Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

We’re looking for someone with legal, managerial and policy expertise to join the #EOHLC team! We’re #hiring a General Counsel who will play a critical role in our senior leadership team. The General Counsel will report directly to the Secretary of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and will be responsible for advising the Secretary and the staff on legal and policy issues. As General Counsel, you will:  ✨ Collaborate with all senior managers on setting priorities and creating performance strategies ✨ Coordinate all legal matters and activities throughout the Secretariat, and with the Governor’s office ✨ Review and advise on legislation affecting EOHLC ✨ Participate in the negotiation and approval of contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding between EOHLC and other governmental and private entities  ✨ Serve as the Secretariat’s legal representative for disputes or lawsuits, including coordination with the Office of the Attorney General  ✨ & more! Learn more about this important position and how to apply at: https://lnkd.in/eSfs3YcG

One month ago, Governor Healey signed the Affordable Homes Act into law. We packed a lot into that bill. Commercial conversions, Accessory Dwelling Units by right, spending authorizations for more affordable housing, more investment in our public housing, more housing for veterans, more green housing.     Now that it’s been signed into law, we're rolling up our sleeves to put all of this into action. We look forward to providing more information on these initiatives in the coming months, sign up at mass.gov/aha for periodic email updates.  

Today, HUD celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, which created several programs that are critical to HUD’s mission of providing all Americans with access to quality, safe, affordable homes in strong, inclusive communities. Read more about how these programs have benefited millions of American families: https://lnkd.in/eWGPTphY

Today, we honor the hardworking people who are building affordable housing, advocating for affordable housing or are in need of affordable housing. Massachusetts workers deserve a safe and stable place to call home. The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities wishes you a safe and happy Labor Day. #LaborDay #AffordableHousing  

Secretary Augustus visited the Bridgewater Housing Authority yesterday. Thank you to the Executive Director, Colleen Doherty, who manages many local housing authorities in the region.

This morning, Secretary Augustus visited the Stoughton Housing Authority. By signing the Affordable Homes Act, Governor Healey authorized a record $2 billion for the repair, rehabilitation and modernization of the state’s public housing portfolio.

Our hotels, restaurants and shops are the lifeblood of our economy on the Cape. But the people keeping those businesses running simply can’t afford to live there. Today, Secretary Augustus joined Lieutenant Governor Driscoll to celebrate the Affordable Homes Act on the Cape. The Affordable Homes Act creates a Seasonal Communities Coordinating Council, that will craft innovative solutions to create homes for our workforce, homes for our seniors and homes for our young people who want to stay here.  

Secretary Augustus visited the Natick Housing Authority with Representative David Linsky last week.

For over 75 years Needham Housing Authority has provided safe, decent, and affordable housing to local residents. Secretary Augustus toured Needham’s Linden Street redevelopment project last Friday. This project is the perfect example of how resources from the Affordable Homes Act will be spent, and ultimately restore dignity to our residents living in public housing.  

MassHousing is making it happen!