What's New
Board of Commissioners' Meeting - 2012
Following are the scheduled meeting dates for the next six months. All meetings will begin at 4:30 p.m. The May 8th meeting is the Annual Meeting.
View or download minutes from previous meetings.
Wednesday |
February 15 |
90 Longwood AVe |
Wednesday |
March 21 |
90 Longwood Ave |
Tuesday |
April 10 |
90 Longwood Ave |
Tuesday |
May 8 |
90 Longwood Ave |
Tuesday |
June 12 |
High St. Veterans |
Tuesday |
July 10 |
Egmont St. Veterans |
Invitation to Bid
- Brookline Housing Authority invites sealed bids for the Sussman House Apartments HP Accessible Units.
- Brookline Housing Authority invites sealed bids for Elevator Modernization and Maintenance.
More information is available on our Modernization page.
The Brookline Housing Authority (BHA) has selected Patrick Dober as the Authority’s Executive Director
Dober replaces Brian Cloonan who has retired after 22 years as Executive Director of the BHA. The Authority’s Board of Commissioners approved Dober’s selection at their monthly meeting on September 13. Dober previously worked as a Deputy Director at the Cambridge Housing Authority. He commenced work at the BHA on November 1.
The Commissioners conducted an extensive, six-month search for the new Director that attracted many candidates from across Massachusetts and out-of-state. “Patrick really stood-out among the candidates as someone with the energy, creativity, skills and experience to lead the BHA in the challenging years ahead. Patrick has a great reputation in the field of affordable housing. We are extremely pleased that he has joined the BHA,” David Trietsch, the Chairman of the BHA Commissioners said. “The combination of reduced funding for housing authorities and the significant capital needs of our older buildings means that raising funds to renovate our buildings will be a high priority. Patrick comes to us with a strong track record of securing funding for affordable housing,” Trietsch said.
Before working in Cambridge, Dober worked for 12 years at private firms that provided funding for affordable housing developments. Among other positions, he also worked for Congressman Barney Frank on housing and banking issues. He lives in Newton and previously served as a Commissioner of the Newton Housing Authority.
“I am thrilled to join the Housing Authority. After one week on the job I already have learned that the staff is talented and hard working. I look forward to continuing the BHA’s outstanding service to our residents and the entire Brookline community,” Dober said.
Dober replaces Brian Cloonan, who led the BHA through more than twenty years. “Brian leaves a legacy that will last for a long, long time,” said BHA Commissioner and resident Barbara Dugan. “He dedicated his life to the well-being of the residents. We all love him and will miss him greatly.”
The BHA owns and operates 922 units of housing and administers 619 Sec. 8 vouchers. The Authority also is a partner in several social programs serving BHA residents including Steps to Success, an academic support program serving students in grades 4-12.
The BHA received many awards and accolades during Cloonan’s tenure. Among others, the Steps to Success program received a National Award of Merit in 2002 from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials.