Division of Banks Launches Public Database on Foreclosures – January 9, 2009

BOSTON – January 2009 – In keeping with the Patrick-Murray Administration’s multi-faceted response to the foreclosure crisis, the Division of Banks (Division) today opened its online database of Massachusetts foreclosure notices to the general public. The web-based resource, available at www.mass.gov/dob, allows the Division to study trends and better focus foreclosure examination efforts.

Please click here to view the full press release.

Summary of American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill of 2009 – January 15, 200

In the next two weeks, the Congress will be considering the American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill of 2009. This package is the first crucial step in a concerted effort to create and save 3 to 4 million jobs, jumpstart our economy, and begin the process of transforming it for the 21st century with $275 billion in economic recovery tax cuts and $550 billion in thoughtful and carefully targeted priority investments with unprecedented accountability measures built in.

The package contains targeted efforts in:

• Clean, Efficient, American Energy

• Transforming our Economy with Science and Technology

• Modernizing Roads, Bridges, Transit and Waterways

• Education for the 21st Century

• Tax Cuts to Make Work Pay and Create Jobs

• Lowering Healthcare Costs

• Helping Workers Hurt by the Economy

• Saving Public Sector Jobs and Protect Vital Services

Please click here to view the full summary of the bill.

CHAPA Comments on Draft State Plan for Neighborhood Stabilization Program – November 10, 2008

CHAPA Home » CHAPA Comments on Draft State Plan for Neighborhood Stabilization Program – November 10, 2008

CHAPA believes that the funds managed by DHCD under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program will be vital to neighborhood stabilization strategies being implemented across the Commonwealth.  Please click here to view CHAPA’s comments on how to further enhance DHCD’s plan.

DHCD Releases NOFA for Gateway Cities Planning Grants – September 17, 2008

The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is making up to $2 million available to communities under the Gateway Plus Action Grant to support local planning efforts to expand housing opportunities for the Commonwealth’s residents, resulting in revitalization that creates and restores vibrant mixed-income neighborhoods. The resulting plan and proposed actions should reflect a shared vision of a neighborhood improvement strategy, emphasizing housing needs, quality of life, and ongoing steps to sustain and enhance community and civic engagement.

Please click here to view the full announcement on DHCD’s website.