Selectmen say they are pleased that the newly renovated HAPHousing’s Sevens Memorial Housing project for senior citizens is now open.
“This is a welcome addition to the town,” said Selectman William Rooney.
Located in the center of Ludlow, the Stevens Memorial Senior Housing offers 28 affordable rental apartments for senior citizens, ages 62 and older, in the newly-renovated historic building.
The Stevens Memorial Building was built in 1906 by the Ludlow Manufacturing Co. as a recreation facility for its employees. It was acquired by the town of Ludlow in 1949 and operated as the Ludlow Boys & Girls Club until 2005.
Stevens Memorial Senior Housing was made possible by funds provided by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development, MassHousing and the Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation.
Rooney said selectmen were frustrated with the slow pace of the building, but are very happy that it is now open.
“The building is impressive and the integrity of the building has been maintained,” Rooney said.