Baker-Polito Administration Awards $125,000 in Housing Grants to Nine Communities - October 7, 2016

Grafton, Auburn, Lenox and the Towns of Martha’s Vineyard will use funding to advance long-term housing and planning goals

Boston – October 6, 2016 – Today the Baker-Polito Administration announced $125,000 in Planning Assistance Towards Housing (PATH) grant funding for the communities of Grafton, Auburn, and Lenox, and to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission. These awardees join 24 others that have received a PATH grant award since the program’s authorization in 2014.

The Town of Grafton received $20,000 to conduct a transit feasibility study in North Grafton.

The Town of Auburn received $25,000 to develop a community-based housing plan, and the Town of Lenox received $10,000 to craft a housing production plan.

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission received $70,000 to assist in the creation of housing production plans for each of the six towns on the island.

“Across the Commonwealth, we are working to empower our local partners, helping them create sustainable communities that can support long-term growth,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Massachusetts is an enviable place to live, and as demand for housing increases, these planning grants are another tool for communities to take a proactive approach to development and housing production.”

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