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Good Morning: AU creates Foggs scholarship fund
The Herald Bulletin | May 31, 2023
Anderson University's Office of Advancement, in conjunction with alum Tony Small, has created the Joyce D. Foggs Endowed Scholarship Fund.
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New partner needed for Lincolnshire rehab
The Herald Bulletin | May 20, 2023
The partner in the proposed renovation of the Lincolnshire Apartments has not been able to secure the necessary financing.
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Most of Madison County’s ARP funding still unspent
The Herald Bulletin | March 27, 2023
Government entities received $55M to be spent by 2027
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Lincolnshire project delayed until 2024
The Herald Bulletin | April 20, 2023
The anticipated opening of the renovated Lincolnshire Apartments has been pushed back to sometime in 2024
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Anderson Housing Authority, its nonprofit jointly hire Kevin Sulc
The Herald Bulletin | March 30, 2023
In preparation for new housing opportunities, Kevin Sulc has been hired by Anderson Housing Authority.
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Strong demand remains for public housing with 900 families waiting
The Herald Bulletin | March 27, 2023
There is a growing demand for public housing in Madison County with extensive waiting lists for families.
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Local company to make repairs at Lynwood Village
The Herald Bulletin | March 23, 2023
A local business owner intends to make necessary repairs after a subcontractor failed to properly install windows.
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Public Notice – The Anderson Housing Authority will accept proposals until April 3, 2023, 3:00 p.m. for their 2023 Mowing Program
The Herald Bulletin | March 15, 2023
Interested parties must possess liability insurance with limits of $750,000-$1,000,000, sufficient lawn equipment and the ability to maintain the grounds of apartments and single-family homes within the City of Anderson.
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Our View Editorial: Bingham Square debacle has gone on for too long
The Herald Bulletin | March 4, 2023
The struggle to keep the residents of Bingham Square Apartments in safe and habitable housing has gone on long enough.
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Jenni Marsh column: Housing issues all Hoosiers should care about
The Herald Bulletin | Febuary 25, 2023
The pandemic was not kind to renters or their landlords — and the ripple effects are still being felt and dealt with by both.
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AHA gets $308,000 in fed funds for capital improvements
The Herald Bulletin | Febuary 23, 2023
The award was announced this week in which agencies in the state of Indiana will be receiving $39 million in federal funds.
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Anderson Housing Authority to hire project development director
The Herald Bulletin | Febuary 15, 2023
For the first time in its history, Anderson Housing Inc. is hiring an employee.
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Bingham Square talk spawns spat
The Herald Bulletin | Febuary 9, 2023
The ongoing discussions about the beleaguered Bingham Square Apartments created chaos at the Anderson City Council meeting.
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Winter Storm
The Herald Bulletin | January 25, 2023
Anthony Brooks clears the walk in front of Hudson House Apartments on East 9th Street on Wednesday.
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Anderson Housing Authority plans major Westvale Manor project
The Herald Bulletin | January 26, 2023
The Anderson Housing Authority is planning a major rehabilitation project at Westvale Manor apartments.
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Feb. 10 is new date to start seeking ARP funds
The Herald Bulletin | December 29, 2022
Local nonprofits and businesses can start applying for American Rescue Plan grants from the city on Feb. 10.
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It All Starts at Home
The Herald Bulletin | January, 2022
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Anderson Scholar House gets $90K in grants
The Herald Bulletin | December 22, 2022
The Anderson Scholar House has received grant funds to provide services to the first four enrolled women.
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Housing vouchers provided for Scholar House
The Herald Bulletin | December 19, 2022
A partnership between the Anderson Housing Authority and JobSource will provide clients in the Anderson Scholar House program with rent vouchers.
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City sends second demand letter to Bingham Square owners
The Herald Bulletin | December 15, 2022
The Anderson Redevelopment Commission has sent the owners of the beleaguered Bingham Square Apartments a second demand letter.
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Lincolnshire funding gap close to resolution, partner says
The Herald Bulletin | December 8, 2022
The anticipated opening of the renovated Lincolnshire Apartments has been pushed back to sometime in 2023.
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City council approves racial equity commission
The Herald Bulletin | December 8, 2022
With no further discussion the Anderson City Council has voted to approve reviving a committee formed in 2002 to bring equity to the community.
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New ‘five-and-dime’ store offers incentives for responsible tenants
The Herald Bulletin | November 20, 2022
The Anderson Housing Authority is partnering with the Mercy Table, a local community services organization, to provide merchandise for the store, which will be housed in the complex’s Joyce Foggs Resident Services Building. Residents of AHA housing across the city will be eligible to qualify for coupons good toward clothing, accessories and other items.
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Housing Authority working to reopen food pantry at Westvale Manor
The Herald Bulletin | November 16, 2022
Kim Townsend, executive director of the Anderson Housing Authority, Wednesday told a joint meeting of the Housing Authority and Anderson Housing Inc. that the pantry at Westvale Manor closed last week. Townsend said the Housing Authority and concerned ministers want to keep the food pantry open.
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NAACP awards banquet keys on supporting schools, youth
The Herald Bulletin | November 7, 2022
The Anderson branch of the NAACP hosted it's annual B. Harry Beckham Freedom Fund Banquet, Nov. 5 at Anderson Country Club
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Watson presents his Magnificent 7
The Herald Bulletin | November 5, 2022
Not sure whom to pick for the President’s Award, President of the Anderson-Madison County NAACP William “Bill” Watson decided to give out seve…
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AHA replacing all 192 windows at Lynwood Village
The Herald Bulletin | September 28, 2022
The Anderson Housing Authority has hired a local company to replace all 192 windows at its Lynwood Village complex
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Housing Authority gets funds for 7 more housing vouchers
The Herald Bulletin | September 26, 2022
The Anderson Housing Authority has been awarded funding for seven more housing vouchers from the federal Housing and Urban Developm…
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AHA plans to provide more Section 8 housing
The Herald Bulletin | October 31, 2022
The Anderson Housing Authority is starting to plan for a change to provide more Section 8 housing.
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Residents want to upgrade 2002 unity ordinance
The Herald Bulletin | October 14, 2022
After a lengthy discussion concerning Anderson’s participation in a regional development organization, the City Council has given initial approval
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City may join regional development authority
The Herald Bulletin | October 13, 2022
After a lengthy discussion concerning Anderson’s participation in a regional development organization, the City Council has given initial approval.
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Anderson's ARP committees finalized
The Herald Bulletin | October 12, 2022
The members of the five committees to make recommendations on how Anderson will distribute $23.1 million in American Rescue Plan funds have been chosen.
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Indy man dies after being shot Sunday in Anderson
The Herald Bulletin | October 9, 2022
Anderson police are investigating the shooting death of a 23-year-old Indianapolis man Sunday.
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Housing snapshot: Market slows, many struggle to find affordable housing
The Herald Bulletin | October 8, 2022
Statistics show an increasing need for affordable housing across Indiana.
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700 people apply for housing vouchers
The Herald Bulletin | September 8, 2022
In less than an hour, the Anderson Housing Authority received 700 applicants for Section 8 subsidized housing.
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Formerly incarcerated struggle to find housing
The Herald Bulletin | September 6, 2022
A report from the Prison Policy Institute (PPI) suggests those who've been incarcerated only once are seven times more likely to experience homelessness.
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Rental hikes slowing, but people impacted
The Herald Bulletin | August 22, 2022
For Jenifer and Charles Caswell Jr., getting behind on their increasing rent in Elwood meant they had to move.
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Housing Authority awaiting $575,000 in ARP funds from Anderson
The Herald Bulletin | August 11, 2022
The Anderson Housing Authority is awaiting funding from the city of Anderson to finalize plans to renovate the Lincolnshire Apartments.
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Judge awards $9,000 to Housing Authority in Bingham Square lawsuit
The Herald Bulletin | July 20, 2022
The agency’s not-for-profit arm, Anderson Housing Inc. filed the lawsuit earlier this year for the rent payments.
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Workshop speaker encourages organizations to close education gap
The Herald Bulletin | July 13, 2022
At an orientation when he entered Clark Atlanta University, Dhanfu Elston was told to look to the people to the left and to the right of where he sat.
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Broderick proposing new ARP funding plan
The Herald Bulletin | July 12, 2022
Anderson Mayor Thomas Broderick Jr. has issued a new amended plan for the spending of the American Rescue Plan funds.
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Housing Authority to manage Parkview Apartments
The Herald Bulletin | May 25, 2022
Agreement was reached with Episcopal Retirement Housing to manage the 30 units on the upper floors of the Anderson YMCA building.
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Housing Authority may seek federal planning grant funds
The Herald Bulletin | May 13, 2022
The nonprofit arm of the Anderson Housing Authority is considering applying for a Choice Neighborhoods planning grant from the federal government.
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Fire destroys building at Bingham Square Apartments
The Herald Bulletin | May 13, 2022
Firefighters in Anderson battled a large fire at the Bingham Square Apartments Thursday night.
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Anderson Redevelopment Commission gives contingency approval to sale of Bingham Square Apartments
The Herald Bulletin | May 10, 2022
New Jersey-based MAS Capital has made an offer to purchase both the Bingham Square and Madison Square apartment complexes from Property Resource Associates.
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Lincolnshire renovation to get redesign to cut costs
The Herald Bulletin | April 27, 2022
The plan is to renovate the four-story brick apartment building, built in 1927 on the northeast corner of 12th and Lincoln streets.
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Bingham Square owes Anderson $405,000 in utility bills
The Herald Bulletin | April 20, 2022
Property Resource Associates have informed the Redevelopment Commission that they are marketing the Bingham Square property and any transfer of ownership would include the payment of back due utilities.
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Anderson Housing Authority says more work needed to enforce fair housing, decent conditions
The Herald Bulletin | April 20, 2022
In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Hair housing Act into effect. It prohibited discrimination regarding selling, renting or financing of housing on the basis of race, religion, nationality and sex.
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Anderson Housing Authority files lawsuit against Bingham Square owners
The Herald Bulletin | April 13, 2022
AHA wants reimbursement from Property Resource Associates for rent paid in November after the apartments failed an inspection.
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Anderson schools unveil initial Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Plan
The Herald Bulletin | March 2, 2022
The public was given the first look at the proposed three-year Diversity, Equity & Inclusion plan for Anderson Community Schools on Monday.
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Anderson Housing Authority to manage Parkview Place
The Herald Bulletin | February 9, 2022
Although a formal agreement has not been finalized, manager training has started for the Anderson Housing Authority to manage the Parkview Place Apartments.
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Three potential buyers for beleaguered Anderson apartment complex
The Herald Bulletin | February 9, 2022
The asking price for Bingham Square apartments is $5 million.
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Owner of troubled Bingham Square Apartments approached Anderson Housing officials about possible sale
The Herald Bulletin | January 26, 2022
The owner of the Bingham Square and Madison Square apartments approached the Anderson Housing Authority about a possible purchase.
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JobSource secures $150,000 in grants for Family Scholar House program
The Herald Bulletin | January 24, 2022
Just 18 months after beginning the process to help single parents obtain a post-secondary education, the Family Scholar House is becoming a reality.
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Anderson's Lincolnshire Apartments to be renovated in phases
The Herald Bulletin | January 13, 2022
There is currently no timeline for when the work will be completed but the goal is to have the apartments renovated by this fall. Supply chain issues are likely to have the planned rehabilitation of the Lincolnshire Apartments constructed in several phases.
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Anderson again to try to fix dispute with Bingham Square owners
The Herald Bulletin | January 13, 2022
A second demand letter will be sent to the beleaguered owners of Bingham Square Apartments.
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Search for affordable housing in Anderson
The Herald Bulletin | December 23, 2021
The search for affordable housing in Anderson continued throughout 2021. Some were met with generosity, while others were met with inadequate living conditions.
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HUD drops AHA from 'troubled' status
The Herald Bulletin | December 23, 2021
The Anderson Housing Authority has been removed from “troubled” status by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Anderson housing officials have relocated 17 families from Bingham Square apartments
The Herald Bulletin | December 9, 2021
Officials said said Bingham Square owes the Anderson Housing Authority $3,500.
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Anderson mayor presents plan for American Rescue Plan spending
The Herald Bulletin | December 2, 2021
The administration of Anderson Mayor Thomas Broderick Jr. has announced a plan for the spending of $23.1 million in American Rescue Plan funds.
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Anderson residents' ideas sought for spending American Rescue Plan funds
The Herald Bulletin | November 30, 2021
Local residents are being afforded the opportunity to provide suggestions on how Anderson should spend the American Rescue Plan funding.
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After eviction moratoriums, apartment rental rates soaring at 'almost shocking' speed
The Herald Bulletin | November 19, 2021
A federal eviction moratorium — one of the measures taken by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last year in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic — may be indirectly and partially responsible for a nearly unprecedented surge in apartment rental rates.
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Anderson Housing Authority abating rent on 16 Bingham Square apartments
The Herald Bulletin | November 18, 2021
Anderson Housing Authority has started to abate rent on 16 Bingham Square apartments, AHA Assistant Director Mary Randol said, because repairs were not completed within the required 30 days.
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Anderson Housing Authority plans to add 120 apartments at Lynnwood Village
The Herald Bulletin | November 12, 2021
With a list of 600 families waiting for housing, the Anderson Housing Authority is making plans for a new 120-unit apartment complex. Kim Townsend, executive director of the Anderson Housing Authority, said during a Wednesday meeting of the agency’s nonprofit arm that plans are moving forward to expand Lynwood Village.
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Bingham Square talks continue with Anderson Redevelopment Commission
The Herald Bulletin | November 10, 2021
Negotiations are continuing between the Anderson Redevelopment Commission and the owners of Bingham Square apartments. Mike Austin, attorney for the ARC, said Tuesday that he has discussions on a daily basis with the attorney for Property Resource Associates, owners of Bingham Square.
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Madison Square Apartments fail AHA inspection in 5 units
The Herald Bulletin | October 28, 2021
Emergency repairs at five apartments at the Madison Square Apartments have to be corrected within 24 hours.
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Bingham Square denies access for inspections
The Herald Bulletin | October 26, 2021
The owners of Bingham Square have denied access to unoccupied apartments for inspection by the Anderson Redevelopment Commission.
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Our View editorial: AHA, seek repayment of Bingham Square debt
The Herald Bulletin | October 23, 2021
The property management firm at Bingham Square Apartments on the west side of the city has decided to stop accepting Section 8 vouchers.
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Black Chamber honors 7 local residents
The Herald Bulletin | October 18, 2021
Seven local residents have been honored by the Anderson/Madison County Black Chamber of Commerce.
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Bingham Square owners sold Michigan property for nearly $20 million
The Herald Bulletin | October 18, 2021
The company that owns Bingham Square Apartments has made few required emergency repairs to 11 of its units, according to Anderson Housing Authority’s executive director. “The property manager said the company would not be making the repairs because it lacked the funding,” Kim Townsend said Monday. Yet earlier this year, the same company sold an apartment complex in Michigan for nearly $20 million.
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Bingham Square to stop accepting public housing vouchers
The Herald Bulletin | October 15, 2021
The owner of Bingham Square Apartments has notified 21 tenants that it will no longer accept Section 8 housing vouchers. The notice provided Thursday states the 21 clients' leases are on a month-tomonth basis and will not be renewed. The tenants have until Nov. 30 to move out of the complex.
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21 units fail housing authority's inspection
The Herald Bulletin | October 14, 2021
Eleven units at Bingham Square Apartments are in such bad shape that the Anderson Housing Authority has deemed all in need of emergency repairs. Those repairs must be completed within 24 hours of complex owner Property Resource Management getting a copy of AHA's recent inspection.
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ARC hires inspector for report on Bingham Square Apartments
The Herald Bulletin | October 12, 2021
The Anderson Redevelopment Commission will get an independent inspection of the troubled Bingham Square Apartments. The commission voted Monday to hire Loveless Inspections to survey all 129 apartments and the buildings‘ exteriors.
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ARC continues effort to resolve issues with Bingham Square owners
The Herald Bulletin | October 1, 2021
The Anderson Redevelopment Commission is continuing discussions with the developers of the Bingham Square Apartments on necessary improvements.
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Housing Authority closes Westvale Manor basketball courts
The Herald Bulletin | September 23, 2021
As a result of vandalism, the Anderson Housing Authority has removed the rims from the basketball courts at Westvale Manor.
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Reynolds named executive director of Leadership Academy of Madison County
The Herald Bulletin | September 18, 2021
Jesse Reynolds Jr. sees a lot of potential in Anderson and Madison County. And as the Leadership Academy of Madison County’s new executive director, the Anderson native hopes to realize much of that potential.
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Agencies prep for fallout as halt to evictions ends Saturday
The Herald Bulletin | July 28, 2021
A couple of months into the pandemic last year, Nancy Vaughan was beside herself with worry about the impending lifting of eviction moratoriums, believing hundreds, if not thousands, of Madison County residents suddenly would be turned into the streets. But as the eviction moratorium finally appears to be coming to a true end Saturday, the director of United Way of Madison County isn’t sure what to predict will happen next week.
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Cleaning, repairing housing units to cost more
The Herald Bulletin | July 28, 2021
Tenants who damage housing units will start paying more for cleanup and repairs under a resolution the Anderson Housing Authority approved Wednesday. The authority’s created a list of charges that more accurately reflect the costs of materials and labor.
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Anderson apartment revitalization project expected to start soon
The Herald Bulletin | July 15, 2021
Demolition work could start on the revitalization of Lincolnshire Apartments by the end of the month. The Anderson Housing Authority is working with developer Garrison Frazier to convert the existing four-story building with 40 units into 21 one-bedroom units and seven studio apartments.
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Housing Authority providing path to home ownership
The Herald Bulletin | July 7, 2021
A program designed to assist people living in government assisted housing to eventually purchase a home has been started by the Anderson Housing Authority. Wendy King-Greene, housing counselor for the Anderson Housing Authority, said the Family Self-Sufficiency Program is encouraging people to go back to school and will provide help with the funding.
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PathStone Holds Its Annual Community Partnership Event
The Daily | June 10, 2021
PathStone Corporation of Indiana held its annual community partnership event June 10 over Zoom, where the corporation gave awards to individuals and organizations in the community. Guests also heard from keynote speaker Karen Hemberger, vice president of the United Way of Madison County.
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Public Notices
The Herald Bulletin | April 10, 2021
Now Leasing: The City of Anderson Housing Authority is accepting applications for properties in the Low Rent Public Housing Program. Available for leasing are; 2 and 3 bedroom units located at Westvale Manor, Lynnwood Village and various scattered sites throughout the City of Anderson. Tenant is responsible for security deposit and utilities and must qualify based on income and family size. Applications are available at the City of Anderson Housing Authority office located at 528 W. 11th Street Anderson IN 46016 M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:00pm. HB-235 4/10,17 hspaxlp 1703797
Lincolnshire Remodeling Project Wins City Council Approval
By Ken de la Bastide | The Herald Bulletin | February 26, 2021
By early spring 2022, the Anderson Housing Authority hopes to have the renovated Lincolnshire Apartments ready for occupancy.
The Anderson City Council on Thursday approved an ordinance to provide up to $810,000 in tax increment financing revenue toward the $2.8 million project.
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Housing Authority Awarded $265,000 Federal Grant
By Ken de la Bastide | The Herald Bulletin | February 26, 2021
The Anderson Housing Authority has been awarded a $265,000 grant for capital projects. The grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development was announced this week as part of $34.6 million in grants to the state of Indiana.
Lincolnshire Apartments Project Approved by Anderson Economic Development Commission
By Ken de la Bastide | The Herald Bulletin | February 25, 2021
The planned renovation of the Lincolnshire Apartments cleared another hurdle procuring support from the Anderson Economic Development Commission. The Economic Development Commission voted Thursday to approve $770,000 in tax increment financing revenues for the project.
Redevelopment Approves Funding for Lincolnshire Apartments Renovation
By Ken de la Bastide | The Herald Bulletin | February 9, 2021
The Anderson Redevelopment Commission has voted unanimously to approve $770000 in funding to renovate the Lincolnshire Apartments.
Housing Authority Looking to Rehab Historic Lincolnshire Apartments
By Ken de la Bastide | The Herald Bulletin | February 8, 2021
After sitting vacant for several years the Lincolnshire Apartments in the West Central Historic District could soon be getting a new life.
Townsend, Anderson Speedway Honored by Rotary
The Herald Bulletin | May 30,2019
Food pantry moving to new location
Partnership with Anderson Housing Authority
By Ken de la Bastide | The Herald Bulletin | May 25, 2018
Housing Authority finishes fiscal year in the black
Agency's focus is on filling vacancies
By Ken de la Bastide | The Herald Bulletin | March 29, 2018
Kim Townsend to lead Anderson Housing Authority
Charles Weatherly Jr. retiring after 2 years as director
By Ken de la Bastide | The Herald Bulletin | January 10, 2018
