News & Notes: All-staff presentation, awards, events, announcements and more...

News & Notes | June 10, 2022

Hello, MassHousing! Here's the latest News & Notes!

All-Staff Meeting

The Employee Survey presentation from today's All-Staff Meeting has been posted to MyMassHousing and can be viewed here.

Staff News

Thaddeus Miles Honored with Beacon of Light Award

Congratulations to Thaddeus Miles (Equitable Business Development), who was recognized with the Beacon of Light Award from My Life My Choice during an event at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum on June 2. My Life My Choice works to end the exploitation and trafficking of young people. Thaddeus was honored alongside actress and activist Ashley Judd.

Recent and Upcoming Events

Ribbon is Cut at Newcastle Saranac in the South End

MassHousing was well represented at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Newcastle Saranac in Boston's South End. MassHousing provided Fenway CDC and the Schochet Companies with $30.3 million in financing to support an extension of affordability and extensive renovations at the 97-unit development. The MassHousers at the event, pictured below from left, are Kathleen Evans, Mark Teden, Sebastian Zapata, Hana Migliorato, Cynthia Lacasse, Beverly Estes-Smargiassi and Chrystal Kornegay.

Ground is Broken at JJ Carroll in Brighton

MassHousing was also out in force to help 2Life Communities celebrate the start of work at the JJ Carroll Apartments in Brighton. MassHousing provided a total of $46.2 million in financing to help redevelop the public housing community, demolishing the existing 64 units and constructing 144 units for low-income older adults. Among those on hand for the event were Chrystal Kornegay, Cynthia Lacasse, Tom Farmer and Mark Teden (pictured third from the right above).

HomeOwnership on the Road

HomeOwnership's Goretti Joaquim (second from the left above) discussed MassHousing's down payment assistance and affordable mortgage programs with 50 attendees at the Realtor Association of Southeastern Mass. Networking and Affiliate Night, held outdoors in New Bedford. A number of MassHousing partner lenders were also in attendance, including Guild Mortgage, Radius Financial and Bristol County Savings.

June Book Club Discussion, June 24th

The MassHousing Book Club will discuss Randy Rainbow's Playing with Myself on Friday, June 24 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. via Teams. All MassHousing staff are invited to read the memoir and join in the discussion.

Remember, joining one month's discussion does not obligate you to participate in future months. You can choose to read and discuss in any or all months. For more information, or for the discussion invitation, please contact Paul Mulligan (HomeOwnership).

Around and About MassHousing

Job Openings Posted

MassHousing is seeking committed professionals to join our team in the following roles: Senior Rental Underwriter reporting to Kelly Johnson; and Mortgage Accounting Supervisor reporting to Gary Brown. View the full position descriptions on MyMassHousing.

The Org Charts are Back!

PDF versions of MassHousing Organizational Charts have been updated and are now available on MyMassHousing. And did you know, you can also access org charts and search for MassHousing staff members via Office 365? Learn how here.

HR Office Hours on Sick and Medical Leave

In case you missed the HR Office Hours on medical and sick leave for employees and managers, which took place June 7, the handout is available on MyMassHousing. Questions? Contact HR!

Final Notes

What to Read

Good story from the Boston Globe on the Massachusetts Homeowners Assistance Fund (Mass HAF), which helps homeowners impacted by the pandemic. MassHousing and MHP are administering and helping to market the program, which is supported by federally funds. Read it here.

What to Watch

WGBH has launched a new multiplatform series called Priced Out: The Fight For Housing in Massachusetts, which will give voice to individuals and families struggling with high housing costs in traditionally affordable areas of Massachusetts. You can find the first installment here.

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