Massachusetts ChapterNational Association of

Housing & Redevelopment Officials May 2012

Published by Massachusetts NAHRO Boston, MA Vol. XXXVI No. 5

NEWSHouse Increases Subsidy by $2M

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The Massachusetts House version of the fiscal 2013 state budget includes $2 million in new operating subsidies for state public housing. If passed by the full legislature, it would be the first increase in subsidy since the $4 million cut inflicted in July 2009. The account would be increased from the current $62.5 million to $64.5 million effective July 1. The battle now goes to the Senate where support is sought for full funding of the original $4 million increase to $66.5 million as requested by the Governor in his budget.

Other priorities include $46 million for MRVP, $5 million for senior supportive housing, and $1 million for mixed‑pop‑ulation service coordinators. The House budget also authorizes $2 million to be taken from the $5 million that goes to LHAs an‑nually from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to be used instead for reoccupancy

The MassNAHRO Professional Devel‑opment Committee has developed a timely and informational agenda for the 2012 MassNAHRO Annual Conference on May 20‑23 at the Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis. The highlight this year will be the participation of HUD Assistant Secretary for Public Housing Sandra Henriquez on May 20. The final detailed agenda will appear on MassNAHRO’s website at www.massnahro.org. The Governor’s Commission on Public Housing Reform and Sustainability will be a prime topic on Monday, May 21. Small authority officials can not afford to miss this session as their future will be outlined.

Also in attendance will be expert profes‑sionals from all operational areas, including state modernization and Bureau of Manage‑ment officials, headed by the DHCD Associ‑ate Director for Public Housing and Rental Assistance, Lizbeth Heyer. The DHCD Resource Room will provide LHA managers with direct technical assistance and address more diverse topics. The schedule of topics and facilitators will be sent to all member agencies shortly so those managers con‑

HUD Asst. Sec. Henriquez to Address Conference

of multi‑bedroom apartments vacant more than 60 days due to extensive damages. The Senate Ways and Means version of the fiscal 2013 budget is expected to be released on May 23. Members are requested to write or e‑mail their Senators to ask their support for increasing operating subsidies to $66.5 mil‑lion, as requested by the Governor, to keep the maximum number of units available for very low‑income seniors and families. The state budget will be discussed in detail at the Annual Conference in Hyannis.

Our sincere thanks to Chairman Kevin Honan of the House Committee on Housing, the prime sponsor of amendments 540 and 822, and co‑sponsor Representatives Fox of Boston, Adams of Andover, Aguiar of Fall River, Atkins of Concord, Beaton of Shrews‑bury, Binienda of Worcester, Campbell of Methuen, Chan of Quincy, Coakley‑Rivera

of Springfield, Collins of Boston, Curran of Springfield, Devers of Lawrence, DiNatale of Fitchburg, Dwyer of Woburn, Fennell of Lynn, Ferrante of Gloucester, Fresolo of Worcester, Garballey of Arlington, Hecht of Watertown, Holmes of Boston, Kane of Holyoke, Kocot of Northanpton, Koczera of New Bedford, Lyons of Andover, Malia of Boston, Michlewitz of Boston, Moran of Boston, Peterson of Grafton, Ross of Attleboro, Rushing of Boston, Sanchez of Boston, Scibak of South Hadley, Smizik of Brookline, Spiliotis of Peabody, Straus of Mattapoisett, Sullivan of Fall River, Swan of Springfield, Torrisi of North Andover, Walsh of Boston, Walsh of Lynn, Walz of Boston, and Wong of Saugus. Other Rep‑resentatives may have signed on after the amendment was printed by the Clerk. Thank you one and all.

templating attendance can see when best to attend. The resource room is a great tool for use by all. DHCD staff, including housing management specialists and construction advisors, will be available Monday after‑noon, May 21 and all day Tuesday, May 22. Key officials from the HUD Office of Public Housing in Boston have been invited to participate and present updated information on federal programs, management and audit requirements. The information presented at the Annual Conference by DHCD, HUD and public housing experts is comprehensive, relevant and timely. It is a golden opportu‑nity to get questions answered and to receive hands on assistance. Registration materials and information are available on the Mass‑NAHRO website at www.massnahro.org. One‑day registration scholarships are avail‑able by contacting the MassNAHRO office. The Annual Conference still gives the best bang for your informational, educational and professional development buck. Your authority can’t afford to not participate, especially this year with the future of public housing at issue.

Improvement PrioritiesMassNAHRO maintains that public

housing works best when owned and oper‑ated locally, supported by the community, and responsive to both the documented housing and service needs of the local residents for whom the local authority was established to serve. However, increased ef‑fectiveness is possible through local option collaborations between authorities. The list of current LHA regional initiatives is impres‑sive. MassNAHRO can not support mashing small agencies together simply because they are small. 104 of the smallest LHAs oper‑ate with no subsidy. Any loss of authority identity as a local public entity established by Town Meeting to serve local residents, mostly elderly, would jeopardize local sup‑port and services. Frail elderly are the most vulnerable to disruption. Comparing private sector models of 1,000 to 5,000 units, which receive $1500 per unit in Section 8 new construction rents, to public housing, where rents average $320 a month including some zero rents, is comparing apples and oranges, but that is what some on the Commission are

May 2012

President’s Corner2

PRESIDENTRichard Leco

CommissionerNorth Attleboro Housing Authority

DIRECTORS - Terms expiring 2013

VICE PRESIDENT - LargeRobert Hill

Executive DirectorFitchburg 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

TREASURERLisa Audette

Executive DirectorFranklin Housing Authority

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTRobert McNabbExecutive Director

Woburn Housing Authority

DIRECTORS - Terms expiring 2012

Massachusetts NAHRO2011-2012 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

Daniel Kelly Executive Director, Westfield Housing AuthorityWalter McGuire Executive Director, Waltham Housing AuthorityDan 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

Ok, here’s the deal! We are in a crisis situation for our industry in which certain powers in and out of the housing industry would like to redefine and restruc‑ture us as public housing authorities. A great thinker once said, “Redefine yourself before someone else does.” Well, my fellow colleagues, that time is now. The Governor’s commission on housing has held two public hearings, and their meetings are in full swing. I testified at the recent hearing held in Boston and can tell you that not all the testimony given that day by others was favorable to LHAs. I also had the opportunity to speak before the MassUnion of Public Housing Resi‑dents Annual Conference. They are a dynamic group of individuals who are willing to partner with us in our common cause to keep public housing LOCAL!

The key to dealing with any crisis is knowledge and information. You as public housing advocates have the opportunity to gain the knowledge and the information needed to win. MassNAHRO’s Annual Conference in Hyannis will provide you with all you need to know and will answer your questions. Monday morning will focus on the Governor’s Housing Commission. Follow up sessions will include federal audits, commissioners’ role in budgets and public relations. These are all key elements in dealing with our current issues. I encourage all of you, administrators, residents and commissioners to participate.

President Abraham Lincoln stated, “I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts.” Attend the Annual Confer‑ence and get the real facts!

My unsung heroes this month are all of you who attended and participated in the Governor’s Commis‑sion public hearings in Springfield and Boston. Of special recognition are the following presenters: Dan Kelly of Westfield, Bob Hill of Fitchburg, Ray Mariano of Worcester, Barbara Thurston of Bourne, Krisanne Sheedy of Fairhaven, Dan Ouellette of Salisbury, Judge Abrashkin of Springfield, Denise LeDuc of Amherst, Robin Sherman of Shelburne, Steve Finn of Malden and the entire Malden Housing Authority.

There’s your deal!

“There cannot be a crisis next week my schedule is all ready full.” ‑ Henry Kissinger

3May 2012

IMPROVEMENT from page 1MassNAHRO

2012 Annual Conference & ExhibitionThe Resort and Conference

Center at HyannisMay 20-23, 2012

SUNDAY, MAY 207:00 PMDinner & Keynote Address

MONDAY, MAY 219:00 - 10:30 AM1 . Plenary Session – The Governor’s Commission on Public Housing Reform and Sustainability – A Dialogue 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM2. Public Relations and Advocating for Your Local Housing Authority3. Cycling for Success: Lessons from the Road We’ve Trav‑eled and Mapping the Way Forward4. Reasonable Accommodations and ADA Updates2:00 – 4:30 PMDHCD Resource Room2:00 – 3:15 PM5. Board Members and Their Role in the Authority Budget6. Is Senior Care Options a Good Fit For Your Community? 7. Emergency Response Plans for the Unexpected3:30 - 4:30 PM8. Veterans’ Benefits, Entitlements and Public Housing 9. DIY – Implementing Projects Under $25,00010. Board Member Roundtable

TUESDAY, MAY 229:00 AM – 3:30 PMDHCD Resource Room9:00 – 10:30 AM11. Partnering With Your Bank to Create Office Efficiencies in Receivables Management12. Introducing a New Systematic Approach to Maintenance Management for Aging Housing Stock13. “To RAD or Not to RAD?” – HUD’s Rental Assistance Demo10:45 AM – 12:00 PM14. HUD Public Housing and Section 8 Management Update 15. Pre‑Employment Exams: How to Earn Your Local Hous‑ing Authority a Passing Grade16. CORI Law Update2:00 – 3:30 PM17. DHCD Small Agency Interactive Roundtable Discussion18. Common Federal Audit Findings 19. Board Oversight, Transparency and Legal Responsibilities

WEDNESDAY, MAY 239:00 - 10:30 AM20. Wrap Up Roundtable

advocating. MassNAHRO contends that the Commission can be a vehicle for improvement if positive recommendations are forwarded to Governor Patrick. The MassNAHRO priorities are:

‑ Incentives for Agency collaborations and possible consolida‑tions on a voluntary basis (Leominster Model) with rewards for cost‑effective regionalized functions, but with local housing author‑ity boards left in place.

‑ Adoption of Rent Simplification or sweeping amendments to the 760 CMR 5.00 Rent Determination regulation

‑ Passage of Public Housing Innovation Bill (S1935, H375) authorizing the superseding of the law to allow action plans at 10 demo LHA sites that could include:

• New local rent structures• Local methods of tenant selection• Local procurement policies• Agency collaboration for financing, operations and devel‑

opment of units• Funding flexibility/fungibility• Income mixing in public/private development ventures• Energy services contracts up to 20 years and more‑ Streamlining of Procurement‑ Establishment of a 5 year plan to increase operating resources

to as near to $115 million annually as possible, and increasing the bond cap on capital improvements to $140 million in formula al‑locations annually

‑ Development of a Central Wait List for state programs‑ Revisiting and retooling the LHA initiated concept of Regional

Service Agencies‑ Expand successful LHA regional collaborations already in

place such as: • Legal Pilot Program ‑ more sites• Insurance Coverage through self‑insured groups• House Doctors• Modernization Coordinators and Websites• Multi‑authority Utility Purchasing i.e. PowerOptions• Regional Senior Service Coordinators ‑ more sites• Multi‑LHA management agreements (55 do this now)• Expanded use of work release crews by county‑ Expand and Improve the Transitional Housing Program‑ Implement the Revenue Intercept Program LawLet your views, and those of your Board Members, residents

and local communities, be heard. It was the small town LHAs that fought the tough battle to bring public housing to their communities for their seniors, veterans, families and disabled. Small authority Board Members had to convince their Selectmen, Town Meeting and Board of Appeals to get every unit built. Board Members put their personal reputations and credibility on the line. Now some want to take local control and preference away from those who championed public housing in towns.

Remember: The 104 small LHAs that take NO state subsidy house over 12,000 seniors and families while the state needs to spend $200 million annually to house 6,000 homeless month‑to‑month. Speak to your legislators about how your authority serves local residents on a priority basis.

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The Board of Trustees of the MassNAHRO Insurance Group and the Board of Directors of MassNAHRO Inc. have announced that nominations are open for a position on the Insurance Group’s Board of Trustees. Nominated unanimously previously were Gene Capoccia of Leominster and David Hedison of Chelmsford, both outstanding and highly qualified candidates. The open term is for three years until May 31, 2015.

Any additional Group Members interested in being nominated for the vacancy should send a letter of interest to Tom Connelly at tconnelly@massnahro.org by Monday, May 7. The election will be held on Monday, May 21, 2012 at the MassNAHRO Annual Conference in Hyannis at 4:40 p.m. as part of the Annual Meeting of all the members of the Insurance Group. All agencies participat‑ing in the Insurance Group are eligible to vote. One vote is allowed per agency. The vacancy is due to the recent retirement of former Chairman Tom Wade of Watertown. Also up for re‑election is Con‑nie Desbiens of Dartmouth. For more information, contact Tom Connelly or Insurance Group Chairman Steve Merritt. The Group Board meets five times a year.

Insurance Board Election Announced

Recent discussions by members of the Governor’s Commission on Public Housing in Boston have made it clear that the local control and governance of housing authorities with under 200 units are in jeopardy. As documented by DHCD’s own 2008 Real Cost Study of Public Housing, state‑aided LHAs have been operating successfully with only 54% of true subsidy needed to maintain and manage their aging developments. Congratulations for a job well done!

The 104 smallest local housing authorities get no state subsidy yet they are prime targets for elimination through mandatory con‑solidation. It is the 30 largest housing authorities that need almost of all the subsidy appropriated each year as their rents are so low. Some say this consolidation should be mandatory. MassNAHRO supports incentives for voluntary collaborations, cooperative agree‑ments and consolidations when viable. The non‑utility spending cap imposed on LHA budgets by the state for an elderly apartment is $185. Family units are allowed $330 a month. Subsidies represent only 24% of public housing revenues. What a deal.

Public housing is the state’s most cost effective means of housing the homeless, veterans and seniors. Subsidy has been level funded since July 2009 when it was cut by $4 million as homelessness became the 800 pound fiscal gorilla. Apartments are not being reoccupied due to cuts in maintenance staff and materials. Even if reoccupied, the minimal sometimes zero rents often do not cover the operating cost expense caps, resulting in a need for even more subsidy.

Authority board members are called upon to preserve the local housing resources approved by their Town Meeting, their Selectmen and the Board of Appeals that local residents, mostly the elderly of low‑income, could have decent housing and services. Silence is construed by legislators as acquiescence. Board Members in the smallest agencies need to use their most powerful political tool ‑ personal contact advocacy ‑ to reach out to their state legislators and share what their agency does with minimal resources and constant challenges. If every authority Board Member in an agency with less than 200 units made a phone call, sent an e‑mail, faxed a letter or met with their local legislators, the retention of local governance of small authorities would be secure.

Please read the list of MassNAHRO’s “Improvement Priorities” listed on page 1 and 3 of this newsletter. The smallest authorities are often the most effective, and those not needing subsidy should be allowed to revert to being the independent municipal authorities as established originally to house returning local veterans of low income and the local elderly.

Small Authorities Face Possible Mandatory Mergers

Board Member Certification ProgramEthics

Saturday, June 9 Dartmouth H.A.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PMAttendance carries credits towards Board Member Certification.For information including

registration materials visit the ‘Upcoming Events’ page at www.massnahro.org

Greetings from Lizbeth HeyerWhat an important month ahead for us all with the Governor’s

Commission on Public Housing Sustainability and Reform continuing work and the upcoming Annual MassNAHRO conference.

The Governor’s Commission on Public Housing Sustainability and Reform will be considering a great deal of information as it prepares its recommendations to the Governor. Thank you to so many of you who took the time to attend and provide thoughtful comment at one of the hearings the Commission held on April 26th and 27th. For those of you who were able to attend you heard the wide range of considerations before the Commission. DHCD has posted a summary of the testimony and all other Commission materials on its website at the link titled, Commission on Public Housing Sustainability & Reform. I’m looking forward to continuing this important dialogue at the MassNAHRO 2012 Annual Conference in Hyannis.

My staff and I are very excited about the upcoming conference and are already making preparations for the event. MassNAHRO and its Professional Development Committee have developed an exciting agenda and DHCD is pleased to once again be part of the planning. At the conference we plan to provide you with useful tips and technical assistance on many aspects of your operations. It is important to keep abreast of new and emerging programs and to take the opportunity to share best practices and lessons learned from all of our colleagues. I hope that you have the conference on your schedule and that you will be able to be part of this terrific professional development and networking opportunity.

See you in Hyannis on Monday, May 21st and Tuesday, May 22nd.

Lizbeth

5May 2012

Massachusetts Section 8 Centralized Waiting List UpdateApplicant Online Access

MassNAHRO is excited to announce that effective May 3, 2012 the Massachusetts Section 8 Centralized Waiting List Applicant Online access will go live. Applicants on the central list will now have the ability to access their Section 8 pre‑application instantly, online. This new system allows applicants to:

‑ Apply to the waiting list‑ View or change an existing pre‑application‑ View pre‑application status‑ View important notices and latest news‑ Respond to the update mailingOnline access for applicants will save the participating housing

authorities on the central list both time and money by reducing paper work with fewer pre‑application entries and responses to application changes and status requests. It also creates easier access for appli‑

Proposed Regulation Reform From Commonwealth Housing Task Force1. Establish an ongoing formal process for regulations to be reviewed on an annual basis with input from stakeholders. It is clear that many of the current regulations are outdated and create barriers to streamlining administering public housing. Regulations seem to stay in place with little change through the years. It would be beneficial to have a system in place that reviews regulations to keep them current and applicable.2. Unify and Mirror state and federal regulations where applicable. In order to administer the regulations with consistency and transpar‑ency it seems logical to adopt many of the federal regulations to reduce burden for agencies that administer both state and federal housing. (regulatory/statutory)3. Support and Expand the Public Housing Innovations Bill – Al‑lows LHA’s to be creative an combine all funding sources and have the ability to participate in mixed finance opportunities. (statutory)4. Eliminate the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Develop‑ment – Department of Labor Standards regulatory setting of wage rates for Public Housing maintenance staff. The setting of DLS rates is poor economic policy and creates inequities for LHA’s at‑tempting to negotiate fair wages for their staff. Local boards should require comparability studies to determine local wage rates for their agencies. (statutory)5. Reform chapter 149 Section 44F – Plans and specifications; sub‑bids; form. The requirement for filed sub bidders should be eliminated. Lower the cap required under Chapter 192 to $500,000 (statutory)6. Reform Chapter 30B to increase the threshold for procurement to mirror federal procurement regulations. (statutory)7. Streamline the State Modernization Process. It is our recom‑mendation to mirror the federal modernization process. (regulatory)8. Appeal Process Chapter 121B Subsection 32. Eliminate DHCD involvement in local eviction process. Local courts have evolved over the years with many offering the Tenancy Preservation Pro‑gram. It is clear that the current process creates redundancy and ties up precious resources. Legal support from both DHCD and the pilot program could be utilized to address other legal issues facing LHA’s. (statutory)

9. Adopt Flat Rents. Mirror federal structure contained in 24 CFR 253. (statutory)10. Streamline Tenant Selection Regulations 760 CMR 5 – Create a centralized state waiting list. Allow LHA’s to set their own pref‑erence/priorities for applicants. Example: LHA’s have interest in Veterans preference in 705’s. (regulatory/statutory)11. Utility Charges. Mirror federal regulation 965.506(b). (regula‑tory)12. Create Regional Fraud Program. Employ investigators to assist LHA’s in cases of abuse and fraud within public housing. (regula‑tory)13. Implement the Revenue Intercept Program which is currently law. (regulatory)14. Rent Reform and Simplification study of 760 CMR 6 sections 6.04 & 6.05 is highly recommended. (regulatory/statutory.

• MassNAHRO’s ongoing rent study• Cambridge H.A. Rent Simplification, Key Components.• Elderly Income Exclusion. Eliminate or raise the age to the

Federal Retirement Age. (statutory)• Implement a minimum rent that adopts the federal minimum

rent requirement for federal public housing, 24CFR Section 5.630. (statutory)

15. Definition of Elderly Household 760 CMR 5.03 & definition in 121B Section one. Adopt the Near‑Elderly definition as defined by the federal regulations. Change definitions to include a prefer‑ence for Near‑Elderly (down to 50‑years old) when there is a short waiting list for state‑aided elderly housing. Many of the state‑aided developments are two‑story walk up garden apartments. Older resi‑dents often refuse the section story units. Having a Near‑Elderly preference would keep these units occupied and help LHAs house a population that is underserved because of the scarcity of one‑bedroom units in the state’s family developments. The new definition of Elderly Household should also allow for “empty nesters”, who are over‑housed in family developments, to be administratively transferred by LHAs to vacant elderly units if they are 50‑years of age or older. (statutory)

cants to update, modify or view the status of their pre‑application and keep their information accurate and up‑to‑date. These updates come at no additional cost to participating housing authorities and monthly maintenance fees remain the same.2012 Update Mailing

The 2012 Update Mailing has been completed and was mailed on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. The deadline to respond is June 1, 2012. Applicants are now able to respond to the update online! Af‑ter registering a username, an applicant who was mailed an update will be able to confirm receipt instantly. Paper replies are also still accepted. If an applicant did not receive an update in the mail, they can check on their application online to assure its accuracy or mail in an ‘Update Response’ form, which can be found in the ‘Waiting List Update’ section of www.section8listmass.org. Any questions contact Mike at 617‑367‑0008.

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U.S. Senator Brown Addresses Legislative Breakfast in DCU.S. Senator Scott

Brown (MA) and U.S. Con‑gressman David Cicilline (RI) addressed the crowd of 75 New England (NERC) and Mid‑Atlantic (MARC) Regions’ members at the jointly sponsored Legisla‑tive Breakfast on March 27 in Washington, DC as part of the NAHRO Legisla‑tive Conference. Senator

Brown shared his appreciation for the work that public housing authorities do, saying housing is a personal issue to him. He also expressed his commitment to working with his counterparts in the Senate on issues, and assured the group that he is one of the most bi‑partisan senators on Capitol Hill.

Breakfast attendees also heard remarks from NAHRO CEO Saul Ramirez, who took time from his duties at the national con‑ference to speak to the group. He stressed the importance of con‑tinued advocacy for our programs especially during such uncertain times. He encouraged members to use the NAHRO Legislative Agenda, online Advocacy Center and other resources to educate and influence their legislators.

The event, hosted by NERC President Steve Merritt and MARC President Andrew French, kicked‑off the “Hill Advocacy Day” of the national conference. Following the breakfast, members traveled to Capitol Hill for individual appointments with their Congressmen and/or their staff. Massachusetts attendees had several successful meetings at Hill offices including Cong. McGovern, Cong. Lynch, Cong. Capuano.

Massachusetts delegates with Congressman Capuano (top) and Congressman Lynch (bottom).

2011-2012 MassNAHRO Board of Directors

(back row, l-r) Dan Ouellete of Salisbury; James Comer of Fall River; Walter McGuire of Waltham; Colleen Doherty of Taunton; Dan Kelly of Westfield; Rosalie Deane of Holyoke; Bob McNabb of Woburn; Francine Kouis of Seeknonk; Leila Botsford of Mashpee; Connie Desbiens of Dartmouth; Joanne Toomey of Dedham; Jean Vincent of Charlton; (front row, l-r) Vice Pres. of Large LHAs Bob Hill of Fitchburg; Vice Pres. of Medium LHAs Gene Capoccia of Leominster; President Rick Leco of North Attleboro; Treasurer Lisa Audette of Franklin; Vice Pres. of Small LHAs Mark Roy of Canton; Vice Pres. of Commissioners Joe D'Ascoli of E. Longmeadow

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CLASSIFIEDSExecutive 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 DauwerSearch Consultant20 Shady Lane Needham, MA 02492dowerassociates@comcast.net

Position is open until filled. No faxes, please.

Tenant Leasing Coordinator The Ludlow H.A. is seeking applicants for the position of Tenant Leasing Coordinator to maintain computer data base, initiate leas‑ing documents, recertification and change instruments according to DHCD Regulations, compute rents, perform accounts receivables, inventory as well as complex administrative duties. The ability to work with elderly/disabled and people from diverse population es‑sential. This is a 32.5 hour per week position. Associates Degree in Business Administration or closely related field with at least (2) years of experience in accounts receivable and administrative office practices or high school diploma with business courses in administrative office practices or certificate in administrative office practices with at least (4) years experience in accounts receivable and administrative office practices. Proficiency in Word, Excel and Access. Excellent fringe benefits, CORI criminal check. Submit letter of introduction, resume and (2) recent professional letters of recommendation to:

Tenant Leasing Coordinator Position ‑ Ludlow H.A.114 Wilson StreetLudlow, MA 01056

Copy of job description available at, sidney.chevalier@ludlowhous-ing.org Please, no phone calls. Applications will be accepted until Monday, May 14, 2012. LHA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Support MassNAHRO’sPast Presidents

Memorial Scholarship Fund

Silent Auction at the 2012 Annual Conference

May 21 & 22

Donations wanted - sports & show tickets,

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All proceeds go entirely to tuition assistance for deserving students.

Contact the MassNAHRO office to donate or with any questions.

Massachusetts Public Housing Administrator (MPHA)

Certification

The Occupancy CycleAtty. Karen O. Ahlers

May 23The Resort & Conference

Center at Hyannis

Legal ElementsAtty. Jeffrey L. Driscoll

June 8Arlington H.A.

Professional Relationships/Procurement

Atty. Jeffrey L. DriscollJuly 13

Auburn H.A.

For information including registration materials visit the ‘Upcoming Events’ page at www.massnahro.org

May 2012

Massachusetts ChapterNational Association of

Housing & Redevelopment Officials11 Beacon Street, Suite 722

Boston, MA 02108617-367-0008

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JUNE 24-27NERC/NAHRO Annual ConferenceSamoset Resort, Camden, MERegistration materials, a draft agenda, sponsorship information, scholarship applications and hotel ac-commodations are now available online atwww.nercnahro.org!

JUNE 9Board Member Certification ProgramTopic: EthicsDartmouth Housing AuthorityAtty. Jeffrey L. Driscoll will present! Visit www.massnahro.org to register today!

MAY 20-232012 Annual Conference & ExhibitionThe Resort & Conference Center at HyannisRegistration materials, a draft agenda, sponsorship information, scholarship applications and hotel accommodations are now available online at www.massnahro.org!

JUNE 8Massachusetts Public Housing Administrator (MPHA) CertificationTopic: Legal ElementsArlington Housing AuthorityVisit www.massnahro.org to register!

MAY 23Massachusetts Public Housing Administrator (MPHA) CertificationTopic: The Occupancy CycleThe Resort & Conference Center at HyannisAtty. Karen Ahlers will present! Visit www.massnahro.org to register!