Welcome to the Mass. Union of Public Housing Tenants'
2012 Annual Spring Convention at Plymouth Massachusetts
The Mass Union of Public Housing Tenants Policy Board and Staff would like to announce its 2012 Annual Spring Convention. The convention will take place April 27 through the 29th. This event will be hosted at the Raddison Hotel in Plymouth 180 Water Street, Plymouth Massachusetts.
NOW is the time to start planning for the Spring Convention. Schedule your request for funding with your Local Housing Authority (LHA), or plan a fund raising event to help cover the cost of the convention. Affiliation dues must be paid 30 days prior to the convention in order to vote (too see NEW Affiliate Dues explanation, click here).
Registration forms must be returned no later than April 9th, 2012. The cost for Saturday only includes three meals with coffee breaks and training materials. The cost for all overnight lodging will include 5 meals with coffee breaks, Saturday night Awards Banquet plus all training and materials.
CHAPA Letter to Gov. Patrick and Senate, House concerning Chelsea HA ED's compensation and to suggestions for future
(This is a reprint of a letter from CHAPA to Gov. Patrick, Senate President Therese Murray and Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo dated 12/01/2011)
Dear Governor Patrick, President Murray, and Speaker DeLeo:
I am writing to share CHAPA's perspective on the revelations involving the Chelsea Housing Authority Executive Director's compensation and to suggest reforms and accountability measures to insure that this situation can be avoided in the future.Lizbeth Heyer, AD, Division of Public Housing & Rental Assistance Notice to All Local HA & Executive Directors
Lizbeth Heyer, Associate Director, Division of Public Housing & Rental Assistance for DHCD in a Public Notice to all H.A. Executive Directors regarding the Re-Issuance of Budget and Executive Director Salary Certifications outlined the new Certification Submission Requirements.
The NEW 2012 Spring Issue of the "Union Beacon" is available now!
Finally, the newest issue of the "Union Beacon is available online. You are all invited to download and read, you'll find it very interesting. Click here to get your copy!!!