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STOW, July 9, 2014 --- During the ribbon cutting for Pilot Grove II, Town Clerk Linda Hathaway recalled when the land was part of her family's farm and when her grandparents, aunts and uncles would reminisce about winters spent sliding down the hill and right across what is now a busy West Acton Road. In the 1980s, when her family decided to sell the land for affordable housing, she recalled her grandfather, Fran Warren, explaining why the family was selling its beloved sledding hill.

SPRINGFIELD, Monday, July 7, 2014 - Governor Deval Patrick today announced $83.6 million in funding to create 24 affordable housing projects across the state, building on the Patrick Administration's commitment to improving housing infrastructure to support growth and opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. In all, the projects will create 1,328 units of housing and over 2,000 jobs.

DEVENS, June 30, 2014 --- The Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) recently recognized a municipal employee from Yarmouth and the Town of Amherst with Housing Hero Awards for their outstanding efforts to increase the supply of affordable housing in their communities.

Built with 40B permit, unique $24.9M financing collaboration between MassHousing, MHP

WESTFORD, June 26, 2014 - With leasing under way and the development nearly complete, Princeton Properties recently held a grand-opening event on its 200-unit rental development financed through a unique $24.9 million financing collaboration between MassHousing and MHP.

Capstone Communities turns old mill into Station Lofts; 1st step in downtown revitalization

BROCKTON, June 19, 2014 --- There were plenty of speakers on hand to point out the significance of Station Lofts on the city's downtown but the strongest statement was made by a commuter train that roared by during grand opening ceremonies.

Patrick delivers Compact progress report, hears ONE Mortgage success story

BOSTON, June 13, 2014 - When Gov. Deval Patrick stood on the steps of a Dorchester home last June and set new goals for helping first-time homebuyers, Angelina Goncalves was at work, taking one more step toward owning her own home.