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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
November 21, 2024
Massachusetts Housing Partnership
160 Federal Street
Boston, MA 02110
857-317-8556
This notice shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP).
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about December 7, 2024, MHP will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HUD Federal Financing Bank Treasury Risk Share to be utilized for a project known as Sacred Heart, located at 49 6th Street and 159 Thorndike Street, Cambridge, MA. The subject property includes a former rectory, school, and convent owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston. The proposed activities include rehabilitation and historic adaptive reuse of the buildings to provide 46 units of affordable housing. Post-construction radon testing and mitigation, as necessary, is recommended.
The Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) reviewed the currently proposed project and made a determination of no adverse effect. The National Park Service (NPS) provided its Part 2 Conditional Approval of historic tax credits and there are several conditions that must be met, which are detailed in the Environmental Review. Local tribes have been informed of the proposed project and no responses were received, implying the end of the tribal consultation process.
The total estimated project cost is approximately $45,536,014 and of that the risk share loan will be approximately $6,806,000. Public notification for other federal funds used at the site have been published separately.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
MHP has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at MHP, 160 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110. The ERR may be examined or copied at this location weekdays from 9am to 4pm or via email at sgandt@mhp.net.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to MHP, 160 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110 or via email at sgandt@mhp.net. All comments received by December 6, 2024 will be considered by MHP prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
MHP certifies to HUD that Clark Ziegler in his capacity as Executive Director, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certifications satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the project to use HUD program funds for the purpose specified.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and MHP’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Executive Director of MHP; (b) MHP has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed the HUD Director of Community Planning and Development CPD_COVID-19OEE-BOS@hud.gov for the Risk Share funds. Potential objectors should contact the CPD Director at HUD Boston to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Cambridge Day, The Week, 11/21/24
Public Hearing Notice
Relative to Municipal Code
City of Cambridge, Massachusetts
Office of the City Clerk
The Ordinance Committee, composed of the entire membership of the City Council, will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 3:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. to discuss amendments to the Cycling Safety Ordinance (CSO), as amended in full Council on October 21, 2024.
This public hearing will be hybrid allowing participation in the Sullivan Chamber, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA and remotely via ZOOM. The ZOOM URL to view the meeting is https://cambridgema.zoom.us/s/97895847144. If you would like to speak at this Public Hearing, please register to do so using this URL:
https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/CityCouncil/PublicCommentSignUpForm. You may also email comments to the City Clerk at Cityclerk@cambridgema.gov.
The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please contact the City Clerk at 617-349-4260 or at DLeBlanc@Cambridgema.gov.
For the Committee,
Vice Mayor Marc McGovern, Co-Chair
Councillor Paul Toner, Co-Chair
Cambridge Day, The Week, 11/21/24
Legal Notice
Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission
Notice is hereby given that the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00PM to consider the following applications under Ch. 2.78, Article III of the City Code and the Order establishing the District.
The meeting will be held online with remote participation. The public can participate online via the Zoom platform (https://zoom.us/) from a phone, tablet, or computer. To join the meeting, register at https://tinyurl.com/MCDec2024 or call (301)715-8592 Webinar ID: 892 9469 5238.
MC-7162: 56 Maple Avenue unit 3, by Kristin Kulash. Alter fenestration.
MC-7172: 177 Hancock Street, by Brinn Sanders. Alter fenestration and front door, replace railings, remove chimney.
Tony Hsiao, Chair
Cambridge Day, The Week, 11/21/24, 11/28/24
LEGAL NOTICE
CAMBRIDGE HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 6:00 PM to consider the following matters under M.G.L. Ch. 40C and Ch. 2.78 of the Code of the City of Cambridge:
This meeting will be held online with remote participation. The public may participate via Zoom webinar (https://zoom.us/) from a phone, tablet, or computer. To join the meeting, register at: https://tinyurl.com/CHCdec7-2024 or call (301)715-8592. Webinar ID#: 859 5054 5891. Confirm meeting details and materials at https://tinyurl.com/CHistComm. Submit written comment to histcomm@cambridgema.gov prior to 24 hours before the meeting.
Public Hearing: Alterations to Designated Properties
Case 5198: 3 Phillips Pl., by Nexus Legacy Development LLC. Continuance of hearing: Renovate. Add elevator. Demolish portion of addition on east side. Enlarge basement and construct ramp to garage. Construct residential decks and patio.
Case 5227: 1807 Cambridge St., by President & Fellows of Harvard College. Construct terrace and courtyards; paths and pavers; install site furnishings including lighting.
Case 5228: 1350 Massachusetts Ave., by President & Fellows of Harvard College. Add two banner signs to existing sign poles.
Case 5230: 1124 Massachusetts Ave., by Sigma Chi Foundation Inc. Full exterior renovation of building.
Chandra Harrington, Chair
Cambridge Week, 11/21/24, 11/28/24
Cases may be taken out of order and approved at the beginning of the meeting. Persons who wish to have a hearing on a case should notify the Commission in advance or be present at the beginning of the meeting when the Consent Agenda will be discussed.
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