10/2/2001 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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We should start "selling" the idea now. John Cahalane reminded the Committee that communicating to the community before Town Meeting is extremely important. It requires a good deal of campaigning and outreach. Following detailed discussions, it was the consensus that getting the word out through the church groups and various clubs (such as Rotary, Kiwanis, Women's Clubs, etc.) may be a good start, Tom Fudala said a developer wants to do 40B project and is, willing to talk about apartments. Tom will ask him to come to the December meeting of this Committee. Louise Patrick motioned that this Committee take on the Bonding Project as an activity of the Affordable Housing Committee. Zella Elizenberry seconded this motion; and it was unanimously approved. Jamie Regan motioned that we put together an outreach program where we can make presentations to inform community through churches, businesses, etc. Zella Elizenberry seconded this motion; and it was unanimously approved, John Cahalane motioned that the Committee put together a budget for the Committee to carry on its work. LaVerne Williams seconded this motion; and it was unanimously approved, Dick Terry, Zella Elizenberry, and LaVerne Williams volunteered to serve on the subcommittee to prepare a proposed budget for the outreach program. Tuesday, November 6, 2001, at 7:15 p.m. in Town Hall Meeting Room 1. Louise Patrick motioned the meeting be adjourned at 8:20 p.m,; this was seconded by Arthur Weinsteim and unanimously approved. 5 Respectfully submitted, an Giliberti Secretary