MHP News

Workshop: Drive the closing BOSTON, Jan. 20, 2012 --- Getting your project through the closing process will be the focus on a special training on Thursday, March 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Massachusetts Housing Partnership's Boston office.

MHP commits $1.9 million for developments in Marion, Boston BOSTON, Dec. 28, 2011 --- In recent lending activity, MHP has committed over $1.9 million for the financing of 72 affordable rental units for developments located in Marion and Boston. In addition, MHP recently participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a 45-unit development in Pittsfield. Below are summaries of MHP's role in these developments.

Lawrence: Mill transformed into commercial, affordable housing LAWRENCE, Dec, 21, 2011 --- In this mill city's ongoing quest to preserve its history and spark an economic renaissance, one constant has been Lawrence CommunityWorks (LCW). From working with residents, new immigrants and young people to engaging with civic leaders on big picture issues like stabilizing neighborhoods, LCW has been the city's steady and consistent conscience for over 20 years.

Unity Place latest chapter in Lowell neighborhood revival LOWELL, Dec. 6, 2011 --- The ongoing revitalization of Lowell's Acre neighborhood is embodied in the comeback story of Kimberly Glenn because the Acre was her worst nightmare and is now the place where she can dream.

Chelmsford opens rental homes for previously homeless families CHELMSFORD, Dec. 2, 2011 --- A privately-funded MHP subsidy program designed to support more affordable housing in the suburbs reached a significant milestone in November as the Lynn Marcella Residences became the first development in the program to open its doors.

ACDC celebrates opening of 34 affordable rental homes in Quincy QUINCY, Nov. 29, 2011 --- At the grand opening of 6 Fort Street, Janelle Chan left no doubt that affordable housing is needed, noting that nearly 400 families had applied to live in one of the new apartments. "Demand far exceeds the supply," said the executive director of the Asian Community Development Corporation (ACDC) during opening ceremonies on Nov. 15.

JP marks grand opening 30 rental homes at 270 Centre St. JAMAICA PLAIN, Oct. 28, 2011 ---- The corner of Centre and Lamartine Street used to house nothing. Located across the street from the Jackson Square T station, commuters would exit the station and the first thing they'd see was a blighted plot of land. Now, they see 270 Centre Street, a four-story energy-efficient building housing 30 low- to moderate-income renters.

Weymouth celebrates opening of 20-unit Torrey Woods WEYMOUTH, Oct. 28, 2011 --- The Town of Weymouth's commitment to housing was on full display recently as state and local officials gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Torrey Woods, a town-initiated development of 20 affordable rental homes.

Boston: Bond financing preserves West Fenway elderly apartments BOSTON, Sept. 30, 2011 --- For the fourth time in eight years, the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) has put its private bank financing to work to help preserve and improve affordable housing in the increasingly popular Fenway Park neighborhood.

MHP commits $650,000 to construct 22 units WORCESTER, Sept. 28, 2011 --- The Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) recently committed $650,000 in financing to help non-profit development Main South Community Development Corporation (Main South CDC) construct 22 units of affordable rental housing in the Main South neighborhood of Worcester.