The Cambridge Housing Authority is announcing the launch of its national search for a Chief Executive Officer following the retirement announcement of Executive Director Michael J. Johnston, who after 34 years of service, will step down in early 2026. The organization is looking for a seasoned leader with a strong commitment to public service and a track record of effective … Read More
Cambridge Housing Authority and Executive Director Honored with 2025 Visionary Award
The Cambridge Housing Authority and Executive Director Michael J. Johnston have been honored with the 2025 Visionary Award by the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious award recognizes leadership, innovation, and dedication to advancing the Cambridge community. CHA joins other inspiring recipients whose work exemplifies innovation, collaboration, and service to the community. The ceremony was held at the Hyatt Hotel … Read More
CHA Executive Director Michael J. Johnston announces retirement after 34 years of service
A message from the Executive Director: Dear CHA Colleagues, Friends, and Community Members, After much reflection, I have decided to retire from my role as Executive Director of the Cambridge Housing Authority, effective February 27, 2026. This decision comes with a mix of emotions. It is extremely difficult to step away from work that has been so meaningful to me, … Read More
116 Norfolk Street Opens: With a Tribute to a Housing Pioneer
By Nicholas DeSouza | CHA Setting the Foundation On a humid afternoon in August 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. looked out from the high steps of the Lincoln Memorial across a sea of more than a quarter-million people. Soon enough, the words he spoke into the microphones would be woven into the fabric of our Nation. Witnessing Dr. King … Read More