Thursday, May 30, 2013

HRA BOARD OF COMMISSIONER MEETING CANCELLED

The meeting of the Board of Commissioners scheduled for June 3, 2013 at 6:00PM has been cancelled.  A meeting will be scheduled for a later date and notice will be posted at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

HRA Board of Commissioners Meeting - June 2013



Regular Meeting
June 3, 2013 at 6:00 P.M.

Greenfield Savings Bank
282 Avenue A
Turners Falls, MA 01376

The Finance Committee will meet at 5:30PM

1.      Convene- Roll call and introduction of guests

2.      Actions
    1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 6, 2013
    2. Approve the accounts payable warrant for May 2013
    3. Approved revised job description for the Administrative Coordinator
    4. Award contract for capital improvements at Squakheag Village
    5. Appoint records custodian
    6. Approve application for High Leverage Asset Improvement program
3.      Other Business

None

4.      Staff reports will be distributed in advance and reviewed at the meeting.

5.      Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director

Friday, May 24, 2013

Homesafe Post Purchase Workshop




Homesafe Post Purchase Workshop

Monday, June 10 and Monday, June 17
5:30 -8:30 PM
Dinner will be served – please let us know of any special dietary needs

Stoughton Place
 12 Main Road, Gill MA

We will be discussing the following topics:
        • Home Repair demonstrations
        • Seasonal Maintenance
        • Energy efficient home improvements
        • Budgeting and refinancing

There is no charge for this workshop.
Door Prizes will be given at the end of this workshop.

This workshop is required for all MassHousing Softsecond buyers.




Pre-registration by June 3, 2013 is required.

Please contact:
Autumn at Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority at
 413-863-9781 ext. 150 or awest@fcrhra.org

(Directions: From Route 2:  at the Mobil Station on the corner of Route 2 and Main Road (Gill), turn onto Main Road and go straight up the hill. Pass Jan’s Package Store and then 2 houses on the right.  Immediately after the second house turn right into Stoughton Place (private way) and drive to the parking lot behind the building.
Parking:  Please park near the dumpster or along the road so that we don’t take any of the residents’ parking spots in the center of the lot.)

Thursday, May 2, 2013

HRA Board of Commissioners Meeting- May 2013




Regular Meeting
May 6, 2013 at 6:00 P.M.

Greenfield Savings Bank
282 Avenue A
Turners Falls, MA 01376

The Finance Committee will not meet in May

1.      Convene- Roll call and introduction of guests

2.      Actions
    1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 8, 2013
    2. Approve the accounts payable warrant for April 2013
    3. Approve and authorize execution of contracts for financial assistance (DHCD formula funding) VOTE BY ROLL CALL
    4. Approve and authorize execution of amendment to HomeBASE contract
    5. Approve change to Section 8 administrative plan regarding direct deposits
    6. Authorize Executive Director to negotiate a new payment in lieu of taxes agreement for HRA’s main office
    7. Receive compensation review report and accept Executive Director’s recommendation
    8. Execute lead paint notification certifications
    9. Authorize renewal of lease of garage and office space from RDI
 3.      Other Business

    1. Discuss HRA’s policy regarding medical marijuana
4.      Staff reports will be distributed in advance and reviewed at the meeting.

5.      Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director