Publish Date: September 9, 2026
This notice shall satisfy the above-cited two separate but related procedural notification requirements for an activity to be undertaken by the City of Salem.
Request For Release Of Funds
On or about September 30, 2026, the City of Salem will submit a request to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of funds under the Early Action Project of the HUD Choice Planning Grant under the authorizing statute for HOPE VI, Section 24 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437v), as applied by annual appropriation acts, for the following project:
| Agencies | Project Title & Description | Project Funding |
|---|---|---|
| City of Salem
The Authority |
Fenwick Plaza Targeted Improvements The project is a component of the broader Fenwick Plaza Building revitalization and redevelopment initiative. These improvements will increase access to healthy, fresh foods and modernize the building’s infrastructure. |
HUD Choice Planning Grant – Early Action Activity: $110,500.00 |
Finding Of No Significant Impact
The City 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 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the City of Salem municipal building, located at 125 West Broadway, Salem, New Jersey, 08833, and may be examined or copied weekdays from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Public Comments
Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to:
Office of Housing and Economic Development
ATTN: SEAN M. BROWN, Director of Housing and Economic Development
125 West Broadway, Salem, New Jersey, 08079
Comments may also be emailed to SEAN M. BROWN at sbrown@cityofsalemnj.gov.
All comments received by September 28, 2026 will be considered by the City of Salem prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which public notice is being addressed.
Release Of Funds
The Office of Housing and Economic Development certifies to HUD that Dr. Jody Veler, in her capacity as Mayor, 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 certification satisfies its responsibilities under the NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Salem to use Program Funds.
Objections To Release Of Funds
HUD will consider objections to its release of funds and the City of Salem 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 Certifying Officer or other officer of the City approved by HUD; (b) the City 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 has committed funds 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) and shall tie addressed to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Newark Field Office, 1085 Raymond Boulevard, 13th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102 ATTN: MICHAEL l. BROWDER, SR., Acting Field Office Director, Office of Public and Indian Housing. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Dr. Jody Veler, Mayor
Certifying Officer