| Sandwich Housing Authority 20 Tom's Way, Sandwich, Massachusetts 02563 (508) 833-4979 |
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2006 Annual Report of the THE SANDWICH HOUSING AUTHORITY 2006 was both busy and exciting for Sandwich Housing Authority (SHA). The Authority is led by Kevin Flannigan; Chairman and State Appointee, Bob Simmons; Vice-Chairman, Earl Lanterey; Treasurer, Dan DiGiandomenico; Asst. Treasurer, and Dick Johnson. Staff members are Lorri Finton; Executive Director, Cynthia Roberts; Office Manager, Sue Murphy; Office Assistant, and Phil Monty; Maintenance. Early in the winter, Sandwich Housing became the Elder Services Meals on Wheels/Nutrition host site. Four days a week our facilities are used to provide hot meals to Sandwich seniors participating in the program. In May, a total of $150,000 in Community Preservation Act funding was awarded to the SHA for development of future housing and the rental acquisition program. Cape Cod Commission’s Technical Assistance Program granted us $5,000 for initial work on future development of George Fernandes Way. In June, a new Executive Director, Lorri Finton, was hired after almost 3 years without having someone permanently in the position. She came to us with over 12 years of housing experience. In the summer SHA requested and was given 20 AHYP subsidies from Massachusetts DHCD to issue to mentally or physically handicapped adults under the age of 60. There are only 39 housing agencies within the State that are issuing this type of housing subsidy. In September, SHA concluded the management partnership contract with Barnstable Housing Authority. Barnstable will continue on in an advisory capacity as needed through upcoming development stages. They were instrumental in correcting numerous deficiencies within the agency as well as keeping SHA up and running for the past few years. SHA publicly acknowledges Barnstable Housing for their hard work, dedication, support, and cooperation. In the Fall SHA hosted an open house for residents, Town employees, and local dignitaries and invited guests. We showcased development plans, property improvements and achievements of staff and board members. All our waitlists have been updated, SHA units have been inspected, we have issued new housing vouchers, attained an ‘Acceptable’ agency rating from Department of Housing and Community Development, developed a 5-year plan, and continue to investigate every possible avenue of opportunity to better our agency and provide safe, decent and affordable housing. We are confident 2007 will be better than ever, we will move forward with construction plans, provide more affordable housing opportunities, work closer with the Town of Sandwich, and become a recognized partner in excellence. Our board and staff members wish to thank the Town of Sandwich, the police, fire, and public works departments and other town agencies for their continued support throughout the year. The Board of Commissioner’s meeting is held in open session the first Thursday of every month at 6:15 pm, in the Community Room at 20 Tom’s Way. Public is invited to attend. Please visit our website at www.SandwichHousing.org Respectfully submitted by The Board of Commissioners,
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