We are made up of community members in Franklin County MA
who have come together because we believe that land and housing should be treated as basic needs rather than speculative commodities.

Our Board:

President: Judy Atkins
Treasurer: Martin Omasta
Clerk: Nevin Murray
Directors: Judy Atkins, David Greenburg, Martin Omasta, Dolores Root, Doug Selwyn

Our Mission:

Members of our board and working group. (From top left)
Nevin Murray, Judy Atkins, Dave Cohen, Martin Omasta

To hold land in trust in order to create and preserve housing in Franklin County that is environmentally sound, accessible and affordable.

Our Aims:

  • To remove Franklin County land and housing from the speculative market

  • To create and steward all types of affordable housing

  • To reverse the racial homeownership and equity gaps in Franklin County

  • To work in concert with various town housing authorities and housing organizations that currently exist and work in Franklin County

  • To create housing that is environmentally sustainable, in both its construction and its operation