HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 Reading Housing Authority Annual ReportANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
READING HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Reading Housing Authority successfully completed two
t major projects this year: modernization of the elderly
development at Frank D. Tanner Drive and acquisition of
four (4) family housing units associated with the Townhouse
Development (Greenhouse Acres). The Authority is looking
forward to future "linkage" family units associated with
Greenhouse Acres and elderly units for the Schoolhouse Propertii
The State's financial crisis has impacted the services that
the Reading Housing Authority has been able to provide in
the past. The Authority has had to close the application
lists for both its Federal and State rental assistance programs
The elderly housing list for Frank D. Tanner Drive remains
open to all qualified applicants. Required budget cuts
will also impact the administrative and maintenance hours
at the Authority. We are hoping that this will not have
adverse and noticeable results to our properties and tenants.
The recreation hall'at Frank D. Tanner Drive continues to
be utilized for many services to the Town's elderly and
includes: Blood Pressure and Flu Clinics by the Board of
Health; dance classes, ceramic and art lessons by the Elder
Services; Singles' Club monthly dinners and Tannerville
Club activities.
The Reading Housing Authority continues to work with the
Reading Partnership Committee in formulating guidelines
and plans for affordable and varied housing developments
within the community. The goal of these developments will
be to provide diversified housing types in varying price
ranges, which will include rental and homeownership opportuniti(
By establishing guidelines for the Town's housing needs,
developers will be able to work with the Town in a public /priva+
housing partnership which will enhance and maintain the
current character of the Town.
The Authority continues to work diligently to work with
organizations and townspeople to create affordable housing
opportunities for all segments of the population. The hard
work and dedication of the Board and staff during difficult
economic times is apparent and has helped to maintain a
level of quality and commitment unparalleled in the community.
We look forward to the challenges the future brings.
Respectfully submitted,
READING HOUSING AUTHORITY
Richard S. Dempster, Chairman
William E. Mclsaac
Arthur J. Reynolds, Jr.
Jean H. Galvin
Rev. Robert K. Sweet, Jr.
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