Published by Massachusetts NAHRO Boston, MA Vol. XXXVII No. 3

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1 Massachusetts Chapter National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials March 2013 NEWS Published by Massachusetts NAHRO Boston, MA Vol. XXXVII No Attend 32 nd Annual Legislative Education Day MassNAHRO s 2013 Legislative Education Day, held March 4 at the State House in Boston, was a smashing success. The day was dedicated to preserving local control, Housing Bond Bill with $500 million for capital improvements and supportive service funds for seniors and mixed populations. The traditional networking luncheon was attended by 240 delegates and legislators. Speaking in the Great Hall of the State House were the Auditor of the Commonwealth, Susanne Bump; House Speaker Pro Tempore Pat Haddad of Somerset; Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Housing James Eldridge of Acton; House Chair of the Joint Committee on Housing Kevin Honan of Boston; Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr of Gloucester; and House Minority Leader Bradley Jones of North Reading. members used the opportunity to visit with their state legislators to brief them on local success stories, stress the importance of Senate Chair of Housing Committee Senator James B. Eldridge expertise, resources and housing priorities of 242 municipal housing authorities. The program began with a briefing on Mass- NAHRO s proposed reforms to state public housing contained in House Bill Also addressed was the need for new operating subsidy funds, fiscal 2014 budget priorities, the newly proposed $1.4 billion 2013 House Chair of Housing Committee Representative Kevin G. Honan Both Senator Eldridge and Minority Leader Tarr are former board members of their own local housing authorities. MassNAHRO Speaker Pro Tempore Representative Patricia A. Haddad local community control and support, and provide information on how a locally controlled housing authority best serves the low income housing and social service needs of their constituents. The great showing promoted the acceptance of the positive reform legislation designed to further enhance efficiency and accountability of operations at local housing authorities. Members opposed efforts to abolish all local housing authorities, instead favoring improvement of the program administered by locally elected and appointed officials accountable directly to their communities. Thank you to all who made the day such a great success. State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump 2013 Annual Conference & Exhibition May The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis Register today! Registration, Program Book Advertising, Hotel Accommodations, Golf Tournament, Scholarship Competition... visit Upcoming Events at

2 2 Massachusetts NAHRO Board of Directors PRESIDENT Richard Leco Commissioner North Attleboro Housing Authority VICE PRESIDENT - Large Walter McGuire Waltham Housing Authority VICE PRESIDENT - Small Mark Roy Canton Housing Authority VICE PRESIDENT - Commissioners Joseph D'Ascoli Commissioner East Longmeadow Housing Authority DIRECTORS - Terms expiring 2013 DIRECTORS - Terms expiring 2014 IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Robert McNabb Woburn Housing Authority VICE PRESIDENT - Medium Gene Capoccia Leominster Housing Authority VICE PRESIDENT - CR & D David Hedison Chelmsford Housing Authority TREASURER Dan Kelly Westfield Housing Authority Leila Botsford, Mashpee Housing Authority Connie Desbiens, Dartmouth Housing Authority Ray Mariano, Worcester Housing Authority Karen Rudd,, Bridgewater Housing Authority Joanne Toomey, Dedham Housing Authority Jean Vincent, Charlton Housing Authority James Comer Director of Field Operations, Fall River Housing Authority Rosalie Deane, Holyoke Housing Authority Colleen Doherty, Taunton Housing Authority Lisa Audette, Franklin Housing Authority Bob Hill, Fitchburg Housing Authority Dan Ouellette, Salisbury Housing Authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Thomas J. Connelly, Jr. OPERATIONS MANAGER Jennifer M. Polito DEPUTY DIRECTOR Donna M. Brown, Esq. MEMBER SERVICES COORD. Michael P. Lazdowsky March 2013 President s Corner I would like to start this column by thanking all of you who attended our Annual Legislative Day at the State House. As you can tell by articles in this edition the day was an overwhelming success. This success is directly attributed to you, the members, for the great work you have been doing in educating our local legislators about the MassNAHRO reform legislation. Say what you want about the Great and General Court of Massachusetts. The fact of the matter is that they are all educated and dedicated elected officials. They know the difference between reform and politics. They understand that good legislation like the MassNAHRO bill will create good policy and good governance. Our legislation is easy to sell. It provides much needed reforms (which we have o f f e r e d f o r several years) and efficiency in programs, and maintains p r o p e r a n d local delivery of services to our residents and local governance to our communities. This is why our legislation has gained enormous support and traction in the legislature, while other proposals have failed. Our legislators know the good works that each and every one of you do day in and day out. That is why the demagoguery and ad hominem arguments used in opposition to us do not and will not gain traction. Let us stay above the fray. Let us maintain the high road of truth and hard work. We must stay vigilant in our support of our legislation and of each other. The legislative process has just begun. Stay the course. You are the professionals in the field, you are the true advocates for affordable housing in our communities and for those we house. My unsung heroes for this month are the amazing staff of MassNAHRO, Tom, Donna, Jen and Mike. Thank you for all you do! There s your deal. Attention s and Board Members! Have you been an or Board Member for 25 years or more? We'd love to recognize you at this year s Annual Conference! Jen at jpolito@massnahro.org!

3 March 2013 Public Housing s Funding Dilemma MassNAHRO represents 242 local housing authorities. Housing authorities are local municipal corporations, established by vote of the city council or town meeting, and overseen by locally appointed or elected residents. They are autonomous units of municipal government defined further as local public bodies under Chapter 30A. The state is required by law to provide operating subsidies to the authorities if reduced rents do not cover even limited operating expenses. For the last five fiscal years subsidy has been virtually frozen. The cap on tenant rents and priority in placement for the homeless, veterans, seniors and resident families with very low and extremely low incomes are also statutory. Many have annual incomes under $15,000. Current funding is $64.5 million. The Governor s request for FY 2014 is $64.4 million. 33,000 apartments need subsidy and 13,000 do not. DHCD imposes caps on housing authority operating expenses, salaries, hours, staffing and revenues. Such caps understandably have caused management capacity issues at some smaller authorities even though 75 of these local agencies do not receive state subsidy. Alternatively HUD provides $135 million for 37,000 federally-aided apartments at 68 housing authorities, plus $55 million annually for capital improvements. The issue of inadequate capacity at of the smaller agencies could be easily solved by funding the public housing program based on actual costs, as required by law, not just the subsidy appropriation each year. In November of 2006, three local housing authorities filed a law suit against DHCD and Administration and Finance (EOAF) in Suffolk Superior Court that asserted that the Commonwealth had not met its explicit obligation to make up the shortfall in resources between low rents paid by tenants and the amount actually needed to operate effectively. The result was that LHAs could not satisfy their statutory mandate, that each housing authority shall manage and operate decent, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations. In Delegates to Oppose Cuts in Washington A delegation from MassNAHRO is attending NAHRO s Legislative Conference in Washington from March 17 to March 20 to advocate for funding in the HUD budget for fiscal Major cutbacks continue to public housing operating and capital funds, and the sequestration looms large. Consensus and compromise are non existent. The Operating Fund and Capital Fund both face major reductions. Program cutbacks threaten to greatly impair the ability of PHAs nationally to repair and reoccupy housing for the lowest income residents. As in the past, the MassNAHRO delegation will meet with members of Congress and their staff. The New England Regional Council of NAHRO (NERC/NAHRO) is hosting a Legislative Breakfast at the Washington Renaissance Hotel, March 19 at 8 AM for the delegates from the six New England states. For registration information for the New England NAHRO Congressional Breakfast, go to the NERC/NAHRO website at and click short the suit stated that the Commonwealth, by and through DHCD and EOAF, had violated its statutory and contractual obligations regarding annual operating budgets. The complaint stated further that notwithstanding clear contractual and statutory obligations, neither DHCD nor EOAF engages in a good faith budgetary process, nor do they allow the housing authorities meaningful participation in that process. Rather, the EOAF requires the DHCD to submit proposed budgets that have specific caps unrelated to, and substantially less then, the actual costs associated with running various low income housing units run by housing authorities. The three LHAs claimed also that the DHCD has required the housing authorities to certify false budgets. The law suit was dismissed without prejudice in March of 2007 after the Patrick Murray Administration agreed to provide $15 million in additional subsidy as a down payment to start making up for years of inadequate funding. The capital budget was also increased from $55 million annually to $85 million. Unfortunately subsidy and the capital budget allocation for DHCD have remained practically unchanged ($64 million and $90 million respectively) since the dismissal of the suit six years ago. The three plaintiff LHAs contended that, according to the Harvard Cost Study of Public Housing, the annual shortfall in subsidy even with the new $15 million was still $79 million short in fiscal If capacity is a problem, it is clearly due to the inadequacy of state funding. The detailed arguments made by the three LHAs are as compelling today as in After 5 years of level funding (since fiscal 2010), it is clear the promises made by the Administration in 2006 have not been kept. Instead the Administration now proposes in House bill 44 to abolish all LHAs, including the three courageous plaintiff housing authorities. on 'Upcoming Events'. The deadline for registering for the breakfast is Tuesday, March 12 and the fee is $40. In anticipation of the conference, National NAHRO will e mail out the National Legislative Agenda to all National NAHRO members. Also check out the NAHRO Advocacy website for the very latest developments in the Congress at org. Be sure to contact your Congressman and Senator Warren and respectfully request their support for NAHRO s priorities. The campaign to preserve public housing and community development must continue with vigor to preserve public housing nationally. The MassNAHRO leadership will meet with the National NAHRO Board of Governors to discuss the national implications of the Governor s plan to eliminate all local PHAs and confiscate their assets, including 37,000 units of federal public housing and 57,000 Section 8 Vouchers. 3

4 Slate of Candidates Announced The MassNAHRO Nominating Committee met in Westborough on February 26, 2013 to select a slate of candidates for consideration at the Annual Election, and to nominate Life Members. The Committee included Past Presidents Tom Wade of Watertown, Steve Merritt of Norwood, Joan Pimental of Plymouth, Brian Cloonan of Brookline, and Bob McNabb of Woburn. Chairing the Committee again was Past President Ray Murphy of Holyoke. Three items were considered by the Committee. Officers The Committee reviewed the meeting attendance records of all incumbents, and their detailed resumes. After due consideration, the following were nominated as Officers for oneyear terms beginning on June 1, 2013: President Colleen Doherty of Taunton Vice Pres. Large LHAs Walter McGuire of Waltham Vice Pres. Medium LHAs Joanne Toomey of Dedham Vice Pres. Small LHAs Leila Botsford of Mashpee Vice Pres. Commissioner Joe D Ascoli of East Longmeadow Vice Pres. CR&D David Hedison of Chelmsford Treasurer Dan Kelly of Westfield Directorships The Committee reviewed the qualifications of the persons seeking to serve two year terms on the Board of Directors. All have good attendance records and audit reports. A geographic representation was sought. The following motion was voted by the Committee: State Housing Legislative Priorities House 1094/Senate 612 An Act to Further Enhance Efficiency and Accountability of Operations at Local Housing Authorities: This MassNAHRO reform legislation is sponsored by 17 Senators and 62 Representatives. Lead Sponsors: Senator Pacheco and Representatives Binienda, Rosa and Collins House 1127 An Act Financing the Production and Preservation of Housing for Low and Moderate Income Residents: This $1.4 billion Housing Bond Authorization includes $500 million for capital improvements at state-aided public housing sites. Lead Sponsors: Senator Eldridge and Representative Honan S 592 and H An Act Relative to Public Housing Innovation Program: For a competitive demonstration using 10 housing authorities selected by DHCD based upon their action plans to streamline regulatory and statutory requirements and lessen reliance on subsidy. Includes rent reform and incentives for resident education and employment while incorporating entrepreneurial, innovative management strategies and reforms. Lead Sponsors: Senator Chandler and Representative Sanchez Fiscal 2014 (7/1/13) Budget Items: Operating Subsidy of $71 million The need for additional subsidy is well documented. The Governor s request of $64.4 million level funds subsidy line item basically for the fifth year in a row. Subsidy supplements public housing rents capped by law for seniors and families at 30% and 32% of net income respectively. Income eligibility is capped at 80% of median with many incomes under 30% of area median. Rents average $327 a month. Subsidy March 2013 To nominate following six as Directors for terms beginning June 1, 2013 until May 31, 2015: Gene Capoccia of Leominster, Connie Desbiens of Dartmouth, Ray Mariano of Worcester, Mark Roy of Canton, Karen Rudd of Bridgewater and Jean Vincent of Charlton. Continuing as Directors until 2014 are Rosalie Deane of Holyoke, Dan Ouellette of Salisbury, James Comer of Fall River, Lisa Audette of Franklin and Bob Hill of Fitchburg. Nominated to fill an open seat as a Director until 2014 was Brian Costello of Watertown. The Committee also recommended that the next vacancy on the Board of Directors go to Matt Mainville of Holyoke. Additional nominations can be made from the floor at the Annual Election Dinner at the Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis on May 20, 2013 if the person so nominated is present, a member in good standing, and wishes to serve. Life Members Under the bylaws of the Association, candidates for Life Membership are screened by the Nominating Committee for eligibility before their names are submitted to the Board for consideration. Persons qualify based upon their dedication and service to the Association. Nominated unanimously for Life Membership were Chris Evans of Hamden and Rosalie Deane of Holyoke. Both have made major contributions to the advancement of the Association. New Life Members are recognized during the Annual Conference. Congratulations to all. provides only 25% of housing authority revenues. Utilities cost $30 million more than subsidy. The average subsidy per apartment for the 33,000 units that require supplemental revenue is $161 a month. Housing authority spending is capped based on the appropriation in the budget, not on real operating costs. The spending caps are $359 a month for family units and $197 a month for elderly units. Two-thirds of units are elderly. Four studies proved subsidies should be $50 million more a year. $71 million would increase spending caps by 4% and allow more apartments to be reoccupied within acceptable time frames. Supportive Senior Housing and Mixed Population Service Coordinators MassNAHRO requests $5 million for the expansion of supportive housing in line item and $1 million for the mixed population service coordinator program line item # Both programs greatly enhance the quality of life and maintain independent living for low income seniors. Bill/Line Item Opposed: House 44 This legislation would abolish all 242 municipal housing authorities and remove the 1200 locally elected or appointed board members who govern them. All their locally owned assets ($14B in properties, 57,000 vouchers) would be then confiscated and transferred to six mega entities, each governed by a 9 member board, all appointed by the Governor. Budget Line Item $5 million for the cost of establishing 6 regional entities that will assume ownership and operating responsibility for all existing local housing authorities.

5 March Greetings from Lizbeth Heyer I m looking forward to spring as I m sure you are as well, particularly after all of the snow storms in February. Thanks to you and your staff for keeping your residents and properties safe during the storms and for your quick turnaround on reporting costs and impacts of Blizzard 2013 for possible FEMA reimbursements. As the spring arrives, we will see the fruits of our labors. Under Formula Funding, over 1,500 capital projects will be underway all across the Commonwealth providing jobs, improving conditions and bettering residents experience. DHCD also awarded $5M in extra bond cap so that 200 units will be refurbished and reoccupied under the Vacant Unit Turnover Initiative and so that health and safety issues can be remedied at 98 housing authorities. The spring weather allows you to execute seasonal preventive maintenance. Hopefully, you re finding our new Facility Management monthly of tips and a suggested monthly preventive maintenance schedule helpful. You can expect to receive a PHN each month which will provide timely updates. Each month s notice will be posted on the DHCD Web site under the public housing administration notices section. We welcome your feedback on these notices. We are embarking on the second cycle of LHA 5 year Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs) and have issued updated Massachusetts State-Aided Public Housing Preservation and Modernization Program Guidelines to assist you in this process. The revised guidelines provide program updates, answers to many of your questions and includes provisions to provide more local flexibility in your use of existing staff or consultant resources. Your project manager is also available to answer any questions you may have on these guidelines which are posted under the Formula Funding section of DHCD s website. Congratulations to all the authorities participating in DHCD s sustainability initiatives! DHCD awarded $3M in extra bond cap to: - 24 housing authorities to accelerate boiler, roof, window & siding jobs that will save energy and leverage utility funding; and - 28 housing authorities have new or amended awards to save water by replacing 3100 toilets this spring. Additionally, 10 housing authorities are or will soon be designing innovative renewable energy systems funded by a $2M state clean energy grant. Dozens of housing authorities continue to benefit from the utility-funded Low Income Multifamily Energy Retrofit program. Debra Hall will be hiring another sustainability project coordinator later this spring, funded by a US Dept. of Energy grant, who should be on board in time for the NAHRO conference in May! In order to do our part to meet the growing demand for affordable housing, in January DHCD issued a revised Vacancy Policy to ensure that state operating subsidy is put to use to the fullest extent possible. Beginning March 1st, DHCD will withhold operating subsidy for units vacant longer than 60 days without an approved waiver. Please refer to DHCD s Web site for more information about the policy and details about the waiver process. For those of you struggling to turn over units, I ask you to redouble your efforts. We stand ready to help you, so please call on us for assistance. On a final note, spring harkens the MassNAHRO Annual Conference. I understand that the Professional Development Committee is already hard at work crafting the agenda. I encourage you to mark your calendars now for the Conference being held in Hyannis on May 19 to 22. I look forward to seeing you there Annual Legislative Education Day Lizbeth Tom Connelly, MassNAHRO; Gene Capoccia, Leominster H.A. and Rep. Dennis Rosa House Minority Leader, Representative Bradley Jones Stephen Merritt, Norwood H.A. and Colleen Doherty, Taunton H.A. Nancy Marcoux and Jean Eldridge, Marblehead H.A. and Judy Lincicum, Concord H.A. Senate Minority Leader, Senator Bruce Tarr Tom Connelly, MassNAHRO; Jack Cooper, Mass. Union of Public Housing Tenants

6 6 Legislative Facts - Key Elements of MassNAHRO Reform Bill H Collaboration larger LHAs could serve as collaborative management and service agencies (CMSAs) for smaller client housing authorities (LHAs with less than 100 state-aided lowincome housing units would be required to participate) to provide needed technical assistance and services in the areas of: Vacant unit turnover cleaning, painting, maintenance and capital work required to make a vacant unit ready for occupancy Procurement purchasing of goods and services, especially in the areas of modernization and construction Capital improvements - project administration and monitoring of capital projects included and approved by DHCD as part of an LHA s capital improvement plan As part of the program, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) would be directed to work in coordination with local housing authorities, municipal officials, public housing residents and public housing industry professionals to establish an incentive system and process that would result in at least 50 housing authorities transferring their full management operations to CMSAs. 2. Centralized application and waiting list administration - creation of a standardized application that families need to complete only once for a state public housing unit mandatory use for all LHAs with state public housing units 3. Incentives for the Use of Consortia - two or more LHAs administering their programs together while keeping separate Boards, but functioning as a single entity for reporting, funding and oversight purposes to reduce administrative burdens 4. Mandatory independent financial and compliance audits - based upon a negotiated and agreed upon audit protocol while SMEDA to Host State Legislators On March 15 the Southeastern Massachusetts Association (SMEDA) will host their Annual Legislative Briefing at the Stone Forge Tavern in Raynham. Housing authority officials will use the opportunity to outline their budget and legislative priorities for 2013 in an interactive and effective roundtable format. Also to be outlined is the MassNAHRO Reform Bill House 1094, enhancing the importance of locally controlled public housing to the community and the major donations made by local residents to the development and preservation of state-aided housing. Support will be requested for $71 million in operating subsidy and $60 million for Massachusetts Rental Vouchers. Support is sought also for swift passage of the 2013 Housing Bond bill, House Legislators will be informed as to all that their constituent housing authorities do to house local residents including local seniors, veterans, the disabled, and families. The Governor s Public Housing Commission and limited inter authority regionalization will be discussed at length. The new roundtable format with assigned seats will aid in getting folks to know each other as local officials serving the same constituents. Congratulations to SMEDA for keeping the dialogue going in these crucial times. Members are urged to make their reservations and invite their state legislators. The event begins at 11:30 AM with a roundtable discussion followed by lunch. For questions contact President Colleen Doherty at Board Member Certification Program March 2013 also requiring DHCD to have the capability to receive uploaded financial data as part of a central automated financial data system (already in place at HUD) 5. Establishment of a performance based monitoring system - to review LHA operations based upon objective performance indicators which would allow for the early identification of troubled agencies mandatory for all LHAs with state public housing units 6. Establishment of an LHA accreditation system - to provide a qualitative evaluation of LHA performance by independent housing professionals based on local conditions mandatory for all LHAs with state public housing units 7. Formalizing a system to identify and address troubled LHAs - through the establishment of clear and transparent procedures with triggers to require troubled LHAs to participate in corrective actions Benefits of Proposal Less costly and more efficient than six regional bureaucracies Consolidates management operations of at least 50 housing authorities Provides new monitoring tools for DHCD and real-time operating and financial data Establishes transparent system to identify and deal with troubled agencies Increased public trust Maintains local control Avoids local employment and economic impacts Improved service delivery and quality of housing for low-income families The Board Member Certification is recommended for both new and veteran board members. The certification consists of five (5) required half-day courses led by housing authority fee accountants and attorneys. A certificate is awarded upon completion of all five courses. Sessions are scheduled continuously throughout the year at various locations across the state. To date, 36 board members have been certified. Finance Saturday, March 23 Weymouth H.A. - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Personnel Saturday, April 13 Holyoke H.A. - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Attendance carries credits towards Board Member Certification. For information including registration materials visit the Upcoming Events page at

7 March Past Presidents Memorial Scholarship Residents, board members and employees are all eligible. Deadline to apply is April 12. Visit for applications. Massachusetts Public Housing Administrator (MPHA) Certification The Occupancy Cycle Atty. Karen O. Ahlers March 20 Holyoke H.A. For information including registration materials visit the Upcoming Events page at The Tewksbury Housing Authority seeks an experienced and innovative leader capable of directing a public housing authority with state and federally subsidized housing units and to manage the THA s affordable housing programs. The THA manages 343 housing units including 181 units of state funded housing, 50 federal elderly housing units; 110 Section 8; 2 affordable housing units, and currently partaking in extensive modernization projects for some of its State and Federal housing developments. The THA is designated as a monitoring agent for MassHousing Partnership and acts as the Monitoring Agent for the Town of Tewksbury and a number of surrounding towns. Qualifications: Five years experience in housing management, community development, public administration, development of affordable housing or closely related fields, required. Experience working with public officials, boards and funding agencies. Must have a working knowledge of fiscal management, 202 program management, maintenance systems, personnel and administrative management systems in public or private housing, social services and personnel. One year supervisory experience of staff of 5 or more is required. Written and verbal skills required. Substantial background in the implementation of management controls and systems. Considerable knowledge of local, state and federal governmental procedures and regulations as they relate to housing developments, construction and the management of local housing authority operations. Experience working with people of various socioeconomic backgrounds. Must be bondable. Certification as a Public Housing Manager from a HUD approved organization is required, or the ability to obtain a PHM certification within one year of hire. The qualification may be substituted by certification as a property manager or similar certification as a MPHA of a DHCDapproved Massachusetts Public Housing Administrator Certification Program. A bachelor s degree may substitute for up to two years of experience. Masters degree, preferred. Salary is based upon experience and education in accordance with the Department of Housing CLASSIFIEDS and Community Development. Interested applicants can submit a resume and cover letter to: Tewksbury Housing Authority Attn: Louise A Gearty, Chair Saunders Circle Tewksbury, MA The position is open until filled. No faxed resumes will be considered. Equal Opportunity Employer. The Pepperell Housing Authority is seeking qualified applicants for the position of. The Director is responsible for the administration of 62 units of elderly state public housing, seven (7) state family units, one (1) AHVP unit and (1) MRVP unit. A minimum of two (2) years experience in housing, community development, public relations or a closely related field. Should have knowledge of the principles and practices of housing management, finances and maintenance systems in public housing. Good written and verbal communications and computer skills required. The qualified candidate must have the ability and willingness to work with people from various social-economic backgrounds. Must be certified or able to secure certification in one year s time as a Public Housing Manager from a state recognized agency. Post secondary education in a related field is desired and may substitute for up to one year of experience. Salary range is $30,818 to $31,870, commensurate with experience. Required schedule is a minimum of 20 hours per week between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. The Pepperell Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter, resume and three (3) recommendations before 1:00 PM on March 13, 2013 to the address below. Board of Commissioners Pepperell Housing Authority 4 Foster Street Pepperell, MA 01463

8 c a l e n d a r trainings, conferences & events MARCH 20 Massachusetts Public Housing Administrator (MPHA) Certification Topic: The Occupancy Cycle Holyoke Housing Authority Atty. Karen Ahlers will present! Visit to register! MARCH 15 SMEDA Legislative Breakfast Stoneforge Tavern, Raynham Contact SMEDA for details! MARCH 23 Board Member Certification Program Topic: Finance Weymouth Housing Authority Teresa Ewald, CPA will present! Visit to register today! March 2013 APRIL 12 Massachusetts Public Housing Administrator (MPHA) Certification Topic: Legal Elements Woburn Housing Authority Atty. Jeffrey Driscoll will present! Visit to register! APRIL 13 Board Member Certification Program Topic: Personnel Holyoke Housing Authority Atty. Jeffrey L. Driscoll will present! Visit to register today! MAY MassNAHRO Annual Conference & Exhibition The Resort & Conference Center at Hyannis Registration materials and hotels details are available at Massachusetts Chapter National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials 11 Beacon Street, Suite 722 Boston, MA ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED