Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Donna DeFaria’s organization
Jun 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Taunton Housing Authority Regular Meeting
The board discussed staffing updates, including an upcoming retirement and the expansion of the Unit Task Force. The Executive Director reported on the agency's successful audits, achieving High Performer status, and outlined capital improvement projects at various apartment sites, including Fitzsimmons Arms and John Shea Apartments. New business included the certification of quarterly reports, approvals for various construction project change orders and completions, and the awarding of contracts for regional HVAC services, appliances, and legal counsel. Additionally, the board approved a bonus day for staff in recognition of excellent audit and inspection performance.
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The board meeting included an Executive Director's report detailing various staffing transitions, retirements, and future recruitment needs. New business covered multiple contract approvals and awards, specifically for inspection services, insurance participation, and mini-split service renewals for Plymouth and Barnstable counties. The board also authorized site improvements at Fitzsimmons Arms and approved three specific change orders for projects involving stair replacement, fire alarm upgrades, and an oil-to-ASHP conversion. Additionally, the board addressed and resolved a matter concerning a salary overpayment.
Feb 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Taunton Housing Authority Regular Meeting
The meeting included an update on staffing challenges, property acquisitions, and planned technology enhancements for community centers. Significant discussions focused on a modernization project at John Shea requiring resident relocation and improvements at Fitzsimmons Arms. The board also reviewed the impact of federal housing budget cuts, resulting in a temporary halt on voucher issuance, and discussed internal financial strategies such as administrative pay increases and cost-saving maintenance measures. Additionally, the board approved the Annual Budget, Year End Operating Statements and Certifications, and a change order for the Caswell Grove stair replacement project.
Dec 10, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Taunton Housing Authority Regular Meeting
The board meeting included a review of the Executive Director's report concerning a fire incident at Taunton Gardens, staff retirements, and operations updates. The board approved the federal and state annual budgets, as well as multiple fiscal year 2026 operating subsidies. New business items included approval of Section 8 payment standards, renewal of mini-split services contracts for Bristol and Norfolk counties, award of a plumbing repair and preventative maintenance contract, and authorization to enter a fire alarm and sprinkler services contract. Additionally, the board approved the final completion certificate for the Riverside Apartments creative placemaking project and discussed the MassNAHRO scholarship.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
