Residents at Wilbur Peck can cook their holiday meals in refurbished kitchens with stainless steel appliances, new cabinetry plus a microwave with ventilation, which did not previously exist in any of their kitchens. Continue Reading →
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Ribbon Cutting of the New Townhouses at Armstrong Court is Cause for Celebration
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Saturday morning’s ribbon cutting outside the new townhouses at Armstrong Court was a celebration of rejuvenation, both for the buildings and the people who live there. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Alex Kasser, Anthony Johnson, Armstrong Court, Fred Camillo, Harry Arora, HATG
HATG to Hold Ribbon Cutting for New Townhouses at Armstrong Court
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There are 837 units in 15 properties under the HATG, including home-ownership condominiums, scattered-site housing, various developments, and Parsonage Cottage. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Armstrong Court, HATG
Greenwich Housing Authority Receives $10.5 Million Tax Credit for Gut Rehabs at Armstrong Court
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The proceeds from the sale of credits to investors will contribute $10.5 million in equity toward the $22 million gut rehabilitation of 42 apartments at Armstrong Court. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, HATG, The Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich
HATG To Present Checks Totaling $67,800 to Two Greenwich Family Self Sufficiency Recipients
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There are nearly 761 units in 15 properties under the HATG, including home-ownership condominiums, scattered-site housing, various developments and Parsonage Cottage. The Housing Authority also administers 317 families through the Section 8 Program. Total residents served through all programs is 2,574. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, HATG, Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich
Greenwich Housing Authority Seeks MI for New 51-Unit Senior/Disabled Building at McKinney Terrace
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The June 27 Board of Selectmen agenda included a request from Greenwich’s Housing Authority for Municipal Improvement (MI) for 51 units of senior and disabled housing to be added to the McKinney Terrace at the former Byram School. To qualify a person must be at least 62 and earn no more than $48,000. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Anthony Johnson, Board of Selectmen, HATG, John Toner, McKinney Terrace, Municipal Improvement
Anthony Lopez: Public housing accusations come from residents, not from politicians
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Your claim that candidates who raise issues concerning some of the deplorable conditions at HATG maintained properties are ‘never heard from again’ is baseless. Because we do not write op-eds every week, does not mean that we have given up the fight for the residents who feel voiceless and powerless. I continue to be present.” – Anthony Lopez, Greenwich open letter to HATG director Anthony Johnson Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Letter to the Editor, Anthony Johnson, Anthony Lopez, Armstrong Court, HATG, Sandy Litvack
A Lesson in Humanity: Diversity Training at Town Hall Packs the House with “Agents of Change”
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During a 3-hour diversity training workshop akin to Names Day at Greenwich High School, 66 town leaders talked about stereotypes, hate, bigotry and the power of allies. All agreed that silence is deadly. Personal anecdotes were powerful. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Volunteering, Anti-Defamation League, BET, Board of Education, Bobby Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, bully
Family Centers Health Care Clinic Up and Running. Call for an Appointment.
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Family Centers Health Care Clinic at Wilbur Peck Court, a Federally Qualified Health Center, is taking patients and filling a need in Greenwich’s health care services. Dental appointments are filling up particularly fast. The clinic is equipped with Spanish-speaking staff.
“Anyone can use the clinic, regardless of their ability to pay. That’s not to say that we are a free clinic. If someone is uninsured or cannot be insured for any reason, we have a sliding fee scale.” – Dennis Torres, Director of Healthcare Services Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Dennis Torres, Family Centers, Greenwich Housing Authority, HATG, Wilbur Peck
Letter: Rutgers Shouldn’t Skip Her Friends When Counting Trump Supporters
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“On March 17 Sam Romeo, the self-described Rain Maker for those in public housing said, ‘Trump is my guy.'” – Dawn Fortunato, RTM District 3
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