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ARLINGTON FAIR HOUSING COMMITTEE
730 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02174
Deborah Chang. Director
Tel: (617) 646-1000
Fax: None
TDD: None
The Committee is dedicated to promoting an integrated Arlington by informing homeseekers, landlords, and real estate professionals of the fair housing law, and by reaching the larger community in regard to the benefits of living in an integrated community.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Arlington
Type(s) of publications: None
MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION (MCAD)
One Ashburton Place, Room 601
Boston, MA 02108
Charles Walker, Chairman & Commissioner
Tel: (617) 727-3990
Fax: (617) 720-6053
TDD: (617) 720-6054
The MCAD is the civil rights law enforcement agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Commission has the power to investigate and decide cases of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, credit, services, and education. In addition to handling complaints, the Commission promulgates rules and regulations, monitors and assists businesses and governments in their efforts to comply with civil rights laws, sponsors educational programs for law enforcement officials responsible for civil rights enforcement, and actively promotes broad public understanding of human rights issues. The MCAD addresses discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, mental status, persons with children, disability, recipient of public assistance, military/veteran status, and criminal record.
Geographic area(s) served: State of Massachusetts
Type(s) of publications: Annual report
BROOKLINE HUMAN RELATIONS YOUTH RESOURCES COMMISSION
11 Pierce Street
Brookline, MA 02146
C. Stephen Bressler, Director
Tel: (617) 730-2330
Fax: (617) 730-2296
TDD: (617) 730-2327
The Commission prohibits discrimination in housing against the federally protected classes and on the basis of marital status, sexual orientation, source of income, military status, or age. The Commission provides counseling services on filing complaints, and upon request, will file with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Brookline
Type(s) of publications: Annual child care resource guide
FRAMINGHAM HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Memorial Building, Room B-3
150 Concord Street
Framingham, MA 01701
Joan Webster, Executive Administrator
Tel: (508) 620-4850
Fax: (508) 628-5905
TDD: (508) 620-4851
The Commission receives, investigates, and attempts to resolve allegations of discrimination. It assists complainants with filing with other agencies as appropriate. It conducts community education efforts to eliminate stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. The agency also receives and responds to information regarding tensions between groups, advises the Board of Selectmen, and works with other town entities.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Framingham
Type(s) of publications: Irregular newsletter
MALDEN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
200 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
Fred Cicero, Chair
Tel: (617) 397-7050
Fax: None
TDD: None
The Commission accepts and investigates discrimination complaints in credit, employment, education, recreation, and public accommodations. It also promotes equality and encourages intergroup harmony through mediation and education.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Malden
Type(s) of publications: None
MELROSE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
562 Maine Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Joe Flatley, Chair
Tel: (617) 665-4500, ext. 147
Fax: None
TDD: None
The Commission is a nine-member volunteer board working on fair housing, mediation and conflict resolution, education, and outreach. The Melrose ordinance prohibits discrimination in public accommodations, credit, employment, education, recreation, housing and real estate, labor unions, bonding, insurance, and city services. The ordinance covers the federally protected classes, and also age, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, or source of income.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Melrose
Type(s) of publications: None
NEW BEDFORD OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
181 Hillman Street
Bldg. 9, Room 103
New Bedford, MA 02740
Jacqueline Coucci, Compliance Officer
Tel: (508) 979-1446
Fax: (508) 979-1767
TDD: None
This office is in charge of affirmative action, equal opportunity, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance for the city of New Bedford. It also establishes procedures for compliance and enforcement of local statutes which relate to these areas. There is also a high level of participation in activities which work to reduce violence and increase multicultural diversity and multicultural tolerance and understanding. The office also helps to develop section 3 policy for the city, and enforces contractual compliance with civil rights-related statutes. It also oversees the city's Disabilities and Human Relations Commission.
Geographic area(s) served: City of New Bedford
Type(s) of publications: None
PITTSFIELD HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
51 Worthington Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Jerome Edgerton, Chair
Tel: (413) 442-6826
Fax: None
TDD: None
The Commission consists of eight volunteer members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. The Commission's mandate is to educate the public about human rights issues.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Pittsfield
Type(s) of publications: None
WORCESTER HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
455 Main Street, Room 408
Worcester, MA 01608
Linda M. Doherty, Chair
Tel: (508) 799-1186
Fax: (508) 799-1040
TDD: None
The Commission enforces fair housing ordinances that prohibit discrimination against the federally protected classes and on the bases of welfare or marital status.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Worcester
Type(s) of publications: None