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Fitchburg Housing Authority approves $12.96 million in state-funded contract amendments
Summary
The Fitchburg Housing Authority unanimously approved FY Jan–Mar 2026 financial statements and two contract amendments totaling $12,955,699.83, including $1.438 million for Green Acres heat pumps and $11.5177 million in state bond funding that must be released before July 1, 2026.
The Fitchburg Housing Authority on May 20 unanimously approved its FY Jan–Mar 2026 financial statements and two contract amendments that together total $12,955,699.83.
The board approved the financial statements prepared by Fenton, Ewald & Associates, P.C., by voice vote after Commissioner Thomas Hughes moved the measure and Commissioner Heidi Bogner seconded. The motion passed with all members present voting in favor.
Commissioner Heidi Bogner moved, and Commissioner Thomas Hughes seconded, approval of Amendment #33 (FISH 097176) for $1,438,000. Executive Director Douglas M. Bushman confirmed the amendment funds an air-source heat pump project at the Green Acres property.
The board also approved Amendment #34 (FISH 097200) for $11,517,699.83. Bushman told the board that Amendment #34 uses state bond funds that must be released prior to July 1, 2026, and that interest generated on those funds may be used for supplies and equipment consistent with prior FHA projects.
All motions were recorded as "all in favor" and carried. The approvals clear the way for the listed capital work and associated procurement and contracting steps; the board did not specify further disbursement schedules at the meeting.
Documents referenced at the meeting included the April–May 2026 payables, the FHA FY Jan–Mar 2026 financial statements by Fenton, Ewald & Associates, P.C., and the two Amendment documents (FISH 097176 and FISH 097200).
