Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board

The Town of Orleans Affordable Housing Trust was established in 2019 by the Orleans Select Board to carry out the functions specified in Massachusetts law (MGL Chapter 44, Section 55C).  The purpose of the Trust is to provide for the creation and preservation of affordable housing In Orleans, for the benefit if low- and moderate-income households, and for the funding of community housing.  A Trust Fund Board, consisting of five to nine members appointed by the Select Board, serves as the Board of Trustees.

See Summary of Affordable Housing Projects Underway.

The Trust has funded the Affordable Housing Committee to do an Update of Housing Needs in Orleans and will jointly review the deliverables of the Update during 2023.

***Housing-Related Warrant Articles for May 8, 2023, Town Meeting: Spring Town Meeting will see several warrant articles that are part of the long-term effort to address the need for affordable housing. These articles represent additional tools that can be used in that effort. A flyer and video explaining the articles are available here.***

Members

NameTitleTerm Expires
Alan McClennenChairJune 30, 2024
Duane LandrethMemberJune 30, 2023
Henry BrehmMemberJune 30, 2023
Matthew ColeMemberJune 30, 2023
Ward GhoryMemberJune 30, 2023
Alexis MathisonVice ChairJune 30, 2024
Katherine WibbyMemberJune 30, 2024
Tom JurkowskiMemberJune 30, 2024
Michael HermanSelect Board RepresentativeJune 30, 2024