Acushnet Housing Authority

Seal History and Purpose:

The Local Housing Authority was duly created pursuant to Section 3 of Chapter 121B of the Massachusetts General Laws on the 1st day of June 1971.  The purpose of a local housing authority is to provide and oversee state and federal aided housing for seniors and the disabled.

Acushnet Housing Authority (AHA):

The AHA board is comprised of five members. Four members are elected at-large by the town, and one member is appointed by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Each serves for a five-year term and may be re-elected or re-appointed.

Functions of The Board:

The Board acts as an administrative and policy-making body overseeing the Acushnet Housing Authority. It meets on a regular monthly basis at the Presidential Terrace, Nate Gomes Community Center office, 23 Main Street.  The Board can occasionally hold special meetings and at a different location as necessary.

The daily routine operations are attended to by the Executive Director and her staff.

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Lynn Berube Executive Director acushnetha@comcast.net

Housing Authority Board of Directors

NameTitleTerm Expires
Rene Racine

Chair

2026

Robert Brown

Governor's Appointment

TBD

Andrew J. Gomes

Member

2024

Stephanie Vonjess

Member

2027

Gerome Smith

Member

2023