March
23
2012
EASTON, March 23, 2012 --- The Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) recently committed $17.1 million in permanent mortgage financing to help Beacon Communities convert the former Ames Shovel Factory into 113 residential rental units in downtown Easton.
December
21
2011
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.
December
6
2011
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.
December
2
2011
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.
November
29
2011
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.
October
28
2011
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.