2010 Town Report - Town of Ludlow

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The waiting list for the elderly/handicapped developments as of December 31, 2010 - (1-bedroom) consists of (98) applicants; (2-bedroom) consists of (2) applicants; (1) congregate applicant, while the waiting list for the family developments consists of (68) applicants. During 2010 there were (15) vacancies in the elderly/handicapped units and (2) vacancies in the family units. Based on the number of elderly/handicapped units within the Ludlow Housing Authority, the average age of a unit occupant is 77. The average monthly rent is $346.05 per unit which includes heat, hot water and electricity. The average monthly rent for family units is $533.79 per month. The Board of Health utilized the Wilson Street Community room for weekly blood pressure clinics on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. A Flu Clinic offering flu shots to Ludlow resident seniors was held in November and proved to be very successful. Many thanks go out to the Town of Ludlow Nursing Staff who came out to meet with the tenants to discuss health issues and perform free monitoring of vital signs of our seniors and handicapped population. There continued support of the elderly and disabled within the Town of Ludlow is greatly appreciated. A federal grant was written in the amount of $113,500 to replace eleven boilers within family units as well as two buildings housing the elderly was approved. Construction for the boiler replacements will begin in early 2011. In addition, a grant written for energy conservation was awarded allowing for an energy audit to be performed. As a result of the audit, family homes were provided insulation and in some cases, insulated front and back doors. In addition, new lighting was provided for all units; (57) energy star rated refrigerators replaced older refrigerators. The Chestnut Street building received a new rubber membrane roof; slate was replaced as well, in the spring of 2010 at a cost of $131,000. As in previous years, the State Street Community room is currently used for a drop off station for the home delivered meals. We feel fortunate to assist WestMass Elder Care to continue efforts to provide meals to our elders within the community. The Ludlow Housing Authority would like to thank the Ludlow Fire Department, the Ambulance crew, and the Ludlow Police Department for their caring concern, support, and dedicated response to the needs of our residents at all hours and under all conditions and circumstances. The Board of Commissioners would like to thank all of our gardening tenants who work so tirelessly to plant flowers to make our developments look so beautiful during the spring, summer and fall months. A special thank you goes out to the Hampden County Correctional Center. Through an integrative program, the Hampden County Correctional Center has been able to place pre-release individuals on a one-on-one work situation with maintenance crew personnel of the Ludlow Housing Authority. This program has been a huge success, especially during these hard economic times for the Ludlow Housing Authority. The Ludlow Housing Authority would also like to thank Sheriff Michael Ashe, Jr., Kevin Crowley and Jeff DiMaio without whose assistance; we would not be able to complete some of the larger projects within the Authority. Without the assistance of this agency, the Housing Authority would not have been able to accomplish on-going necessary grounds-keeping and maintenance especially during these hard economic times. The Ludlow Housing Authority tenants continue to look forward to the annual picnic sponsored by the Ludlow Fire Department Social Club. This event is very special to the tenants of the authority. We wish to thank the Ludlow Fire Department's Social Club for their kindness and generosity. The Senior Center Director and staff working at the Senior Center located in the Chestnut Street building deserve a special thank you from the Ludlow Housing Authority for their on-going efforts in the programs continually evolving at the Senior Center. We thank them for there generous van service to and from our Developments on a daily basis to ensure socialization. The Senior Center serving our elderly population in Ludlow offers excellent programs as well as a meal service program on site. The tenants and staff within the Ludlow Housing Authority are grateful for the services offered through the Senior Center. It is only through the support of the townspeople of Ludlow that these services continue to be an integral part of the daily life of so many elderly individuals. 68
The Board of Commissioners, the Executive Director, staff members and residents of the Ludlow Housing Authority thank our list of volunteers, town departments, organizations, and churches that support and care for our elderly/handicapped tenant population. Your caring is as endless as your generosity and cooperation. Thank you for your caring support of the elderly/disabled population as well as families in need of decent, safe, affordable housing within the Town of Ludlow. LUDLOW HOUSING AUTHORITY STAFF Sidney J. Chevalier, Executive Director Barbara Carcione, Tenant Selector Marie R. Manchester, Admin. Assistant John St. Marie, Maintenance Supervisor Thomas Landry, Maintenance Crew Person Brad Seymour, Maintenance Crew Person Respectfully submitted, Paul Chrzan, Chairperson Betty K. Socha, Vice Chairperson Helen Garrow, Treasurer Carol Romaniak, Asst. Treasurer RECREATION COMMISSION The Recreation Department ran a Summer Program from June to August, Campership Fund, hired Lifeguards for Haviland Beach and the Thompson Memorial State Pool, supported the Ludlow Boy’s and Girl’s Club Triathlon in June, scheduled the use of all parks/athletic fields and the sign at the Town Gazebo. GAZEBO The Gazebo is utilized for prom photos, wedding ceremonies/photos, family portrait sittings, preschool graduations, Christmas Caroling, Tree Lighting, church services, and Concerts in the Park. This facility must be booked through the Recreation Department to eliminate any obstacles on that special day. The Recreation Department wishes to express their appreciation to the Parks Department and their employees: Mark Jurga and the rest of the park employees for their excellent up-keep of all the town fields and parks. Thanks also go out to the participants in the Concerts in the Park which runs from June – September. The concerts are performed by various artists who either put on a free concert or obtain sponsors to promote themselves and/or band. These concerts are very entertaining and enjoyed by all who attend. SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM The 2010 Whitney Park Summer Program continued with both the All Day and Preschool Programs being combined. Meaning that the 4-6 year olds had the option of signing up for all day or the ½ day program. Those parents who still wished to only send their 4-6 year old ½ day had the choice of sending their child from 9:00am – 12:00pm or 12:00pm – 3:00pm. In any event both programs had participated in a variety of fun and recreational activities. The all day program operated from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 28 th to August 69
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