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• 8 Units of State Family housing units funded by • Review and update policies as needed. DHCD in Carver • Apply for funding for new programs,if available. • 20 Units of State Elderly/Disabled housing units funded by DHCD in Carver Explore potential management agreements for other affordable housing developments. • 8 Units of Special Needs housing units funded by 0 Continue effective management of the Brewster DHCD in Carver Housing Authority, Carver Housing Authority, • Housing Assistance Program (number varies) Great Cove Community, Homeyer Village, which offers on-going rental assistance, Breezy Acres,and Asher's Path Apartments emergency rent or mortgage assistance, 0 In keeping with its tradition, the Mashpee first/last/security deposit assistance,and first-time Housing Authority will carry on working to homebuyer assistance. achieve a balance of housing policies,programs WAITING LISTS and resources to serve its community. We hope to The housing authority maintains waiting lists for be prepared for the future and have confidence in all housing that it owns and manages. Following is a the ability of the Town of Mashpee to assist in list of the waiting lists and the number of applicants providing affordable housing opportunities for waiting for housing: our residents. Quality, economy and efficiency will be the guiding principles. Chapter 667/Homeyer Village(one bedroom only): GRATITUDE 135 (decrease of 15 from last year) The Mashpee Housing Authority wishes to Chapter 705/Breezy Acres (three bedrooms only): express its gratitude to those that have supported our 63 (increase of 14 from last year) mission throughout the year. A special thank you to MRVP Project Based assistance at Mashpee the Mashpee Police and Fire Departments who work Village: with us throughout the year to meet the needs of our 1 bedroom: 85 (increase of 32 from last year— residents and help us to provide safe housing.We hope up 62%) to work collaboratively with federal,state,county,and 2 bedrooms: 183 (increase of 107 from last local offices to make 2018 a successful year as we year—up 141%) strive to provide safe,decent,and affordable housing to 3 bedrooms:63(increase of 25 from last year— all Mashpee residents. We look forward to working up 64%) together with our Town Manager,his assistant,and the Board of Selectmen to meet the challenges of the 4 bedrooms: 5 (decrease of 1 from last year) coming years. We firmly believe that true success can Asher's Path Apartments (one bedroom only): 35 only occur through a cooperative community effort. (increase of 14 from last year) STAFF Great Cove Community: 33 (increase of 1 from last year) Leila Botsford,PHM,C11P,Executive Director Vincent Gault,Director of Maintenance OBJECTIVES FOR THE COMING YEAR Carol Mitchell,Executive Assistant/ Bookkeeping Assistant • Remain active in the development of any new William Manganiello,Custodian/Groundskeeper affordable housing in the town of Mashpee. Gina Orlando,Assistant Property Manager& • Maintain involvement in community Resident Services Coordinator(Asher's Path) organizations,boards,and coalitions. Respectfully submitted, • Continue to supply resident services, resident Francis Laporte, Chairperson and State Appointee newsletters,and recreational activities to meet the Jill Allen, Vice-Chairperson needs of all residents. Kevin Shackett, Treasurer • Continue to attend training, education seminars Richard Halpern and courses to maintain professional Lisa Pena certifications. Leila Botsford,Executive Director 116