Housing Trust defers minute approval, approves Q1 ARPA spending report.
The Wakefield Housing Trust unanimously approved its first-quarter 2026 ARPA spending report showing $18,804 remaining in American Rescue Plan funding. Chair Gail Severt, Vice Chair Sarah Fowler, and four other members present deferred approval of meeting minutes from March 17 and April 21 due to
Housing Trust · Meeting of May 19, 2026
WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Housing Trust unanimously approved its first-quarter 2026 ARPA spending report showing $18,804 remaining in American Rescue Plan funding. Chair Gail Severt, Vice Chair Sarah Fowler, and four other members present deferred approval of meeting minutes from March 17 and April 21 due to lack of voting quorum. The Trust is preparing a fee-in-lieu bylaw provision for affordable housing with sample language from consultant Alexis of Barrett Planning; Senior Planner Marissa Meaney will circulate examples at the June 23 meeting.
A draft letter to Lincoln Properties underwent edits and awaits final approval at the June meeting.
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Source: the Housing Trust meeting of May 19, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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