LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF ARLINGTON  NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE 2026-2027 DRAFT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Arlington is in the process of completing an Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) for the Town’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In order to receive CDBG funds the Annual Action Plan must be consistent with the primary objective of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, which is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.   The draft Annual Action Plan is created based upon the goals and objectives outlined in the Town’s 5-Year Consolidated Plan. The Town expects to receive approximately $1,050,000 in new CDBG grant funds from HUD for Program Year 2026-2027. Based on the requests for funds, monies will be allocated for affordable housing, parks, public facilities and infrastructure projects, public services programs, for planning projects, and for general administration purposes. A budget based on these recommendations will be presented to Town Meeting. The final budget is contingent upon Arlington’s federal allocation.   The draft Annual Action Plan will be available for review and public comment at Town Hall and on the Town of Arlington’s CDBG webpage arlingtonma.gov/cdbg from April 13, 2026, through May 14, 2026. All interested parties are encouraged to review the plan and comment. All comments received on the draft Annual Action Plan will be considered and included in the final plans sent to HUD along with the Town’s responses. Comments may be sent in writing on or before Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM, to the Department of Planning & Community Development, 730 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476, Attn: Mary Muszynski, or to mmuszynski@town.arlington.ma.us.   A virtual public hearing will be held to collect comments on the Draft Annual Action Plan on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Please register in advance here: arlingtonma.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/39401/ AD#12200417 Adv&Star 04/02,04/09/2026