The Norwich Housing Authority unanimously authorized a contract with RWA Well Services LLC for the John F. Kennedy Heights II boiler replacement, not to exceed $199,879.99. The Authority reported 14 vacancies as of June 1, with eight units rented in May and waiting lists at all properties.

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May 13, 2026

Housing Authority Seeks Lower Elderly Housing Age

The Board unanimously approved an application to lower the minimum eligibility age for State Elderly developments to 55 for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. It also unanimously approved the 2026 income limits for Federal and State properties.

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May 4, 2026

Boiler Replacement Contract Approved

The Norwich Housing Authority unanimously approved a contract with RWA Well Services for up to $192,803 to replace boilers at John F. Kennedy Heights II, funded through the State Affordable reserve account.

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Apr 8, 2026

Housing Authority Updates Charges and Payments

The board unanimously approved updated maintenance charges and revised the Section 8 administrative plan to require direct deposit for all housing assistance payments to landlords. As of April 1, the Authority reported 10 vacancies, 15 units rented in March, and waiting lists for all properties.

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Feb 11, 2026

Housing Authority Approves Budget and Cable Rate

The Board unanimously approved the Federal Low Income Public Housing operating budget for April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, set bulk cable service at $42 per unit monthly, and approved a 4% wage increase for nonunion employees effective April 1.

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Jan 14, 2026

Authority Approves $74,648 in Account Write-Offs

The Board unanimously approved writing off $74,648.24 in uncollectible former-tenant accounts across its federal, state elderly, and state moderate housing programs. The Authority reported 17 vacant units, eight units rented in December, and a waiting list for all properties.

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