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Residents press housing authority on vacancies, sidewalks and potholes
Summary
Residents at Chatham Acres asked about building more units and pedestrian activity; the vacancy report noted two openings at Bellwood and one at Chatham, and Executive Director Schumacher reported he contacted the town about potholes at the Chatham Acres entrance.
At the March 19 meeting the authority reported two vacancies at Bellwood and one open apartment at Chatham. During public comment, resident Katrina Harzman asked whether the authority is planning to build more units; the minutes record the question but do not list a board response or plan.
Resident Kelly Zeitlin raised concerns about people walking and riding bikes through Chatham Acres. Board member Dave McGovern relayed resident interest in additional planter boxes so residents can grow vegetables, and he brought up sidewalk issues; the minutes say the housing authority is working on a temporary fix for sidewalks.
Duane Reich asked about potholes at the Chatham Acres entrance; Executive Director David Schumacher said he had called the town and that the town will take care of the potholes. The minutes do not record further timelines or budgets for adding units, expanding permanent sidewalk repairs, or installing more planter boxes.
