Senior Living at Prouty Open House a Success
May 15th, 2010
Nearly 300 people hailing from Spencer, other Central Massachusetts communities beyond came to Senior Living at Prouty for an Open House held on May 14. The well-attended event sponsored by Newton-based MHPI, Inc, included tours of the converted school as well as remarks from a number of special guests.
The day was the culmination of six years of hard work on the part of many as MHPI, Inc. converted the historic school building, which dates back to 1888 into 36 units of affordable housing for very-low income seniors. Along with its development team, MHPI worked tirelessly to preserve many of the timeless elements of the building while still managing to equip it with a host of modern amenities. The building represents MHPI’s first of hopefully many forays into Central Massachusetts.
Funding partners for the project, which cost approximately $8 million include the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development, MassHousing and the Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation.
“The pride I feel is undoubtedly shared by so many people here today,” MHPI President Sheldon D. Bycoff said. “This project has truly been one that recognizes the dire need of housing for the very low income elderly. To be able to transform a fabulous historic setting into a place for residents to call home is my mind an incredibly gratifying experience.”
Amongst the speakers addressing the standing-room only crowd were Bycoff, United States Congressman Richard E. Neal and newly-appointed Housing and Urban Development Regional Director Richard A. Walega. Also taking to the stage were State Senator Stephen Brewer, Department of Housing and Community Development Director of Housing Programs Andrew Nelson and Donald Berthiaume, Jr. the Chair of the Spencer Select Board.
Studio and one-bedroom apartment units are still available on a first-come/first-serve basis. To request an application, please contact Jane Karoway, Occupancy Specialist at 617-431-4924 or via email at jkaroway@mhpi.net.
Hyperlink: http://mhpi.net/2010/05/15/senior-living-at-prouty-open-house-a-success/