PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Affordable Housing Trust is holding a community meeting to hear from residents about current housing needs.

 

The Affordable Housing Trust is a seven-member board that was formed to provide for the creation and preservation of affordable housing within the City of Pittsfield for the benefit of low to moderate income households and for the funding of community housing.

 

Information gathered from this listening session will be used to guide the work of the Affordable Housing Trust as they look to address the housing needs of Pittsfield residents.

 

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Conte Community School at 200 West Union Street in Pittsfield.

 

Those attending will be given the opportunity to speak about the housing issues that are important to them and their community.

 

Childcare and light refreshments will be available. Spanish translation services will also be provided. 

 

RSVP to (413) 499-9368 or (413) 442-3181 so a headcount can be calculated for food and childcare.

 

If residents are unable to attend the session, they are welcome to submit their comments to the Pittsfield Department of Community Development, City Hall, 70 Allen Street, Room 205, Pittsfield, MA at (413) 499-9358 or by TTY at (413) 499-9340. Residents may also e-mail your public comments at jdodds@cityofpittsfield.org. 

 

Persons with special needs should contact the Pittsfield Department of Community Development and every effort will be made to accommodate their requests.