Since 2014, CHA Senior Purchasing Agent, Donna Gallant, has provided a spark each holiday season for passerby’s of her desk located at the CHA central office. Gallant has been with the agency for 35 years. How did the tradition start? “I created a Christmas Village at home and had some leftover pieces, and thought, it would be nice to decorate … Read More
Meet Alan, CHA’s New Face at the Central Office Reception Desk
If you’ve recently stopped by the CHA Central Office, you may have noticed a friendly new presence at the reception desk on the third floor. Hailing from Boston’s South End, Alan Kelly is the CHA’s new Associate Leasing Officer and is proud to bring a customer service first mentality to the role. Prior to the CHA, Alan had career stops … Read More
CHA Reopening Updates: Effective March 28, 2022
Please read the following updates pertaining to the Cambridge Housing Authority’s phased reopening plan, effective March 28, 2022: The central office remains open to the public during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 5PM. Appointments are strongly encouraged. Upon arrival, visitors are asked to check-in by utilizing the QR code posted in the downstairs lobby and CHA reception area. … Read More
Recently Retired Elected Official, Tim Toomey, Presented with Resolution by CHA
Former Cambridge City Councillor and Massachusetts State Representative, Timothy J. Toomey, recently stopped by the Cambridge Housing Authority central office to be presented with a resolution on behalf of the agency by Executive Director, Michael J. Johnston. In June 2021, Toomey announced he would not be seeking another term on the City Council for January 2022. Toomey was first elected … Read More
STORM UPDATE: CHA Central Office and Property Management Offices Closed Friday 1/7, Staff Available Remotely
Due to the impending snow storm, the Cambridge Housing Authority central office and all property management sites will be closed to the public on Friday, January 7, 2022. All administrative staff will remain available remotely. The CHA Maintenance Team will be on-call for Emergency Work Orders only.
Road to Reopening: Latest Operational Updates, Effective Oct. 4, 2021
ROAD TO REOPENING Please read the following updates pertaining to the Cambridge Housing Authority’s continuity of services, effective October 4, 2021: The central office is now open for appointments. Only authorized pre-scheduled personnel, clients, and visitors will be permitted and granted entry. Upon arrival, visitors are asked to check-in by utilizing the QR code posted in the downstairs lobby and … Read More
Effective Sept. 7: Road to Reopening Updates
Effective today, September 7, 2021, the Cambridge Housing Authority will move into a modified phase two operation, as detailed below: ROAD TO REOPENING UPDATES Effective September 7, 2021, the Cambridge Housing Authority will begin moving into the next phase of the agency’s reopening plan. Please read the following updates pertaining to CHA’s continuity of services: CHA will continue to operate … Read More
CHA Announces ‘Phase 2’ of Reopening Plan
ROAD TO REOPENING: PHASE 2 UPDATES Effective July 6, 2021, the Cambridge Housing Authority will move into Phase 2 of the agency’s reopening plan. Please read the following updates pertaining to CHA’s continuity of services: For a second consecutive year, CHA will not switch to summer hours and will continue to operate during normal business hours. Central office staff members … Read More