On Tuesday, the Judiciary Committee held its hearing on Right to Counsel bills. It was standing room only. There was strong testimony from tenants, housing advocates, municipal leaders, and legislators. Many others submitted written testimony.
See who was in the room: Broad Coalition Urges Judiciary Committee to Pass Right to Counsel
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The Massachusetts Union of Public Housing Tenants Policy Board and Staff would like to announce its 2019 Spring Convention will take place on April 12 – 14, at the Four Point Hotel, 1125 Providence Turnpike, Norwood MA 02360.
Convention Theme: Resident Collaboration with Housing Management.
Now is the time to start planning for the Spring Convention. Schedule your request for funding at your Local Resident Council, Local Housing Authority (LHA), or plan a Fundraising event to help cover the cost of the convention.
Download links for the 2019 convention agenda, registration, and affiliation forms:
Agenda for 2019 Spring Convention
Registration for 2019 Spring Convention
2019 Affiliation Dues MUPHT
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Attached is the final power point that Jack and Annette presented at the MassNAHRO conference on Tuesday December 4 about how LHAs can “encourage and assist” residents in forming LTO’s and where the line is in terms of what they should not do. The slide show was based on a feedback from residents who participated on Public Housing Training program zoom calls
PPTX: MassNAHRO.pptx
Citizens Housing & Planning Association (CHAPA) has released their FY2019 budget priorities for the coming year.
Continue reading FY2019 Budget Priorities
A bill from Congressman Dennis Ross would allow large rent increases for low-income people assisted through the Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing programs and properties converted by public housing agencies to Project-Based Rental Assistance, including working families, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
Continue reading How Congressman Dennis Ross plans to raise rent on HUD assisted homes
“It is with great sorrow that we mourn the loss of a true hero for all of Public Housing, and a great friend of all who knew him”, said Jack Cooper, executive director of The Massachusetts Union of Public Housing Tenants (MUPHT).
Continue reading The Massachusetts Union of Public Housing Tenants (MUPHT) Chairman laid to rest
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson proposed far-reaching changes to federal housing subsidies Wednesday, tripling rent for the poorest households and making it easier for housing authorities to impose work requirements.
Continue reading Secretary Ben Carson proposes far-reaching changes to federal housing subsidies
