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Somerville pilot cited as model for statewide older-adult bridge subsidy bill
Summary
Advocates described a Somerville pilot that stabilized older adults and urged lawmakers to expand that bridge subsidy statewide (H4015) so low-income older residents can remain housed while they wait for long-term subsidized housing.
City staff, advocates and coalition members told the Joint Committee on Housing that a short-term bridge subsidy for older adults in Somerville prevented evictions and should be expanded statewide.
What witnesses said: Penelope (Penny) Taylor of the Somerville Office of Housing Stability described a pilot that ran for several months and stabilized eight older-adult households; the pilot distributed funds…
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