Bath, ME, November 4, 2015– Bath Housing Authority is pleased to announce the Bath City Council has appointed Mary Terry to its Board of Commissioners. Terry is a resident of Woolwich. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Administration and Bachelor of English Literature from the University of Massachusetts. Her strong interest in midcoast Maine and affordable housing come together to make her an ideal board member. She most recently worked at the Genesis Community Loan Fund and has held positions as a board member on the Peaks Island Fund and Maine Affordable Housing Coalition.
Bath Housing works to enhance housing stability for seniors, those with disabilities, and families in the greater Bath area. Working with its affiliate, Bath Housing Authority, the organization addresses the shortage of safe affordable housing available to low income households. Bath Housing serves over 325 households in the area through affordable apartments and housing choice vouchers. Unfortunately, the need is real and many households in the greater Bath region have acute housing needs.