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LUNENBURG HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
131 White Street, Lunenburg, MA
April 1 7 , 202 5
Members Present : Members Absent:
Dale Proulx, Chair Nicole Waters, Treasurer
Linda McDonald,  Vice Chair
Wayne Caron, Tenant Board Member
Deborah A.H. Christen
Also Present :
Benjamin Gold, Executive Director
Adam Gautie, Assistant Executive Director
Jade Tavares, Administrative Assistance/Special Projects
1. Meeting C alled to O rder
a. Chair Dale Proulx  asked for a roll call of members present: Dale Proulx-present, Linda 
McDonald-present, Wayne Caron-present , and  Deborah A.H. Christen-present . Also present , 
were Executive Director Benjamin Gold, Assistant Executive Director Adam Gautie , and  
Administrative Assistance/Special Projects Jade Tavares . The Chair declared a quorum 
present and opened the meeting at 2:00 p .m .
b. The minutes of  February 20 , 202 5  were presented. The minutes incorrectly listed Chair as the 
State Appointee; Deborah A.H. Christen is the State Appointee.  The  Chair ’s seat is up for 
election and is a 5-year term.  Deborah A.H. Christen  made a motion to approve the minutes  as
amended ; Tenant Board Member  seconded , with all in favor.
2. Executive Director Report
a. Executive Director discussed the Resident Coffee and Donut Event that went well. Executive 
Director talked about the CFA award. 
3. Financial Report
a. The financials of January, February and March 2025  were reviewed. Vice Chair  made a 
motion to approve the January, February and March 202 5  financials as presented; Tenant 
Board Member  seconded, with all in favor.
4. Administration
a. Modernization/Work Order Report  –  Assistant Director
Modernization Repor t
667-1 Generator –  FISH#162040
We received 1 quote in the amount of $ 38,500,  which is more than we expected.  The problem
is that the site itself is supported by a 3-phase electrical panel.  That requires a 3-phase 
supported generator which costs more than a 2-phase generator.  We can wire a for a 2-phase 
generator; however, we will be limited to our power in the event of a power failure.  We will 
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not be able to run the stove with a 2-phase generator.  The community room will still have 
heat, lighting, and charging capability for cell phones, batteries, etc.
667-1 Site Improvements –  FISH#162048
This is a project for various improvements that may be needed in the amount of $9,881.
667-1 Window Replacement Phase 1 –  FISH#162049
The contractor is working on the construction documents.  They are scheduled to be 
completed by 4/25/25.  Once complete, we can bid.
667-1 Storm Door Replacement –  FISH#162055
This is a new project to replace storm doors throughout the development in the amount of 
$9,983.
Wor k  Order Report :
1. For 667: There was  a total of 13  with 11  completed and 2  open. Out of these, 5  were 
Emergencies and have been completed. 
2. For 705: There was a total of 2 with 1  completed and 1  open ; neither of these were 
Emergencies.
b. State-Aided Housing Report  –  Executive Director
We have 3,817  Elderly and  8,496  Family applicants on the waiting list. There w as 1  lease-up 
and 2  vacancies in March . We are at 97.92 %  occupancy for Elderly ( 1  Empty unit –  0  Waiver 
= 1  Vacancy). We are at 100 % occup ancy  for Family ( 1  Empty unit –  1  Waiver = 0  Vacancy).
Overall occupancy is at 98.11 %.
5. Unfinished Business  –  None
6. New Business
a. Resoluti on 202 5 -4 Accounting Services Contract.  Motion made by  Deborah A.H. Christen  to 
approve the Accounting Services Contract ; Tenant Board Member seconded the motion , with 
all in favor.
7. Other Correspondence
a. EOHLC  PHN 202 5 -1 Vacant Unit Turnover Task Force
b. EOHLC PHN 2025-2 Comprehensive Modernization NOFA
c. EOHLC PHN 2025-3 Amended Housing Situation Priority Policy for CSO
d. EOHLC PHN 2025-4 SS Fairness Act
8. Motion to Adjourn
There being no further business, Deborah A.H. Christen  made a motion to adjourn the meeting  at  
2:30 p.m. Vice Chair  seconded and with all in favor the meeting was adjourned.