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James Cassetta
Facilities Management and Maintenance, Inc.
108 Maverick Street
East Boston, MA 02128
Phone: 617-561-7003
Fax: 617-561-4052
Service Area: New England

FF&M specializes in the development needs of nonprofit businesses, health care institutions, local and state governments and private and residential businesses. We provide janitorial services and maintenance, commercial cleaning, management consultation, architectural and engineering services, construction management services, and property management services. We have over 50 years combined experience. Let our experience work for you. Contact Jim Cassetta at (617) 561-7003.

Area(s) of Expertise:

Affordable Housing Development
Architectural Services/Design
Commercial Cleaning and Janitorial Services
Elderly Housing
Fundraising & Grant Writing
Organizational Development & Planning
OTHER
Program Services
Program Support
Property Management & Asset Management
Real Estate Law
Special Needs

Carla C. Cataldo, M.P.P.
Proposals, Etc.
PO Box 255
Medway, MA 02053
Phone: 508-533-3519
Fax: 508-533-6847
Email: ccc@post.harvard.edu
Web Page: www.proposalsetc.com
Service Area: New England

We offer high-quality development and management services for both non-profit organizations and municipalities. We help non-profits obtain resources they need to provide vital services to the community, specializing in proposal writing, strategic planning and funder research. We have thirty years of municipal experience, including town and personnel management, municipal finance, proposal writing and grant administration (including CDBG and HOME) and economic development/downtown revitalization services.

Area(s) of Expertise:

Capital Needs Assessment
Business and Strategic Planning
Economic Development
Land Use Planning and Zoning
Fundraising & Grant Writing
Community and Public Relations
Human Resources/Personnel Management and Training

Melvin H. Chalfen
Probe Network, Inc./Melvin H. Chalfen, Inc. & Assoc.
22 Hyde Avenue
Newton, MA 02158-2311
Phone: 617-527-0123
Fax: 617-527-2945
E-Mail: M.Chalfen@tiac.net
Home Page: probenetwork.com
Service Area: National

PROBE NETWORK, INC. is an organization of highly trained and experienced independent building examiners who specialize in due diligence and condition of property reporting. Our services are local and nationwide and can also include Phase 1 environmental assessments. We pride ourselves on the quality and reliability of our observation and analyses of all categories of buildings including multifamily residences and congregate care facilities. Our reports are thorough, accurate and clearly presented for use by: Property and Asset Managers, Land Use Planners and for investment assessments and others.

Area(s) of Expertise:
Condition of Property Surveys
OTHER


George Cheung
Streetcar Consulting
1691 Commonwealth Ave., #17
Brighton, MA 02135
Phone: 617-779-8893
Fax: 425-955-7877
E-Mail: george@streetcarconsulting.com
Home Page: www.streetcarconsulting.com
Service Area: Northeast, West Coast, D.C.
Owned by woman or person of color

Streetcar Consulting provides demographic and spatial analysis using geographic information systems for use in urban planning, political advocacy, and market research. Streetcar also offers graphic design and content development for web pages, public presentations and grantwriting focusing on social justice and fair housing

Area(s) of Expertise:
Program Services
Technology Consultant
Organizational Development & Planning
Fundraising & Grantwriting
Geographic Information Systems
Fair Housing


Susan C. Cohen
Law Office of Susan C. Cohen
33 Mt. Vernon Street
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 617-742-5226
Fax: 617-742-4953
E-Mail: susan.cohen@verizon.net
Service Area: National
Owned by woman or person of color

I have a law practice focusing on all areas of public housing law, including federal and state statutes and regulations covering operations and management of PHA's, leased housing programs, relocation, non-profit affiliates, ansd other areas (e.g., landlord/tenant) of relevance to PHA's. Also advise non-profit housing developers and private managers of public housing.

Area(s) of Expertise:
Legal Services to PHAs


Kristen E. Costa
L.A. Associates, Inc.
5 Middlesex Avenue, Suite 20A
Wilmington, MA 01887
Phone: 978-658-6246
Fax: 978-658-5367
E-Mail: kriscosta@verizon.net
Service Area: New England

L.A. Associates, Inc. is a real estate development and consulting company specializing since 1992 in all aspects of conventional, affordable and innovative residential development. We own and develop our own sites, and also offer fee based permitting services for general land use, residential subdivisions, and Chapter 40B projects.

We are proficient and knowledgeable about Massachusetts DHCD and MassHousing program guidelines. We also have an excellent understanding of the multiple departmental requirements at the local level. We have conducted successful housing lotteries for first-time homebuyers, over 55 purchasers and renters. We facilitate the collaborative efforts of the developer, state and municipality, while procuring qualified affordable participants.

Area(s) of Expertise:
Affordable Homeownership Development
Rental Development
Elderly Housing
Land Use Planning & Zoning
40B Permitting Consultant
Affordable Housing Lottery Consultant


Marc D. Cumsky
Cumsky & Levin, LLP
6 University Road
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617-492-9700
Fax: 617-492-9020
E-Mail: mcumsky@cumskylevin.com
Service Area: Massachusetts

Legal services to lenders, developers and owners of affordable housing developments.

Area(s) of Expertise:
Affordable Housing Development
Real Estate Law
Land Use Planning and Zoning


Nancy L. Curtin
Affordable Housing Lotteries LLC
PO Box 239
Plympton MA 02367
Phone: 781-585-2050
Fax: 781-585-7030
E-Mail: affordablehousinglotteries@comcast.net
Service Area: Plymouth, Bristol, Norfolk and Suffolk counties

Affordable Housing Lotteries LLC (AHL) teams with developers, lenders, Monitoring Agent(s) and municipalities to achieve the goal of either affordable tenancy or homeownership for first time homebuyers through workforce developments. Nancy L. Curtin's creative business approach and professional experience conducting affordable housing lotteries is results oriented. AHL is a proud member of CHAPA, South Shore Chamber of Commerce, Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce, Builders Association of Greater Boston, National Association of Home Builders, Better Business Bureau and is SOMWBA (State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance) certified as a WBE (Women Business Enterprise). Services include: adherence to affordable housing lottery guidelines and lottery program services including, but not limited to, all marketing and advertising.

Area(s) of Expertise:
Affordable Housing Development
Lottery Development Consulting
Lottery Project Management
Community & Public Relations
Single-family Homeownership
Multi-family (condominium) Homeownership
Affordable rental lotteries


Paul E. Cusson
Delphic Associates, LLC
651 Orchard Street, Suite 308
New Bedford, MA 02744
Phone: 508-994-4100
Fax: 508-994-5100
E-Mail: Paul@DelphicAssociates.com
Service Area: Massachusetts

Delphic Associates, LLC of New Bedford, Massachusetts are Real Estate Developers and Consultants with concentration in the area of developing Affordable Housing of single family and Condominiums. In addition to Developing for its own account, Delphic provides consulting services for Developers and Land Owners who wish to seek approvals in accordance with the Massachusetts Comprehensive Permit Laws. (Chapter 40B Section 20-23 of the General Laws, enacted as Chapter 774 of the Acts of 1969) also known as the Anti-Snob Zoning Act. Services include affordable housing program identification, feasibility analysis, obtaining zoning approval, assisting with financing commitments, construction and marketing. Paul E. Cusson has worked as a developer for over 25 years.

Area(s) of Expertise:
Comprehensive Permit Statute (M.G.L. 40B)
Single Family Ownership
Condominiums

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