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Massachusetts ChapterNational Association of
Housing & Redevelopment Officials June 2012
Published by Massachusetts NAHRO Boston, MA Vol. XXXVI No. 6
NEWS2012 Annual Conference Addresses the Future
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Senate Budget Funds Subsidy at $62.5 Million
The 2012 Annual Conference was a well attended success due to the jeopardy in which small authorities feel they are being placed. The future of local public housing is up in the air for the first time in decades, with a proposed reorganization that is untested and costing millions to implement. Members debated at length the need to retain local control of their housing authorities which were established by town meetings. Other topics were far ranging.
The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community De-velopment (DHCD) did an excellent job via the Resource Room on both Monday and Tuesday of the event, providing housing authority of-ficials with assistance on numerous issues and local concerns. DHCD also presented several detailed and informative sessions on both the management and capital improvement aspects of the public housing program.
A delegation from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) was led by Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing Sandra Henriquez. Joining the Secretary was the new HUD Regional Director for Public Housing Marilyn O’Sullivan and Deputy Director Bob Cwieka, along with Assistant Regional Inspector General for Audits Kristen Ekmalian and Senior Audi-
tor Cristine Schwartzberg. Sessions included timely and relevant information on changes to the HUD public housing and Section 8 Voucher Program, PHA finances for Commissioners and how the HUD Inspector General interacts with agencies undergoing audits. Keynote speaker Henriquez addressed some of the criticism of HUD on policy issues such as the offset, administrative fees for Section 8, the RAD program, and small agency consortia. The Assistant Secretary’s remarks were candid, concise and outlined the challenges ahead to all PHAs administratively and financially.
The General Session with Associate Director Lizbeth Heyer was attended by over 300 delegates. Ms. Heyer outlined the goals and objectives of the Governor’s Special Commission on Public Hous-ing, and the many DHCD initiatives already underway including CIMS and AIMM despite the inadequacy of state subsidy and capital improvement funds. Steve Merritt presented the Association’s ideas for meaningful reform to improve the operation of all the local of-ficials providing services to the residents of the Commonwealth.
On Tuesday, $21,000 in MassNAHRO scholarships were dis-tributed to 10 recipients. MassNAHRO thanks all the panelists and moderators in the 18 sessions for providing excellent information. Thanks also to all the exhibitors, event sponsors and advertisers for helping to support the Association.
Congratulations to MassNAHRO Deputy Director/Counsel Donna Brown, Operations Manager Jennifer Polito and Member Services Coordinator Michael Lazdowsky for all their hard work in providing another outstanding Annual Conference for the informa-tion of the membership.
President Rick Leco, HUD Assistant Secretary San-dra Henriquez and Executive Director Tom Connelly.
The Massachusetts Senate has voted to set housing authority operating subsidy for fiscal 2013 once again at $62.5 million, the same level of funding since July 1, 2009, four fiscal years ago. The House of Representatives budget includes $64.5 million, so the final number is subject to negotiation by the Conference Committee on the FY 2013 state budget later in June. Current levels of subsidy are woefully inadequate. The subsidy account was decreased to $62.5 million when Article 87, which put Emergency Assistance housing (shelters, hotels and motels) under the management of DHCD, was first implemented. Since FY 2009 funding for Emergency Assistance has increased from $87 million to over $200 million by this June 30, including numerous supplemental appropriations. During that period, housing authorities have housed over 4,000 families and individuals with reduced resources. There are still 7,000 families in shelters, hotels and motels. MRVP was increased moderately. Thank you to all who contacted their Senators about the need to increase subsidy to the Governor’s number of $66.5 million by supporting Amendment 282. The amendment was co-sponsored by Senators Eldridge, Donnelly, DiDomenico, Moore, Finegold and
Brownsberger. Thank you. According to the Patrick Administration subsidy is $50 million less that than needed (DHCD Real Cost Study 2008). Clearly the state is not providing the local housing authorities with the financial assistance promised contractually when tenant rents were limited under the Baby Brooke Amendment. The result is a reduction in the number of apartments available for homeless families, veterans, seniors and the disabled.
Leco Elected MassNAHRO PresidentOn May 21, 2012, at the Annual Conference held in Hyannis,
the following slate was elected unanimously as Officers of the As-sociation for one year terms beginning June 1, 2012:
President - Rick Leco of North AttleboroVice President Community Revitalization and Development -
David Hedison of ChelmsfordVice President Large LHAs - Walter McGuire of WalthamVice President Medium LHAs - Gene Capoccia of LeominsterVice President Small LHAs - Mark Roy of Canton
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President’s Corner2
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For those of you who attended the annual conference, you know the seriousness of the continued attack on our local governance and delivery of services. For those of you who did not attend, I suggest you get engaged in the discussion now before you no longer have a voice in the conversation. We have seen and heard several attempts to regionalize our agencies and our services. First shot out of the box was six to ten regional agencies. Then we heard all agencies under a certain number of units, which fluctuated depending on whom you spoke to. Next were all those agencies without any federal program and finally all those without “capacity” to manage their program. Again, the definition of capacity depends on whom you speak to. The fact of the matter is that our ability individually and collectively as professionals to deliver affordable housing to our communities and services to our residents is being questioned. 167 agencies are currently being discussed for regionalization, or the term on the street “reorganization”. If it walks like a duck, quack likes a duck and looks like a duck, it is still a duck! Of the 167 agencies, 102 do not receive subsidy. The 75 exempted agencies utilize $56 million dollars of the total $59 million dollars in approved subsidy. This is not meant to pit small agencies against large but rather to show that there is no savings in any type of regionalization. In fact the cost of regionalization will far exceed any ill perceived advantages of savings.
The fact remains that our agencies are incorporated by state law and accepted by local legislative body approval. It is the local government that instills the care and responsibil-ity to provide local affordable housing to our communities, and our residents to our local agencies and our boards of commissioners. We shall not abdicate this responsibility for the sake of private and non-profit power grabs and political patronage. I implore all members to begin meet-ing with your officials immediately to explain to them the risks involved in mandatory regionalization. The guise of allowing local boards to remain in place is tantamount to rubber stamping regional decisions and silencing local decision making. Input of local governance will be watered down at best, and personalized delivery of services to our residents will become non-existent.
As a colleague, friend and President of MassNAHRO, I will meet with you, speak with you and assist you indi-vidually or collectively to deliver our message to your local communities and officials.
“KEEP PUBLIC HOUSING LOCAL”We are between two great holidays for our nation. Me-
morial Day and the Fourth of July are special occasions. I want to thank and remember all of our service men and women and all of our veterans who have served this country. At our annual conference our opening session was opened by the presentation of colors by Ed Roderick, Executive
PRESIDENTRichard Leco
CommissionerNorth Attleboro Housing Authority
DIRECTORS - Terms expiring 2014
VICE PRESIDENT - LargeWalter McGuire
Executive DirectorWaltham Housing Authority
VICE PRESIDENT - SmallMark Roy
Executive DirectorCanton Housing Authority
VICE PRESIDENT - CommissionersJoseph D'AscoliCommissioner
East Longmeadow Housing Authority
VICE PRESIDENT - MediumGene Capoccia
Executive DirectorLeominster Housing Authority
VICE PRESIDENT - CR & DDavid Hedison
Executive DirectorChelmsford Housing Authority
TREASURERDan Kelly
Executive DirectorWestfield Housing Authority
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTRobert McNabbExecutive Director
Woburn Housing Authority
DIRECTORS - Terms expiring 2013
Massachusetts NAHRO2012-2013 Board of Directors
James Comer, Director of Field Operations, Fall River Housing AuthorityRosalie Deane Executive Director, Holyoke Housing AuthorityColleen Doherty Executive Director, Taunton Housing Authority
Lisa Audette Executive Director, Franklin Housing AuthorityBob Hill Executive Director, Fitchburg Housing Authority
Dan Ouellette Executive Director, Salisbury Housing Authority
OPERATIONS MANAGER MEMBER SERVICES COORD. Jennifer M. Polito Michael P. Lazdowsky
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Thomas J. Connelly, Jr.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR Donna M. Brown, Esq.
Leila Botsford Executive Director, Mashpee Housing AuthorityConnie Desbiens Executive Director, Dartmouth Housing Authority
Francine Kouis Executive Director, Seekonk Housing Authority Ray Mariano Executive Director, Worcester Housing Authority
Joanne Toomey Executive Director, Dedham Housing Authority Jean Vincent Executive Director, Charlton Housing Authority
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2012 Outstanding Agency Award WinnersOn May 21, MassNAHRO presented its 2012 Outstanding
Agency Awards as part of the Annual Conference & Exhibi-tion in Hyannis. This awards program gives recognition to the achievement and innovation of MassNAHRO agency members throughout the Commonwealth; provides additional opportuni-ties to inform the public of the best in housing and community development; and creates a resource bank of information on significant, innovative activities performed by housing and rede-velopment agencies and community development departments. A total of eleven (11) Massachusetts public housing authorities were recognized for innovations in both housing development/redevelopment and resident service programs. Amherst 705 Scattered Site Rehabilitation ProjectAmherst Housing Authority
The Amherst H.A. has begun the construction phase for preser-vation and rehabilitation of 22 units of scattered site public housing built between 1988-1992 at five locations under the state’s 705 program. In 2009 a Capital Needs Assessment was completed for the units. The AHA successfully put together a funding package that combines local funding with matches from DHCD. The project funding of 1.4 million includes: $350,000 Town of Amherst Com-munity Development Block Grant; $350,000 Town of Amherst Community Preservation Act; $700,000 MA Department of Housing & Community Development (combination of modernization bond and federal weatherization funding). The project will result in the substantial rehabilitation of all 22 705 housing units. The project will be completed in late 2012.
For more information contact:Connie Kruger, [email protected]
Meal Program Partnership with Merrimack Special Education Collaborative Billerica Housing Authority
The Billerica Housing Authority (BHA) has a weekday lunch as part of the Supportive Housing Program. This meal program is unique because the BHA partners with the Merrimack Special Education Collaborative (MSEC). Students and an instructor from MSEC bring freshly prepared meals to the housing authority. The student set-up the room, serve the meal and clean up. This intergen-
erational program benefits BHA and the students. The tenants who at-tend the program enjoy a delicious meal while being able to interact with the students. The students are learning important skills that can help
them to obtain a job in the workforce. It is a great example of a community partnership that benefits all participants.
For more information contact:
Robert Cox, Executive [email protected]
Crescent Court Modernization/Revitalization Brockton Housing Authority
The BHA transformed downtown Brockton’s Crescent Court from a 1960s barracks-style development to a public housing center-piece that contributes to the larger urban renewal taking place in the downtown district. Innovative $8.2 million pooled bond financing collateralized on capital funds jumpstarted the $14.5 million revi-talization project that now meets modern standards for aesthetics, function and livability. The results from the project included: from liability to downtown renaissance asset; higher percentage of work-ing family occupants; reduction in downtown area crime; increased resident provide and “ownership”; uplift for the entire city.
For more information contact:Frank Hinds, Director of [email protected]
Hemenway School Apartments Solar Panel ProjectCanton Housing Authority
The Canton H.A. was the only housing authority included in a state-wide ARRA Fund Solar Project, along with facilities such as Boston Logan Airport and Bridge-water State College. The solar pan-els were installed through a third party (Ameresco) and the CHA has a 20 year contract for set electricity pricing on kilowatts generated from the solar panels.
For more information contact:Mark Roy, Executive [email protected]
O’Connor-Sisson House for VeteransDartmouth Housing Authority
In September of 2011, the DHA became the proud owner of the former State Police Barracks on Route 6 in North Dartmouth, a piece of property offered to the DHA through Division of Capital Asset Management. With the support of the neighbors and Town, the DHA has undertaken the project of converting the building into nine efficiency apartments for Veterans. The building will be project based and while the DHA does not anticipate occupancy until late 2014, the Dartmouth Housing Authority looks forward to setting the precedence in surrounding ar-eas of giving our veterans a place they will be proud to call home.
For more information contact:Constance Desbiens, Executive [email protected]
The Allencrest Community CenterLeominster Housing Authority
The Allencrest Community Center serves to provide children
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residing at the Allencrest family development, and the surround-ing neighborhood, help with their homework and to provide them with an enriched learning environment. The program was begun
by Leominster Director Gene Capoccia in a 3 bedroom apart-ment at Allencrest, and now has a building dedicated to this program. It is the building that the LHA submitted for an award, built through the help of Ray Frieden at DHCD, the LHA, Leominster Public Schools, the City of Leominster, and the com-munity at large.
For more information contact:Bernie Kirstein, Assistant Executive [email protected]
Community Preservation Act Funding ProjectsLexington Housing Authority
Lexington H.A. has applied to the Community Preservation Committee over the last 5 years and has been very successful in receiving this funding through the act and generosity of the Town of Lexington. This funding has drastically helped in preserving af-fordable housing within the Lexington community. This has given residents a nicer place to live and increased the comfort they deserve. Former director Ann C. Whitney, LHA Board, staff and DHCD were able to procure 5 projects totaling approximately $1.5 million with CPA funding that was granted to the LHA.
For more information contact:Stephen Keane, Executive [email protected]
Breezy Acres Expansion ProjectMashpee Housing Authority
The MHA partnered with a non-profit developer, DHCD and the Town of Mashpee to develop ten (10) new units of affordable family rental housing on our excess chapter 705 land. In addition to the $450,000 contribution from the town’s CPC the project is funded
with a combination of Barn-stable County HOME funds, HOME/HSF from DHCD, Af-fordable Housing Trust Funds, Community Based Housing Funds, and MHP’s Neighbor Rental Initiative program. In addition, these units, in addi-tion to the existing six Ch. 705 units currently on the property, will be tied into the Mashpee
High School wastewater treatment facility, which abuts the property.For more information contact:Leila Botsford, Executive [email protected]
Talk/Read/Succeed!Springfield Housing Authority
Public housing children in Springfield are in crisis. Most fail in reading by fourth grade and eventually drop out of high school.
AGENCY AWARDS continued from page 3Across generations the cycle of disadvantage continues, leaving young people without opportunity or hope for their future. In an innovative full-court press to break the cycle of disadvantage, the Springfield Housing Authority is adapting the approach of the ac-claimed Harlem Children’s Zone to a large authority in a poor city. Funded primarily by the W.K. Kellogg foundation and marshaling a board-based coalition, Talk/Read/Succeed! is bringing lasting, positive changes for SHA families and the community.
For more information contact:William H. Abrashkin, Executive [email protected]
Golden Heights Community GardenWebster Housing Authority
The community garden provided an opportunity for residents to showcase their talent and work together to produce a summer vegetable crop for their neighbors. At harvest time, produce was sold at below market value to the Golden Heights community promoting a healthy lifestyle of eating fresh.
For more information contact:Paula Mayville, Executive [email protected]
Jump Start ProgramWoburn Housing Authority
The Woburn H.A. has sponsored a “children at risk program” aimed at high school age teenagers called Jump Start since 1992. The goal of the program is to help low income, high risk students successfully graduate from high school. The program includes two components: a summer academic program which meets daily five days a week for six weeks and a mentoring program that meets two days a week during the school year. In addition, each student has the opportunity to meet with a mentor on a daily basis as needed. Since its inception Jump Start has enrolled 224 at risk teenagers, 98% have graduated from high school.
For more information contact:Robert McNabb, Executive [email protected]
MassNAHRO BOARD continued from page 1Vice-President Commissioners - Joe D’Ascoli of East LongmeadowTreasurer - Dan Kelly of WestfieldThe following members were duly elected to the MassNAHRO
Board of Directors by unanimous vote for two year terms beginning June 1, 2012 until May 31, 2014: Rosalie Deane of Holyoke, Col-leen Doherty of Taunton, Dan Ouellette of Salisbury, Lisa Audette of Franklin, Bob Hill of Fitchburg and James Comer of Fall River. Continuing on until May 31, 2013 are Connie Desbiens of Dart-mouth, Francine Kouis of Seekonk, Ray Mariano of Worcester, Jean Vincent of Charlton, Leila Botsford of Mashpee and Joanne Toomey of Dedham. Life memberships were bestowed upon long time Hous-ing Committee member Bob Barrell, retired from Hudson and Stow, and Scholarship Chair Betty Burnham, retired from Easthampton. Both will be greatly missed for all their activities on the Board and Committees. MassNAHRO is fortunate to have dedicated housing professionals serve as leaders of the Association. Congratulations to all MassNAHRO Officers and Directors, past and present, and especially to newly elected members.
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Insurance Group Officers ElectedAt the Annual Meeting of the MassNAHRO Insurance Group,
held on May 21 in Hyannis, two new Trustees were elected for three year terms until May 31, 2015. The new members are Connie Desbiens, Executive Director of the Dartmouth Housing Authority, who had filled a temporary vacancy in March, and Gene Capoccia, Executive Director of the Leominster Housing Authority. Continuing on the Board as Chairman is Steve Merritt of Norwood, along with Lisa Audette of Franklin as Clerk, and Rosalie Deane of Holyoke as Treasurer. Serving on the Board as Directors are Connie Desbiens and Gene Capoccia along with Francine Kouis of Seekonk, and Dan Ouellette of Salisbury.
The MassNAHRO Group appreciates the time and effort contrib-uted by these unpaid volunteers towards the success of the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Group, which now boasts 207 housing authorities as agency members. All dividend distributions, finances, and administration are subject to supervision by the Massachusetts Department of Insurance and HUD Financial Management head-quarters in Washington. The Group is exempt from both federal and state competitive bid requirements. Housing authorities that meet the Group’s underwriting thresholds are strongly invited to join. The Group issues dividends every year, including $625,000 issued last November, for a total of over $7 million. Reserves total $10.4 million with $3 million of that being members surplus for future dividend distribution to member LHAs under Division of Insurance regulations. For information about joining, contact Dave Matosky at 1-800-932-3112.
The public housing innovations bills, Senate 1935 and House 735, were voted as “ought to pass” by the Joint Committee on Housing of the Massachusetts Legislature on May 30, 2011. The bill would authorize a 10 housing authority demonstration program designed to explore creative and efficient ways to repair, redevelop, and expand state-aided housing. The bill was refiled by Senator Harriette Chandler, and by Representative Jeffrey Sanchez in the House, with 23 Senate and House co-sponsors. The bill authorizes a competitive demonstration to streamline regulatory and statutory requirements, lessen reliance on subsidy and implement innovative management practices. The goal is to make more units available for occupancy, promote upward mobility and self sufficiency, al-low improved management and maintenance planning, and foster the use of innovative techniques in a master plan that could benefit the 10 participating authorities and their residents. Not more than 5 LHAs can participate within the first two years of the program. The demonstration will be overseen by DHCD, the State Auditor, two independent evaluators, and an advisory committee. The bills have been stuck in the Senate and House Committees on Ways and Means for over a year. The end of this Legislative Session is July 31, and, if not acted upon, the bills will be dead and years of deliberation and advocacy wasted. This bill would allow housing authorities the flexibility and true innovation needed to accomplish major program improvements. It would supplement the recom-mendations made by MassNAHRO to the Special Commission on Public Housing. Ask your Senator to support S-1935 and your Representative to support H-735.
Innovations Bill Stalled
The Executive Directors of the Taunton and Norwood Hous-ing Authorities were named MassNAHRO Members of the Year in ceremonies on May 21 at the Annual Conference in Hyannis.
This prestigious award is presented “For ex-ceptional leadership, dedication and service to the Association.” Col-leen and Steve have worked long hours and expended considerable effort as MassNAHRO’s delegates to the Com-mission on Public Hous-
ing Sustainability and Reform. They have met repeatedly with groups of housing authority administrators and commissioners to discuss and design initiatives for consideration by the Commission. Those recommendations appeared in two prior newsletters and are posted on the website. Key issues involve local governance and control over the functions performed by local administrators overseen by local officials.
Colleen and Steve are truly worthy of recognition by all Mass-NAHRO members for their leadership, dedication and commitment to the preservation of local public housing. Congratulations to Col-leen and Steve, MassNAHRO’s 2012 Members of the Year.
Colleen Doherty and Steve Merritt Members of the Year
Massachusetts Public Housing Administrator (MPHA)
Certification
Legal ElementsAtty. Jeffrey L. Driscoll
June 8Arlington H.A.
Professional Relationships/Procurement
Atty. Jeffrey L. DriscollJuly 13
Auburn H.A.
Financial Elements/Maintenance & Modernization
Teresa Ewald, CPA/Gene CapocciaAugust 14
Plymouth H.A.
For information including registration materials visit the ‘Upcoming Events’ page at www.massnahro.org
June 2012
Congratulations to MassNAHRO and its Professional Development Committee on a successful Annual 2012 Conference. I want to extend my thanks to the entire MassNAHRO team for the hard work they put into the conferences which provide us all with the opportunity to learn of important new initiatives, share best practices and exchange ideas.
It was great to speak with so many of you during the conference and to get so much helpful feedback on the issues under consideration by Governor Patrick’s Commission on Public Housing Sustainability and Reform. The Commission is on track to issue its report to the Governor in late June which will be posted on DHCD’s website. The Commission has provided a tremendous opportunity for communication, collaboration, shared learning and creative problem solving with a broad group of public housing stakeholders and DHCD will continue to engage stakeholders as we plan for and then implement the Commission’s recommendations.
I want to bring to your attention a recent notice that we sent you about two (2) upcoming regional sessions DHCD is hosting. A newly formed Steering Committee, representing a number of service agencies, has been charged with drafting the first statewide plan to prevent and end homelessness among Veterans in Massachusetts. We are seeking public input into the plan and housing authorities have much to contribute so I hope you will attend. The first session is being held at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston on June 7th from 1 to 4PM. For more information about these sessions, please contact your housing management specialist.
Looking back over the past year we’ve had a number of shared successes that deserve note. Every LHA successfully transitioned to Formula Funding and submitted its Capital Improvement Plan (CIP.) Formula Funding goes a long way to our shared goal of preserving our program units. Our work together over the past year on initiatives that increase and leverage resources such as federalization, re-occupancy efforts, sustainability and expanded energy investments has positioned us well as those efforts have already started paying back.
These are significant accomplishments and I want to sincerely thank everyone for your role in these accomplishments, housing authority staff, board members and DHCD staff. Thank you for all that you do!
Wishing you and your family a happy and safe summer season!
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Greetings from Lizbeth Heyer
Lizbeth
Housing Committee MeetsOn May 4, 2012, the Housing Committee of MassNAHRO
met with representatives from DHCD including Associate Director Heyer, Acting Director of Management DeVore, Director of De-velopment and Construction Ray Frieden, and Asset Management Coordinator Paul McPartland.
The Housing Committee discussed the activities of the new CIMS Advisory Group. A key issue was when CPS are to be due. The majority of the Committee favored a date 45 days after budget submissions are due. The newly modified system, CIMS 1.1, will allow for adjustments online and more timely budget review, and will be more user friendly. The meetings with the software developer continue with functionality being the next nut to crack, probably in 2013. The database will be improved with provisions for data updates. Reports will be simplified. It was stated that due to the loss of several staff and the large number of smaller jobs, project managers are overwhelmed with approving specs and bids. A report of the Advisory Group was compiled by Rick Brouillard, Construc-tion Analyst and CPS Developer. It will be sent to the Board and the Housing Committee and is available on request. The Advisory Group is scheduled to meet again in June to continue to work on the redesign and to provide feed back. The question of bulk purchase of appliances using capital funds was posed, but that requires a ruling from A & F.
DHCD is interviewing candidates for Director of the Bureau of Housing Management to replace Laura Taylor. Naming a replace-ment may take 2-4 months. The next Housing Committee meeting was set for June 8. A pre-meeting will be held with the 2012 budget guidelines working group comprised of Doherty, Capoccia, Hedison, Roy, Botsford and Martin. The SAO audit protocol checklist will be discussed with the group as some items seem outdated or in need of auditing clarification.
The Public Housing Commission was discussed. The Committee felt strongly that 60 days is too short a time frame for meaningful improvements in areas like regulation reform, rent simplification, and the proposed consolidation and reorganization of local agen-cies. DHCD has begun drafting some preliminary recommendations based on consolidating functions and day-to-day transactions within a central system. LHA access to procurement training remains an issue. The Committee also discussed whether units off line for more than 60 days should get subsidy. Waivers need to be allowed for extenuating local circumstances. A strategy is needed for getting 705 units back on line given that the cost is great in some com-munities. It was suggested also that the HUD single audit be used for all LHA programs, state and federal. Also discussed were the proposed stringent criteria for admission to shelters that would ex-clude overcrowded or asked to leave situations. 60-70% are families in overcrowded situations.
Present were Chairman Colleen Doherty and members Leila Botsford, Richard Sergi, Ken Martin, Bob Hill, Bob Larkin, Steve Merritt, David Curran, Kelley Cronin, Dan McDonald, Gene Capoc-cia, David Hedison and Mark Roy.
2012 Fall ConferenceDecember 3-4
Doubletree Westborough Hotel
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CLASSIFIEDS
Classifieds are published immediately on our website at www.massnahro.org and are free to members. To publish an ad email Jen at [email protected].
Executive Director The Duxbury (MA) Housing Authority seeks an experienced hous-ing manager to direct a small PHA with 52 elderly and 7 family units of State housing,12 DMR housing units and 13 Sec. 8 Federal units of housing. A staff of 2 part-time employees is in place. Qualifica-tions: The position requires: Two years’ experience in a housing, community development, public administration or a closely related field. Knowledge of the practices of housing management, finances and maintenance systems in public or private housing, required. Written and verbal communication, required. Willingness to work with people of various socio-economic backgrounds. Must be bond-able. Certification as a PHM from a HUD approved organization desired, and may be substituted by certification as a property man-ager by a nationally recognized housing or real estate organization, or by certification as a MPHA of a DHCD approved Mass Public Housing Administrator Certification Program. Two-year full time post secondary education in a related field may substitute for up to one year of experience. Submit cover letter and resume to:
Leo Dauwer, Search Consultant20 Shady Lane Needham, MA [email protected]
Position is open until filled. No faxes, please. Federal Public Housing Specialist
General Statement of Duties Performs a variety of office and field activities to manage, administer and monitor one or more public housing program(s) for the Malden Housing Authority (MHA); performs miscellaneous services for tenants; performs related work as required. Classification Summary The principal function of the Public Housing Specialist (PHS) is to coordinate and perform a va-riety of administrative, technical and field tasks in accordance with the rules and regulations of the MHA’s public housing assistance program. Qualifications: Knowledge of: • HUD and applicable federal and state public housing program regulations, guidelines and procedures ; • Principles and practices of office management; • Social and economic problems related to housing needs for those in a lower income bracket; Salary range: $30,000 - $37,500 (DUQE). Application Procedure: Submit a cover letter of interest, the names and contact information of two (2) personal and two (2) professional references, and a current resume to:
Linda Silva, Director of Human ResourcesMalden Housing Authority89 Pearl Street, Malden, MA 02148.
MHA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-free workplace. Bilingual candidates, especially those who speak Cantonese, Mandarin or Haitian Creole, are strongly encour-aged to apply. For full job description visit www.massnahro.org
Executive Director The North Reading Housing Authority (NRHA) is seeking ap-plicants for the position of Executive Director. The Director will be responsible for the management of the following State Housing Programs: 40 units of (Chapter 667) elderly/disabled housing and 4 units of (Chapter 705) family housing. In addition NRHA is
administering 22 Federal Section 8 Vouchers along with 2 NRHA owned condominium units. Qualifications: Must have the ability to work effectively with Board Members, residents, staff and the general public. Three years minimum experience in public housing, property management, public administration or a closely related field. A post secondary education certificate or an associate degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one year of experi-ence. Salary with an excellent benefits package. Starting salary up to $30,958 based on qualifications per Department of Housing and Community Development guidelines. CORI check prior to hire is required. NRHA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Review of resumes begins June 16, 2012. Position open until filled. Submit Cover Letter and Resume to:
Executive Director Search North Reading Housing Authority Peabody Court North Reading, MA 01864 For full job description visit www.massnahro.org.
Mark your calendars . . .
For one of the nation's finest
conferences in a beautiful setting
19th Annual Martha's Vineyard Conference
Leo Dauwer & Joe Lamagna
Commissioners & Executive Directors
SESSION 1 September 6-7, 2012 SESSION 2 September 10-11, 2012 SESSION 3 September 13, 14, 2012 SESSION 4 September 17-18, 2012SESSION 5 September 20-21, 2012
If you are interested in receiving further information, contact: Leo Dauwer, Dower Associates @ 781-449-1360 or
PRESIDENT continued from page 2Director of the Yarmouth H.A, and 80 year young Marine Corporal Jay Nolan. A moving rendition of the National Anthem was sung by Dan Ouellette, Executive Director of the Salisbury H.A. I want to thank them all for their efforts on behalf of MassNAHRO. I am especially honored and delighted to name Marine Corporal Jay Nolan as my unsung hero of the month. Hoorah!
There’s your deal.
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JUNE 24-27NERC/NAHRO Annual ConferenceSamoset Resort, Camden, MERegistration materials, a draft agenda, sponsorship information, and hotel accommodations are now available online at www.nercnahro.org!
JUNE 9Board Member Certification ProgramTopic: EthicsDartmouth Housing AuthorityAtty. Jeffrey L. Driscoll will present! Visit www.massnahro.org to register today!
JUNE 8Massachusetts Public Housing Administrator (MPHA) CertificationTopic: Legal ElementsArlington Housing AuthorityVisit www.massnahro.org to register!
JULY 13Massachusetts Public Housing Administrator (MPHA) CertificationTopic: Professional Relationships/ProcurementAuburn H.A.Atty. Jeffrey L. Driscoll will present! Visit www.massnahro.org to register!
JULY 29-312012 NAHRO Summer Conference San Francisco, CAVisit www.nahro.org for more details!
OCTOBER 28-302012 NAHRO Annual Conference & ExhibitionNashville, TNVisit www.nahro.org for more information!
