $77,750. To find out more about this program please call the Homeless Prevention Council at
(508) 255-9667.
Source: Town of Truro
What else is happening in Truro?
The Truro Housing Authority is scheduled to meet on Thursday, January 13th to discuss
the Horsley Witten Engineering Review of the proposed affordable housing on 181 Route
6, updates of the Request for Qualifications for a Housing Needs Assessment & Housing
Production Plan as well as Walsh Property and Cloverleaf Community Housing updates.
Click here for the agenda and meeting link information.
Town of Provincetown
Source: provincetowntv.org
Housing Priorities and Potential Town
Meeting Articles
Housing Workshop #2:
The Select Board, Community Housing Council and
the Year-Round Market Rate Rental Housing Trust
held their second Housing Workshop on December
15th and reviewed draft articles for Town Meeting.
Some of the highlights include funding allocation
proposals like the 26% of short-term rental
revenue towards housing, a proposal to charge a
3% community impact fee to operators that own
two or more short-term rental properties in the
same town and an article to increase the town's
in-lieu fee by adjusting the discounting percentage
applied to the formula that requires developers to
pay more to create a unit.
Two small town-owned parcels are also up for
votes to use for housing. For more, read the
Provincetown Independent article and click the
image on the right to watch the meeting. We will
provide more details to the housing articles when
they are finalized.
What else is happening in Provincetown?
The Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding application closed on December 30th. Four
CPA applications were received and are under the review process. A public hearing will be
held in February.
At the second Housing Workshop, the Town Manager stated that Provincetown will have
more money than any other town or city dedicated to housing. The tax revenue estimate
is $4.7 million, $1.3 million more than had been projected. Read more here.
Housing Resources
MHP’s 2022 Technical Assistance Program for Trusts
Source: mhp.net
Applications Are Now Open
In its ongoing effort to support the development and
expansion of trusts, Massachusetts Housing Partnership is
continuing its technical assistance program for affordable
housing trusts.
Beginning in 2021, MHP selected two communities and
provided technical assistance to either assist in the creation of
a municipal housing trust or support an existing affordable
housing trust. For program guidelines and how to apply
information, click here.
Additional Housing Resources
There are nine Habitat for Humanity homeownership opportunities. The application is
available here as well as in-person at the Habitat for Humanity Office at 411 Main Street
(Route 6A), Suite 6, Yarmouth Port MA. You can also call (508) 362-3559 to have the
application mailed to you.
CDP's Rehabilitation Program has available funds to assist with critical home repairs for
Eastham, Truro and Provincetown residents. For more information contact Terri Barron,
Director of Housing Rehabilitation Programs.
Housing in the Media
Regional Housing News
The Town of Dennis did not approve the use of $300,000 Community Preservation Act
funds for the Columns Historic Preservation and Housing project. Click here for the Cape
Cod Times article.
Letters to the Editor: Should government fund affordable housing? Read here.
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Lower Cape Community Housing Partnership Update
February 2022
In this newsletter:
Upcoming Events
March 11th: The History of Cape Cod Land Use Policy is
RESCHEDULED to April 8th
Town Updates
Housing Resources
Cape Cod Commission's Second Homeowner Survey Results
CDP Housing Rehabilitation Program Application
What We're Reading
Habitat Cape Cod's Eco-friendly Homes Score High on Energy Efficiency
Upcoming Events
3/11 - The History of Cape Cod Land Use Policy is
RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 8TH
REGISTER HERE
Town Updates
Town of Brewster
Millstone Community Housing
Property presentation
Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) and
Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC)
presented their Millstone Community Housing
proposal to the Brewster Affordable Housing
Trust on February 3rd. Based on the Town's
Request for Proposal criteria, key features of
the site design includes separate buildings that
preserve existing woodland and provide
housing for a variety of households and a
range of incomes. The development proposal
consist of 15 1-bedroom units, 25 2-bedroom
units and 5 3-bedroom units, totaling 45
affordable and income restricted units. Click
the image above to watch POAH and HAC's
presentation. The Trust will review the
developer's proforma analysis and continue
the discussion on POAH and HAC's proposal
development.
Source: Town of Brewster
Vision Planning Survey
Help the Brewster Vision Planning Committee
develop the Town's Local Comprehensive Plan.
The plan will address zoning, land use,
housing, economic development and ideas for
two potential Town Center locations. For more
information about the Vision Planning
Committee click here. To complete the Vision
Planning Survey, click here.
The Vision Planning Committee's next meeting
is on March 7th.
What else is happening in Brewster?
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) has been working with Jennifer Goldson at
JM Goldson Community Planning + Preservation to develop a new 5 Year Community
Preservation Act (CPA) Plan. The plan will provide a framework for future CPC funding
recommendations related to CPA-eligible open space, historic, affordable housing, and
recreation projects. The CPC held its second public forum on February 9th to review the
draft plan. Click here to watch the meeting.
The Town is beginning to update the Brewster Housing Production Plan (HPP). The new
plan, funded with a Brewster Community Preservation Act (CPA) grant, will include a
needs assessment, goals, and implementation strategies. The Housing Production Plan
kick-off meeting was held at the Brewster Housing Partnership meeting on February 9th.
They were joined by consultants, Barrett Planning Group and will be leading the public
outreach with the assistance of the Housing Partnership. Watch the presentation here.
Town of Harwich
Source: Town of Harwich
Town Planner Considers Mixed-
Used Housing
The Director of Planning and Community
Development reviewed the town and state
zoning regulations at the January 31st Board
of Selectmen meeting. As a follow up to a
recently granted mixed-use special permit to
create two apartments above a commercial
building in Harwich Center, the Selectmen
wanted to discuss if there are similar
opportunities within the other seven villages.
The Planning Director provided an overview of
the Town's mixed-use and multi-family
housing bylaw and stated that while there are
no mixed-use incentives to redevelop an
existing facility, multi-family use provisions
only require meeting parking provisions and
Title 5 septic standards for the number of
units being proposed. For more, watch the
YouTube video on the 2:04 mark.
Source: Cape Cod Chronicle
What else is happening in Harwich?
The Harwich Affordable Housing Trust is scheduled to meet on February 28th to discuss a
list of Trust owned parcels. To join the meeting and to see the agenda, click here.
The Community Preservation Committee is recommending that $100,000 be provided to
the selected developer, Pennrose to assist with a 62-unit mixed-use development at the
former Cape Cod 5 headquarters in Orleans; $500,000 for the Affordable Housing Trust
(AHT) to increase affordable housing stock; and $50,000 for the town to hire a part-time
staff housing coordinator. Read the Cape Cod Chronicle article here.
Town of Chatham
Chatham Community Housing
Partnership Plans Next Steps for Middle
Road
On December 9th, the Open-Space Committee voted to
request that the Select Board consider a permanent
conservation restriction for the 19-acre Middle Road
parcel.
The Chatham Community Housing Partnership (CCHP)
held a joint meeting with the Open Space Committee on
February 9th to discuss a potential compromise for the
Middle Road property. CCHP proposed a 5-acre
designation for affordable housing development and a
conservation restriction for the remaining 14-acre town
owned property. The Chair of the Conservation
Committee stated that to move forward with a
negotiation would be completely against the
Committee's mission to preserve the Town's natural
resources. "The idea of negotiating a comprise on a
property like this, would be a philosophically impossible
position for someone on the Open Space Committee to
take," he added. Other Conservation Committee
members highlighted other possible alternatives to build
housing in areas where density is feasible and near
public transportation.
CCHP met on February 17th and explored possible next
steps to recommend Middle Road as a citizen's petition
for town meeting.
CCHP and Conservation Committee
joint meeting - February 9, 2022
Source: Town of Chatham
What else is happening in Chatham?
The CPC is currently reviewing project applications for FY2023. Affordable housing tops
this year's requests with $1,391,048, followed by historic preservation at $870,360 and
recreation at $487,500. There are no open space applications, but the $180,000 reserve
must be set aside for future use. Read the Cape Cod Chronicle article here. Their next
meeting is scheduled on February 18th at 9 am to deliberate on recommendations for
town meeting. Click here for the agenda.
Town of Orleans
107 Main Street Update
An update was provided at the Affordable
Housing Trust Fund Board's February 15th
meeting. The Land Disposition Agreement
(LDA) has been signed by the developer,
Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC)
submitted to the Town Administrator. The LDA
is required prior to submitting a Local Initiative
Program application to the the subsidizing
agency in order to receive a Project Eligibility
Source: Town of Orleans
Letter which begins the Comprehensive
Permitting process with the Zoning Board of
Appeals. Watch HAC's update here. For more
details and an overview of the 107 Main Street
housing initiative, click here.
What else is happening in Orleans?
The Governor Prence Planning Committee were joined by the Barrett Planning Group and
Union Studios to review a draft of the community engagement plan that included a
proposed timeline, visioning surveys and community meetings. The next step is to finalize
the Governor Prence Inn Redevelopment Community Engagement Plan. You can watch the
presentation here.
Did you miss the Affordable Housing Committee's Housing 101 Forum? Click here to watch
the recording. The Cape Cod Times provided highlights from the session, click here for
more.
Town of Eastham
Task Force Review Zoning Bylaw
Amendments
The Town of Eastham established a Task Force
on Residential Zoning and Regulation in
December 2020. The group is charged with
examining zoning and regulatory issues
towards housing, and presenting
recommendations to the Select Board for the
May 2022 Annual Town Meeting.
The Task Force held a joint meeting with the
Planning Board on February 23rd to discuss
drafts of various zoning bylaw amendments
including:
Inclusionary Zoning
Motel Conversion
Two-Family Dwelling
Open-Space Residential Subdivision
Source: Town of Eastham
Source: The Provincetown Independent
What else is happening in Eastham?
The town could soon gain up to eight units of affordable or “workforce” housing, thanks to
two sale agreements and two property takings for nonpayment of taxes. Read the
Provincetown Independent article here.
Click here for the 2021 Rental Assistance Application. This program is administered by
Harwich Ecumenical Council for Housing.
Town of Wellfleet
Source: Town of Wellflleet
Select Board Discuss the Short TermRental Tax Community Impact Fee
The Select Board met on February 15th to discuss the
local option of the community impact fee of up to 3% on
"professionally managed" units. These units are defined
as accommodations where an operator runs more than
one short-term rental in the same municipality with at
least one of those units not located in a single-, two-, or
three-family dwelling that includes the operator’s primary
residence. Municipalities are also authorized, by a
separate vote, to apply the “community impact fee” to
include owner-occupied short-term rental
accommodations located within a two-family or three-
family dwelling.
Since the Town recently raised the short term rental tax
from 4% to 6%, the Select Board voted to insert both
the first and second local option community impact fee
for 1% instead of 3%, in the town warrant.
If a municipality adopts a community impact fee, at least
35% of revenue must be allocated to affordable housing
or local infrastructure projects. The Board also voted to
insert an article to allocate revenue from the community
impact fee to the Affordable Housing Trust instead of a
housing stabilization fund.
What else is happening in Wellfleet?
Wellfleet resident chose to sell her vacation home to a local family, as a deed-restricted
affordable home instead of the highest bidder. Read the Provincetown Independent article
here.
The Wellfleet Housing Authority is seeking a new member. The term is for five years. To
apply, you must submit an online application to the state including a resume and cover
letter.
Town of Truro
Cloverleaf Community Housing and
Walsh Property Update
The Town Manager's Press Release on February 15,
2022 stated that a resolution has been reached in the
lawsuit appealing the grant of the comprehensive
permit for the 39-unit affordable housing
development by local developer, Community Housing
Resource. The appeal was originally filed in February
2021. The suit was brought against the members of
the zoning board of appeals and Community Housing
Resource that was awarded the project by the town.
Walsh Property Update
The Walsh Property Community Planning Committee met on February 16th. The Committee
focused on the Tighe & Bond site assessment and discussed comments from their January
meeting. The Committee's next meeting will review the structure feasibility assessment of the 7
cottages on the property.
The new Finance Director, Alex Marini Lessen provided information about long term
financing for the property and shared guidance on current borrowing options. While the
Select Board ultimately makes the final decision on how to bond the property, the
Committee and the Finance Director discussed varying options and implications to
classifying the use for the Walsh Property.
You can watch the Walsh Property Planning Committee meeting here.
Source: Town of Truro
What else is happening in Truro?
Housing is top priority for the Community Preservation Committee. The CPC is
recommending $440,000 for housing initiatives that includes Pennrose, the selected
developer for the 62-unit affordable and workforce housing development in Orleans. Read
the Provincetown Independent article here.
Truro has a new rental assistance program that is administered by Homeless Prevention
Council. This program can help bridge the gap between income and the high cost of
rent. Truro residents are eligible for rental assistance of up to $600 a month for up to 3
years. The program is available to residents who have an income of up to 100% of the
area medium income (AMI). For a family of three, the AMI is $77,750.
Town of Provincetown
Source: Town of Provincetown
Virtual Community Meeting for 3 Jerome
Smith
The Town of Provincetown will be holding a virtual
community meeting to learn and discuss the proposed 3
Jerome Smith Road (Former VFW site) affordable
housing development on Wednesday, March 2nd at 6
pm.
There will be a similar presentation at the Select Board
meeting on February 28th at 6 pm.
For an overview and key information about the Jerome
Smith housing initiative, click here.
WHAT: Virtual Community Meeting for 3 Jerome Smith
Road Affordable Housing Development
WHEN: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 6 pm
WHERE: Zoom
What else is happening in Provincetown?
The Community Preservation Committee conducted their public hearing process with four
CPA applications which includes a Community Housing Council request for $300,00 to the
Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
Local developer, Tri-T wants to build 12 condominium units on a .58-acre lot on Nelson
Avenue. Two units would be deed-restricted as affordable dwellings. Read the
Provincetown Independent article here.
Housing Resources
Cape Cod Commission
New Homeowner Survey Results
The Community Development Partnership (CDP) hosts
Community Conversation, a bi-monthly event to engage with
supporters and share what CDP has been working on. This
month, Cape Cod Commission presented findings of their
Second Homeowners Survey.
The survey was designed to better understand homeowners'
decisions to purchase a home on the Cape during the
pandemic, as well as near- and long-term plans for the use of
their newly purchased home.
Additional Housing Resources
CDP's Rehabilitation Program has available funds to assist with critical home repairs for
Eastham, Truro and Provincetown residents. For more information contact Terri Barron,
Director of Housing Rehabilitation Programs.
What We're Reading
Habitat for Humanity Scores High on Energy Efficiency
Habitat Homes Are More Efficient
Each Year
The six homes under construction on Murray
Lane are examples of how strongly Habitat for
Humanity has embraced energy efficiency.
When completed, each will be equipped with a
Mitsubishi HVAC system and LG solar panels.
They will have 6-inch exterior walls with room
for plenty of insulation.
Read the Cape Cod Times article here.Source: Cape Cod Times
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Lower Cape Community Housing Partnership Update
April 2022
In this newsletter:
Upcoming Events
April 8th: The History of Cape Cod Land Use Policy
April 12th: Spring Lower Cape Peer Group Meeting
April 14th: Spring Outer Cape Peer Group Meeting
Upcoming Events
4/8 - The History of Cape Cod Land Use Policy
REGISTER HERE
Most of the residential land on Cape Cod is zoned to only allow
single family homes on one-acre lots. In this workshop, we'll discuss
the ways in which this type of zoning is exclusionary and produces a
housing monoculture that does not allow for diverse communities.
You'll learn about how land use policy evolved on the Cape and how
these policies perpetuated patterns of racial and economic
segregation that have created the homogenous communities we live
in today. Finally, we'll discuss strategies to undo the negative
impacts of exclusive zoning by allowing for compact housing types
that are needed to build our way out of the housing crisis.
This workshop will be led by Laura Shufelt, Director of Community
Assistance and Shelly Goehring, Senior Program Manager at
Massachusetts Housing Partnership.
Spring Peer Group Meetings
REGISTER HERE FOR THE OUTER CAPE PEER GROUP
REGISTER HERE FOR THE LOWER CAPE PEER GROUP
We will continue our zoning and equity discussion in our April 12thand April 14th Peer Group Meetings and explore how towns in theLower and Outer Cape are updating their zoning code to providediverse year-round housing.
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2022 Annual Town Meeting Report
It's a Banner Year for Housing Initiatives!
Over the past two months, several of our Lower Cape communities have taken boldsteps to address the affordable housing crisis at their Annual Town Meetings. Inthis issue of our monthly E-news you can find a summary and a link to all thearticles that were considered.
Click here for the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Summary.
In early April, Provincetown’s Annual Town Meeting approved a total of 18 differentarticles, many by unanimous votes, to address the lack of housing that isaffordable to year-round residents. The process for bringing these measuresforward began last fall through a series of joint meetings of the Select Board, theCommunity Housing Council, and the Year-Round Market Rate Rental Trust. In thecoming year, the Town anticipates having over $3.5M in funds available forhousing through short-term rental taxes, inclusionary zoning fees, and Community
Preservations Funds.
All housing-related articled passed in the Town of Truro including a $300,000funding for a Childcare Voucher Program.
The Towns of Brewster and Chatham held their Annual Town Meetings on May14th. Brewster approved $143,070 for community housing and Chatham votersapproved $500,000 for their Housing Trust. Article 28 and 29 passed whichapproved an increase in the local room occupancy tax from 4 to 6 percent, with 1percent of the revenue going to affordable housing and the other 1percent going to support the Chatham Elementary School. Chatham residentssupported Article 19, a $425,000 appropriation for a program to help families payfor preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds, as did Article 20, an increase inthe town's childcare voucher program from $75,000 to $100,000. The town failedto reach a super majority to dedicate Middle Road for housing.
The Town of Eastham took the bold step of approving an inclusionary zoning by-law that will require new developments to include housing units that are affordableto low- to moderate-income residents. Inclusionary Zoning that has been in effectin Provincetown for the past five years has produced one unit of affordablehousing, an additional eight in the pipeline and $124,511 in fees to the town’sHousing Trust.
The Towns of Truro, Chatham, Brewster and Harwich approved significant fundingto the Pennrose housing development in the Town of Orleans totaling over$400,000.
In the Town of Wellfleet, Article 46 passed, placing a community impact fee of 3%on "professionally managed" short-term rentals as well as Article 47, expandingthe provision to include owner-occupied properties. The funds collected from theimpact fees will be placed in two stabilization funds established by the townmeeting: 35 percent will go into an affordable housing stabilization fund, aimed atproviding housing for those earning less than 80 percent of area median income(AMI) and 65 percent will go to a mixed-income housing stabilization fund.
We are pleased to report that our communities have approved $8.4 Million infunding this year for housing initiatives.
We have more work to do to solve our housing crisis.
For FY23 Lower Cape Housing Institute, we will take a deep dive and focus onzoning updates, infrastructure and new ways of thinking about density anddevelopment. We are excited to share our offerings soon.
To kick off our FY23 Lower Cape Housing Institute, please join us at our virtualSummer Lower and Outer Cape Peer Group scheduled on Tuesday, July 12th andThursday, July 14th beginning at 3 pm. See our flyer below.
2022 Summer Lower & Outer Cape Peer Group
Register for the Outer Cape Peer Group Meeting on July 12th
Register for the Lower Cape Peer Group Meeting on July 14th
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