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Senator Sanders Announces Federal Funding For Solar Panels
( 08/12/2011 3:16 PM )
Senator Bernie Sanders announced federal funding for the installation of solar panels at Barre’s Highgate Apartments on August 11.
“Working with the federal Department of Energy and the Vermont Department of Public Service, I am pleased to announce that we have been able to secure federal funding to install solar hot water panels on fourteen of the sixteen buildings here at Highgate Apartments. This funding is part of a $1 million grant that will fund three similar hot water projects at other affordable housing developments across the state, as well as five other innovative renewable energy efficiency projects at state colleges and schools,” said Senator Sanders.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of Ellis Block
( 07/15/2011 10:31 AM )
A huge strip of 35 mm film replaced the traditional red ribbon for the celebratory ribbon cutting marking the July 14 opening of the Ellis Block in downtown Springfield.
Housing Vermont and Springfield Housing Unlimited led the $3.5 million redevelopment of the Block which features a three-screen movie theater on the ground floor and nine 1-bedroom apartments.
“Today we celebrate the power and tenacity of a community which rallied in response to a fire which destroyed an important community asset,” said Bill Morlock, representing SHU. “We genuinely appreciate the support we received from the community, Senator Leahy, investors and state agencies."
Groundbreaking Ceremony Celebrates Start of Construction at Vergennes Senior Housing
( 07/15/2011 9:53 AM )
On June 27 Senator Bernie Sanders joined HUD Region I Director Barbara Fields, representatives of Housing Vermont and the Addison County Community Trust (ACCT), community members, and public and private funders to mark the start of construction for 25 apartments for seniors in Vergennes.
The $6.2 million development will draw upon at least eight funding sources including a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant of $361,000 secured by Senator Sanders.
WEIDMANN Groundbreaking Marks NMTC-Financed $40 Million Expansion
( 05/17/2011 3:57 PM )
On May 10, Governor Peter Shumlin joined with Housing Vermont, representatives of WEIDMANN Electrical Technology (WETI), state officials and nonprofit organizations to celebrate the start of construction for the $40 million expansion of WETI’s facilities in St. Johnsbury.
“Today’s event demonstrates WEIDMANN’s commitment to the region and to maintaining its leadership position in the industry,” said Jurg Brunner, CEO of WICOR Americas, the parent holding company for WEIDMANN Electrical Technology, Inc. “We appreciate the critical roles played by all the organizations here today,” Brunner said.
Johnson Housing Development Celebrates Opening
( 04/12/2011 10:16 AM )
Some new housing developments target seniors; others seek to serve families. Some new housing developments rehabilitate existing buildings; some build new structures. On April 11, the Johnson community celebrated the opening of new affordable apartments which benefit both seniors and families and make use of buildings new and old.
Area renters will benefit from the 24 new apartments constructed on the School Street site formerly owned by the Vermont Electric Cooperative. The $6.3 million project, developed by the Lamoille Housing Partnership and Housing Vermont, also renovated two duplexes located at 334 Lower Main Street and 71 Mack Mudgett Drive.
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