Rent Study Committee

Rent Study Committee advances framework toward September 1 vote on petition. Chair Kiam Jamrog-McQuaid set the timeline for a final recommendation, with City Council consideration on September 16, while member Donna Cuipylo will prepare a separate policy memo. The committee discussed annual rent

Rent Study Committee advances deliberation on home rule petition for rent stabilization. Chair Kiam Jamrog-McQuaid led discussion on a proposed local ordinance capping annual rent increases, with members debating exemptions for smaller buildings and various mechanisms for setting caps. The

Easthampton Rent Study Committee targets September for home rule petition on rent stabilization. Chair Kiam Jamrog-McQuaid outlined a timeline to present the petition to City Council in September, with a goal of securing a council vote by December. The committee reviewed draft language from Boston

Easthampton Rent Study Committee identifies municipal rental registry as priority mechanism for rent stabilization. The committee heard that 50,000 people left the greater Boston area last year due to housing costs and received presentations on a proposed registry and incentive program from

Rent Study Committee approves prior minutes and confirms two public listening sessions. Chair Kiam Jamrog-McQuaid confirmed a tenant listening session for May 14 at 6:00 pm and moved the landlord and developer session to May 19, with David Boyle agreeing to lead the educational portion of both