HAWLEY — The Franklin County Regional Housing & Redevelopment Authority’s assistant director of community development is scheduled to visit town Tuesday to talk about the HRA’s Housing Rehabilitation Program.
‘Brian McHugh is expected to attend the 7 p.m. Selectboard meeting at the Hawley Town Office to help residents determine if they are eligible for the program designed to provide income-eligible homeowners with interest-free, deferred payment loans to correct health and safety code deficiencies and improve energy efficiency in their homes. Eligibility is based on annual gross income and the number of family members living in a household.
Cass Nawrocki, the administrative assistant in Hawley, said the program helps people obtain the resources they otherwise may not get. She said Hawley has participated in this program previously.
The HRA secures the funding as part of a Community Development Block Grant.
Eligible home improvements include: electrical and plumbing upgrades, structural repairs, accessibility modifications, septic repairs or replacement, heating and hot water system repairs or replacement, replacing windows, roof repairs or replacement, wells, lead paint abatement, and insulation and weatherization.
For more information, call the Hawley Town Office at 413-339-5518. More information is also available at bit.ly/2tGSVNg.
Reach Domenic Poli at: dpoli@recorder.com or 413-772-0261, ext. 262.