First-time Homebuyer Workshops- September 2013

Thinking About Buying Your First House? 

 

Rural Development, Inc. (RDI) will present a four-session First-Time Homebuyer Workshop Series beginning Monday, September  9, 2013.  This series is presented by Florence Savings Bank.

These sessions will take place as follows:

Monday & Tuesday September 9, 10, 16 & 17, 2013

6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Greenfield Community College

Main campus, Greenfield, Ma 01301

Presenters include an attorney, home inspector, lender, insurance professional, credit specialist, and a real estate professional.  Participants must attend all workshops in the series to receive a certificate, which allows them access to many affordable mortgage products through MassHousing and other sources. Materials are provided.

The cost for the series is $50 per household. Space is limited.  Pre-registration is required.

Contact Pat Holloway to register (413) 863-9781, x 100 or pholloway@fcrhra.org

HRA Board of Commissioners Meeting- August

HRA Board of Commissioners

Regular Meeting

August 5, 2013 at 6:00 P.M.

Greenfield Savings Bank

282 Avenue A

Turners Falls, MA 01376

*The finance committee will not meet in August*

1.      Convene- Roll call and introduction of guests

2.      Actions

1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on July 1, 2013
2. Approve the accounts payable warrant for July 2013
3. Approve certificate of final completion for deck post repair project at Stoughton Place
4. Approve renewal of Home Modification Loan Program consulting contract between CEDAC and HRA
5. Approve HCEC contract
6. Approve HomeBASE contract
7. Approve RAFT contract
8. Approve subcontract between HRA and HAP, Inc. for the provision of temporary housing assistance payments in connection with the RAFT program
9. Approve revision of public housing budget
10. Approve job description for a Community Development Program Assistant

3.      Other Business

a.      Meet the staff

b.      Confirm quorum for September 9 meeting (second Monday)

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

5.      Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director

HRA CLOSED 07/05/13

The Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority will be closed to the public on July 5, 2013. 

HRA Board of Commissioner Meeting- July 2013

HRA Board of Commissioners

Regular Meeting

July 1, 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.      Executive Session:  The HRA Board of Commissioners will enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing litigation.

3.      Actions

1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 17, 2013
2. Approve the accounts payable warrant for June 2013
3. Approve Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Annual Plan
4. Award a contract with Renaissance Builders for post replacement project at Stoughton Place, Gill
5. Approve change order #1 to the above contract due to unforeseen conditions
6. Approve amendment to HomeSafe Services agreement
7. Approve Letter of Agreement between WMECO and HRA for weatherization services

 4.      Other Business

a.      Discuss the possible closure of the HRA office on Friday, July 5, 2013.

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

6.      Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director

HRA Board of Commissioners - Finance Committee

HRA Board of Commissioners

Finance Committee Meeting

July 1, 2013 at 5:30 P.M.

Greenfield Savings Bank

282 Avenue A

Turners Falls, MA 01376

The HRA Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:00 P.M.

1.      Convene- Roll call and introduction of guests

2.      Actions

1. Approve the minutes of the finance committee meeting held on June 17, 2013

 3.      Finance Report- The Executive Director will deliver a report to the Finance Committee.

4.      Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director

HRA Closed Wednesday 6/26

The Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority will be closed on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 for routine maintenance.

HRA Board of Commissioners Meeting- June 2013

HRA Board of Commissioners

Regular Meeting

June 17, 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. Approve revised job description for the Administrative Coordinator
4. Award contract for capital improvements at 90 C Main Street, Northfield
5. Appoint records custodian
6. Approve application for High Leverage Asset Improvement program
7. Approve revisions to HRA’s no-smoking policy

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