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Sheila Dillon

@sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social
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Boston resident, public servant, housing professional, advocate, and mother

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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Today, I joined VietAID to tour Hamilton at Mt. Everett - an income-restricted development which will provide 36 units of housing for our older residents. Great progress. @mayorwu.boston.gov continues to ensure that Boston residents can age in place with the support they need.
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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Unlike the Trump administration, Boston follows the law. And we deliver for our residents: Over the last four years, Boston has created more affordable housing and helped more families become first-time homeowners than ever before.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Today, @mayorwu.boston.gov announced that the City has converted the Hillcrest in Roslindale into permanently affordable housing through the Acquisition Opportunity Program and the Boston Acquisition Fund. Additionally, First Citizens Bank announced a new $1 million contribution to the Fund!
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Joined B’nai B’rith Housing to cut the ribbon on the Logan Square Residences in Hyde Park – a new 63-unit affordable housing community for adults 55+. Another example of @mayorwu.boston.gov’s commitment to ensuring older adults can stay in and contribute to their communities.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Today we commemorated the grand opening of 570 Warren St with @clt-housing.bsky.social, as well as CLT’s 40th anniversary. 570 Warren provides 26 units of supportive housing, serving many that are in recovery - another example of @mayorwu.boston.gov working to make Boston a home for everyone.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Today we broke ground on Erie Glenway with ACEDONE, one of the final Welcome Home, Boston (WHB) Phase I sites, bringing 9 new affordable homes to Dorchester. @mayorwu.boston.gov’s WHB initiative is turning City-owned parcels into affordable homeownership opportunities across neighborhoods.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Great to be at the Blume on the Ave Block Party this weekend. Blume on the Ave is turning three once-vacant City lots into 30 income-restricted homes and 3,000+ sq ft of neighborhood space in Mattapan – advancing @mayorwu.boston.gov’s commitment to making Boston a home for everyone.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
This week, @mayorwu.boston.gov signed the Surplus Municipal Property for Affordable Housing Ordinance, sponsored by @ruthzee.bsky.social, making affordable housing the top choice for repurposing surplused City buildings and reinforcing the City’s commitment to housing.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Congrats to The Pryde, named the 2025 recipient of the AHTCC Recognition of Housing Tax Credit Excellence in the Housing for Seniors category! With City support, The Pryde turned a former school into 74 affordable homes – the first LGBTQ-affirming senior housing in New England. @mayorwu.boston.gov
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Final stop: United Neighbors of Lower Roxbury Community Garden. Once nearly lost to I-95, activists reclaimed it for community gardening. Today it’s full of fruits, veggies, herbs, flowers, and history. Much appreciation for the activists and gardeners whose hard work has kept this space green.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Next stop: Julian, Judson & Dean Community Garden in Dorchester, overseen by the Trustees. Renovated with GrowBoston resources, this garden is full of squash, beans, collards, corn, and more. Wonderful to have spaces like this where residents can grow their own food and connect with community.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
This week we joined GrowBoston to celebrate harvest season at Boston’s food forests and gardens. First stop: Upham’s Corner Food Forest – once a vacant City lot, now thriving with fruit trees, berries, and more. Open space keeps our communities connected and resilient.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Joined @mayorwu.boston.gov and The Peace Institute for the ceremonial groundbreaking of their new Center for Healing, Teaching & Learning. The City of Boston will provide the land for this Center, which will provide survivor and reentry support, counseling, youth programming, and much more.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Yesterday marked the opening of the new Jackson Square Greenway. This project, supported by a $150,000 Grassroots funding award from @housing.boston.gov, creates new green space and key bike/pedestrian links to the Southwest Corridor and the Orange Line. @mayorwu.boston.gov
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
This morning, I joined @mayorwu.boston.gov and the Asian CDC in Chinatown for the groundbreaking of 55 Hudson. The 12-story project will feature a new library and 110 affordable homes, a testament to decades of community activism and Mayor Wu's goal to make Boston a home for everyone.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
This week, @housing.boston.gov joined TCB to tour Mildred Hailey 1A & 1B. 223 income-restricted units on the way - replacing @bhaboston.bsky.social units while also adding more income-restricted apartments! Strong example of @mayorwu.boston.gov’s commitment to making Boston a home for everyone.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Opening of Burbank Terrace - 27 new affordable homes in Fenway. Under @mayorwu.boston.gov, Boston has created more than 17,000 new homes, with 31% of them affordable. Projects like this one demonstrate how we’re ensuring Boston is a home for everyone. @bhaboston.bsky.social @housing.boston.gov
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Boston Office of Housing @housing.boston.gov · 28/08/2025
The lease is signed, but are you and your roommate on the same page? Learn about the 10 questions to ask each other in the @cityofboston’s NEW Shared Living Guidebook before or after you move in. Get the guide and other City resources here: ow.ly/K4L450WHRzO
Group of diverse roommates smiling and interacting in a friendly way in Boston. With text NEW RESOURCE! The City's New shared living Guidebook is here to help residents thrive together. Check it out, along with other resources:https://www.boston.gov/departments/housing/resources-support-shared-living
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Yesterday, DCAMM invited members of the West End community and local officials to tour the downtown Hurley and Lindemann Buildings. The state is launching a redevelopment process to convert the space to residential mixed-use, with a focus on preservation and creating more housing in the City.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Today, @mayorwu.boston.gov responded to Attorney General Pam Bondi’s letter on Boston’s immigrant policies. Mayor Wu made it clear: Boston will not back down and will continue to support all our residents, ensuring our City remains the safest in America. Proud to be a Bostonian today.
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 18/08/2025
We’re making permitting in Boston simpler and smarter for all our residents and businesses. Follow along at boston.gov/permit-transformation.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Today, @mayorwu.boston.gov signed a new executive order to modernize City technology and streamline permitting. This builds on improvements like online payments, faster inspections, and simplified review processes, supporting affordable housing and making City services easier for residents.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
On Saturday, we cut the ribbon on a new community garden at the BHA’s Franklin Field with @mayorwu.boston.gov! 16 raised beds now fill a once-empty space, part of the work to make Boston a home for everyone. Appreciate @bhaboston.bsky.social, GrowBoston, CPA, and residents who made this possible.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Broke ground on Casas Borinquen with IBA today! The project will renovate 36 affordable homes and add 5 new units and commercial space. A key step in preserving affordability and preventing displacement in the South End - reflecting @mayorwu.boston.gov’s aim to make Boston a home for everyone.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Visited 3371 Washington St - a new affordable, 39-unit senior rental complex in JP. Great designs and progress! @mayorwu.boston.gov is committed to creating a City where our seniors can age in their communities, making Boston a home for everyone. Thank you JPNDC and New Atlantic Development!
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Today we broke ground on Cheney Homes, Grover Hall - 48 new affordable homes for older Bostonians. These homes will come with on-site health services, community space, and support to help residents age in place. Another example of @mayorwu.boston.gov working to make Boston a home for everyone!
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Celebrating homeownership in Dorchester! Joined @mayorwu.boston.gov, @housing.boston.gov, @planning.boston.gov & BIPOC development teams to commemorate first-time homebuyers & launch Phase 3 of Welcome Home Boston. The Wu admin has helped 1,000 Bostonians become homeowners! Proud of this progress.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Today I toured the Waverly/Clifford homes in Roxbury. PWN Developments and Janey Construction are building 7 new income-restricted homes on City-owned parcels. Once complete, there will be six affordable homes for sale and one affordable rental unit. Foundations poured, framing to start soon!
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Visited 900 Morrissey Blvd - great progress! TCB and PSI are renovating this former hotel into 99 units of supportive housing for older adults exiting homelessness. @mayorwu.boston.gov continues to work to make Boston a home for everyone Funding from @bhaboston.bsky.social and @housing.boston.gov
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 07/07/2025
Thanks to VietAID, 36 income-restricted units for our seniors are coming to Dorchester—bringing us one step closer to making Boston a home for everyone. #AffordableHousing
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Great to join VietAID for the Hamilton at Mount Everett groundbreaking! This project will bring 36 income-restricted homes to older Bostonians. @mayorwu.boston.gov continues to work at making Boston for everyone, helping older adults age in the communities they’ve helped build.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Mass Alliance of HUD Tenants Annual Meeting - Always important to acknowledge the outstanding tenants involved in advocating for affordable housing. Congrats to all the tenants and @mayorwu.boston.gov for her recognition for supporting the city's voucher program and housing preservation work.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
@housing.boston.gov visited 2147 Washington St this week- creating 62 affordable rental units and 12 condos - with many set aside for artists. Close to completion! Built on formerly City-owned land, this project highlights @mayorwu.boston.gov’s commitment to make Boston a home for everyone.
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 10/06/2025
And, a couple months ago, our Chief of Housing, @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social, was told that the Trump Administration wouldn’t send us $48 million that had already been awarded to Boston, unless we complied with their ideological wishlist.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
At MHIC’s Award Ceremony, Boston’s KNG Realty and Erise Buildings were recognized for their development of Magnolia/Woodford Neighborhood Homes in Roxbury. This development transformed six parcels of vacant City owned land, located in the DSNI triangle, into seven new homes. @housing.boston.gov
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 02/06/2025
We’re celebrating the opening of 65 new, income-restricted, affordable units in Roxbury at the Betty Green Apartments—built to the highest environmental standards and with the community in our heart.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Great to see progress on the Charlestown Austin Street development. This project is a result of @mayorwu.boston.gov's comprehensive audit of city-owned land, a key initiative to identify underutilized public sites for much-needed housing in the City. @planning.boston.gov @housing.boston.gov
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In Charlestown, smaller ambitions for big housing development - The Boston Globe
Developers planning to build up to 705 units of housing on city-owned parking lots across from Bunker Hill Community College are moving forward with the project, but have scaled down its first phase t...
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Today I got to visit 104 Walter St, an income-restricted, four-unit homeownership project in Rosindale. Great progress and designs. Every unit of affordable housing counts in making Boston a home for everyone @mayorwu.boston.gov. Thank you Boston Habitat for Humanity! @housing.boston.gov
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Honored to celebrate the Grand Opening of Pok Oi with @mayorwu.boston.gov this afternoon. The City helped fund this 85-unit, income-restricted development on Harrison Ave, bringing much-needed affordable homes to Chinatown. Appreciation to Beacon, CCBA, EOHLC, and MHP!
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
At @mayorwu.boston.gov’s coffee hour this morning in JP with the @housing.boston.gov team. If you’re interested in learning about ADUs, homebuying programs, and housing stability programs, make sure you stop by one of the next coffee hours. 4 down, 14 to go! www.boston.gov/departments/...
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
This morning, Brighton Marine pledged $10M to prevent/end Veteran homelessness & honored Derrick Hassell's 47 yrs of service by renaming their 1st housing building. Thank you, Brighton Marine! @mayorwu.boston.gov @housing.boston.gov
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Monday morning marked a historic milestone: the first day tenants can begin petitioning to seal past eviction records under our new state law. This is a step towards a more equitable housing system for Massachusetts residents.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
This afternoon in Dorchester, @mayorwu.boston.gov joined Heading Home to celebrate a significant step in making Boston a home for everyone: the opening of 37 Wales St. This project will provide 20 new affordable, supportive homes for families transitioning out of homelessness. @housing.boston.gov
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Attended Fenway CDC’s annual meeting last night. Glad to connect with the community and reflect on Fenway’s future. Glad to see the Tenants of Our Lady’s Guild House honored for their years of work to protect their home and community. @housing.boston.gov
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Yesterday, I toured 150 River Street Village with @housing.boston.gov - a 30-unit affordable senior housing project in Mattapan. Built on City-owned land, it’s a great example of @mayorwu.boston.gov’s vision of Boston as a home for everyone. Thanks to POUA for the tour!
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Yesterday, we celebrated the opening of the Betty Greene Apartments in Jackson Square — 65 new energy-efficient affordable homes. This project honors Betty Greene’s legacy and reflects @mayorwu.boston.gov’s work to make Boston a home for everyone. @housing.boston.gov @masshousing.bsky.social
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 16/04/2025
This morning we celebrated the opening of the Betty Greene Apartments in Jamaica Plain, featuring 65 affordable, energy-efficient homes with green space and transit access at Jackson Square. 🏡🚃🚌
Photo of Mayor Michelle Wu and event attendees ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Betty Green Apartments.Photo of outside of the Betty Green Apartments.Photo of outside of the Betty Green Apartments.
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Earlier this week I had the chance to connect with a group of civic leaders from Broward County, FL to highlight some key housing initiatives accomplished by @mayorwu.boston.gov's administration over the past three years. Thanks to @poahcommunities.bsky.social for organizing! @housing.boston.gov
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Sheila Dillon @sheila-a-dillon.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
@housing.boston.gov visited 41 LaGrange St - creating 126 income-restricted rentals, including 70 for people exiting homelessness. Great progress! Thanks to @mayorwu.boston.gov's commitment to affordable housing, the City was able to help fund this project. Appreciate @poahcommunities.bsky.social!
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