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Claire said she will continue to work at City Hall and offered to volunteer as an unofficial clerk to help with minutes, agendas and calendar postings during the remainder of her service and afterward. Chair Joe Gravalese and other board members thanked Claire for her service and encouraged members to recommend candidates who hold market-rate rental tenancy in Revere to fill the vacancy.

Board members said they have identified a few potential candidates but noted that the vacancy specifically requires someone who pays market-rate rent in Revere; they requested members forward names to the mayor's office for consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Revere City Affordable Housing Trust Fund Meeting (2/12/25)","oneSentenceSummary","A board member identified as Claire told the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board she submitted her resignation to the mayor effective in April; she offered to continue assisting with minutes and agendas through her city employment.","taxTitle","Revere City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",5660,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6332302,"Trust forms homeownership and fundraising subcommittees; staff to provide conflict-of-interest and AG guidance",435,1276000,1711000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2307931-228f541293242435c2dafde098ecba00&start=1276&end=1711","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2307931-228f541293242435c2dafde098ecba00/thumbnail_1276000.jpg","/articles/6332302/Revere-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Trust-forms-homeownership-and-fundraising-subcommittees-staff-to-provide-conflict-of-interest-and-AG-guidance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6332302-b1031ac5bc8282318c3df9c43a5d4f45/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206182&Signature=mM10Wu~~QgqkJgWlqneeAXtkHGYyDrvLW~itLuT1KZwBuBVWy9mT7oEThmNuNgP2bMMBj3~8gZm5Gp~9r7TjhRWknsulY~xUtfQcKlHVm4E8f3IgkzuMGM-DdwmRLXkt0vuEeV4bsn55hQedA20PJcVX9mrmJHeWdBl19IVW~PdOJudsBUCPe0YLf-WLQa4RgVY69WEJaqS19ke1uisIqzqOEgHi~8YxMvk58l1fzxIStgiryds29EqBKn~bJnCh3wVl5b2t3w4EZPTIz5fjNqVxO5HGf2rtRmXtEQDq0szh93qPXPJ5yyFP-7zmVGxncZLvlZE8RG8zCYHKAOTuYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board voted to form two subcommittees to advance near-term priorities: one focusing on homeownership projects and another on fundraising. Board members set kickoff calls for the homeownership subcommittee at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 18, and the fundraising subcommittee at noon on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Chair Joe Gravalese said the homeownership subcommittee should explore options that fit the trust's budget, including purchasing an existing property for resale, supplementing Commonwealth Builder-type applications, or other approaches. He asked members to develop relationships with local realtors and brokers to identify opportunities.

Members raised the legal framework for fundraising. Gravalese noted he has completed conflict-of-interest training and said the board should make training available to other members. Claire, a board member, offered to compile guidance from the attorney general's office and materials her office maintains regarding fundraising by city-related entities, and she said she would share those resources with the board.

Tom Skrovsky said city staff will share the online conflict-of-interest training link and participate as a sounding board on fundraising structure to avoid conflicts between personal and public interests. Board members agreed to review legal guidance before launching external fundraising efforts and to consider city oversight for certain activities.","The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board established two subcommittees on homeownership projects and fundraising, scheduled initial meetings for Feb. 18 and 20, and discussed conflict-of-interest training and Attorney General guidance for fundraising activities.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6332307,"Revere trust outlines senior home-repair assistance proposal; would require council funding",393,940000,1333000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2307931-228f541293242435c2dafde098ecba00&start=940&end=1333","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2307931-228f541293242435c2dafde098ecba00/thumbnail_940000.jpg","/articles/6332307/Revere-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Revere-trust-outlines-senior-home-repair-assistance-proposal-would-require-council-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6332307-9e68a3029e34046757f7338d4689619e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206182&Signature=CPA9FxqT6QabtQjfOkEcuBrtHJHF8Q9aHZjbviVNfkXVNd5aa6n1ZPiaLJQi8Td0tIeG9x~oqGhitJoEX5fHu7zBfb93S~Df4KwjoNnFY62R68UAxGQJ0rYvXdunxM3QIRMTQpMBlXKyh0K0ohuJnHaoDZ7ANdp0lZcvj-f2EOARfNeLWseRFlq9hqai8FxLkIXDTf5-qQoG1QfAS0L8BaKXcObmUwVgjFTXwxW2aQKPKRLvmoWt~jAqWQXysO9h0mEzKamW5DkQahoYmd5tCMMGU6VR7m-DpKXLAXD7-iFoYYLjknZ4pCHc4LJY4edEe-3PqmfM-mb4k-QjDgMmiw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board discussed a proposed senior home-repair program to fund accessibility upgrades for older Revere residents who wish to age in place. Board members said the program would pay for items such as wheelchair ramps and handrails and would use eligibility rules similar to the city's first-time homebuyer program.

Board Chair Joe Gravalese said the program cannot be paid from the trust's general funds under the trust's current definition unless the city council or state provides a specific allocation. The proposal envisions applicants who are Revere residents, owner-occupants and seniors, with household income capped at 80% of area median income (AMI).

Under the proposed process, applicants would obtain an estimate from an approved, licensed contractor vetted by the building department; the trust would issue a partial payment up front and the remainder after receiving proof of completion. The board also discussed a clawback provision preventing homeowners from selling the home for a designated period after receiving assistance.

Gravalese told the board the mayor's office and city staff are working on a funding request to the council and expect to have a program application available within weeks, with the Revere Senior Center serving as an application intake point. The board agreed to play an oversight role in vetting applications and monitoring project completion if the council allocates funds for the program.

The board noted it received a proposal from Habitat for Humanity but decided a city-administered program would reduce administrative overhead compared with contracting a third party.","The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board discussed a proposed senior home-repairs program for accessibility upgrades. The board said the program would require a specific city or state allocation, use 80% AMI eligibility and include clawback provisions.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6332312,"Revere reopens down payment assistance after $705,000 state earmark",297,613000,910000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2307931-228f541293242435c2dafde098ecba00&start=613&end=910","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2307931-228f541293242435c2dafde098ecba00/thumbnail_613000.jpg","/articles/6332312/Revere-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Revere-reopens-down-payment-assistance-after-705000-state-earmark","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6332312-8e3985a3ebb79ef6a5a6eefaf923b058/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206182&Signature=TG0u9Lqu9k9dZ5lG7TgrXe8IA8-UqjqvoCo~SKm9qRG9sNzOf81aVQBmaBWUR6fg7H6Qr1Bd51lr94~s7PUge~992YFF2nddNa2LkjNVBA3e-klXmbmmJj1MoDP3nxM9m73VS~boyONvsp9jpnFgg0R3LVmfFvs9APw~-dzVk6MN4QWv-PHisjLv4T0SMpRQ~1yGUC0slp3p7vEpezzi9nkeKMWy64ozFYqirEdnvvx-w4aL95MGi10jWmppRLNUVfa71K3xBbTmTjERySwzI4pJ6tw~ZQBSZEoi~9ZPSL40-hda5YMm1Sjiij0Cnc3B7Q2ie8xYzgPBUVHF7NLjBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Revere has reopened applications for its first-time homebuyer down payment assistance (DPA) program after receiving an unanticipated $705,000 state earmark, board members said during the Affordable Housing Trust Fund meeting.

Chair Joe Gravalese announced the award and said the additional funds triple the program's capacity. The trust reopened the application portal immediately and plans more aggressive outreach in the coming days, including social media and targeted notices to potentially eligible residents.

Tom Skrovsky and board members urged interested applicants to apply now even if they have not yet identified a home. Gravalese stressed that approved applicants will have six months from approval to secure a property, giving prospective buyers time to prepare during the winter before the spring buying season.

Deb Frank, who conducts regular homebuyer seminars, said she will include the program in upcoming sessions and help promote it to prospective applicants. Board members discussed coordinating outreach with Veterans Affairs and other municipal offices to expand awareness.

Program administrators said the program will run on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted; no application deadline was announced beyond funds availability.","The city received a $705,000 state earmark for its first-time homebuyer down payment assistance program and reopened applications; approved applicants will have six months to find a property and funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until exhausted.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6332317,"Revere council adopts housing production plan; trust to pursue six city properties for affordable housing",183,138000,321000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2307931-228f541293242435c2dafde098ecba00&start=138&end=321","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2307931-228f541293242435c2dafde098ecba00/thumbnail_138000.jpg","/articles/6332317/Revere-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Revere-council-adopts-housing-production-plan-trust-to-pursue-six-city-properties-for-affordable-housing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6332317-77fe1d31632a03f9bfc2eb338d4238a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206182&Signature=QD3xz3FxRPBpYAWgThT0rXl3GajHW4tleV3BDjFdrxrW4ELWvcqCH~uwTuSa~vrc8qiL6Z~iikKw8tLNGUHO4DOPfNCgDeMjHehBbQn3LPbL-W8NUl5leW~vRFUrIcEpztYbRd~nCgoQMnAQtFZhUNj5bGiUF6vN8naFAfRxWnZiF4tn7WKlb~fJ75sGzkKp1G0aMZYWjI1IUdPPrCcQE~YU5IrZ8f30BP9sLxVCTE6jCtALaRRIM52TmlPkhF2oA1viJywxtH0R155JI9q43B4ViqIKpQcoSI7hctUyHxaJbpGPKu4WMNv5I2htKL8khz9qM3Ef90Cwn51sL~ljHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Revere City Council voted 8–3 last week to adopt the city's Housing Production Plan, a five-year strategy that lays out zoning and development tools the city may use to increase affordable housing supply. The plan removed a proposal to allow single-room-occupancy units (SROs) by right and narrowed language about allowing two- and three-family buildings and zero-lot-line construction until the city takes targeted zoning steps.

The plan gives the city a menu of tools it can pursue; each tool will require a separate council vote if the city decides to implement it. Council members made several minor edits before adoption, including striking the SRO-by-right proposal after public and staff concern about implementation.

Tom Skrovsky, speaking on behalf of the City of Revere, said the adopted plan is the start of a multi-year process. The next step, he said, is to move individual zoning or policy changes to the council for separate votes. Skrovsky told the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board that the city will begin with \"lower-hanging fruit\" projects and expects to bring proposals forward in the coming year.

One immediate implementation item the trust expects to pursue is conveyance of six tax-title properties from the city to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Board Chair Joe Gravalese said the trust will request the conveyance at the next council meeting so the trust can issue a request for proposals seeking a developer to create affordable housing or to sell with a preference for affordable outcomes. The board discussed using sale proceeds to capitalize the trust or holding properties for direct development.

Also approved by the council the same night were two Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) districts, including districts on Shirley Avenue and Green Street that offer local and state tax incentives for mixed-income developments that include at least 20% affordable units. Skrovsky said those local tax agreements must still undergo state review; projects that formally seek a local tax agreement will return to the council for approval. He identified Suffolk Downs as a likely early project that could pursue a local tax agreement once the state completes its review.

The trust board and city staff emphasized that the housing production plan and HDIP are policy frameworks rather than immediate zoning changes: each tool in the plan will require separate council action before it is implemented. Trust members said they will work with city staff on drafting the conveyance request and preparing the RFP process once council approval is received.

The board did not take a formal vote on the conveyance at this meeting; members agreed to prepare materials and ask the council to convey the properties to the trust at the next council meeting.","The Revere City Council approved a housing production plan 8–3; the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board plans to seek conveyance of six tax-title properties and pursue an RFP to develop affordable units. The council also approved local tax-incentive districts (HDIP) now under state review.","actionData","errors"]

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