Framingham Housing Authority Commission

The Framingham Housing Authority Commission, comprised of five members, convenes monthly to oversee the Authority’s management of public housing:

  • Modernization
  • Preventative maintenance
  • State and Federal finance
  • Section 8 voucher program,
  •  Family housing. 

The Mayor appoints four members, and one member is appointed by the Governor.

Members of the Framingham Housing Authority Commission

Name
Seat
Term Expiration
Stephen Joyce Labor member June 30, 2027
Janice M. Rogers At-Large member June 30, 2029
Deborah Lakin Resident Member June 30, 2028
Robert Downing Governor Appointee April 21, 2029
Robert L. Merusi At-large member June 30, 2027

Membership Responsibilities

The Housing Authority can act only through the Board of Commissioners as a body, they are responsible for hiring, evaluating, and if necessary discharging of Executive Director, making policy required by law, monitoring the performance of the agency, approving the budget, five-year and annual plan, seeking community support and partnerships for agency initiatives, approving modernization plans, contracts, grant applications, ethics and more.  Such appointed members shall serve for five-year terms.

Member Skillset

To work together as a body to formulate the best plan going forward.

Meeting Information

Meeting dates/occurrence: Second Monday of every month. For more information, please contact the Housing Authority at 508-879-7562.