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Lowell council backs motion to pursue workforce housing program with nonprofit partners
Summary
The Lowell City Council unanimously supported a motion from Councilor Belanger asking the city manager to work with departments and partners to develop a workforce housing program focused on first-time homebuyers, down-payment assistance and rent-to-own options; Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership offered to partner.
Councilor Patrick Belanger moved on Dec. 16 for the city manager and relevant departments to work with private partners to develop a workforce housing program aimed at increasing first-time homeownership in Lowell. The motion, seconded by Councilor Getchia, passed on a voice vote.
Kathy Mercado, executive director of Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership, told the council MVHP…
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