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Aug 20, 2026

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New Window Treatments Required at Turnover

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Waterline Project Gets Six-Month Extension

The Housing Authority unanimously approved a six-month extension and a $3,279.30 increase for the Eugene Murphy Village waterline replacement, which was 85% complete. The board also approved filing for a $24,000 budget exemption for snow-removal costs from the February 2026 blizzard.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Housing Authority Approves Safety Grant Application

The board unanimously approved applications for a $914,895.58 grant for security cameras, entrance-door locks, and unit intercoms, and a $490,000 grant for community gathering spaces and local art. It also approved $52,657 in funding for a fire hydrant and water meter replacement and authorized hiring the architect-approved lowest bidder for an emergency roof repair.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Housing Authority Approves 3% Maintenance Raise

The board unanimously approved a 3% salary increase for the Maintenance Mechanic 1 position, effective April 1, 2026. It also reported that broadband grant work is expected to begin in late summer or early fall, with resident internet plans and computer training to follow.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Housing Authority approves roof replacement funding

The Somerset Housing Authority unanimously approved a $249,123.50 financial-assistance amendment and unanimously selected Almar, LLC as the lowest bidder for roof replacement at Eugene Murphy Village. The project covers seven buildings.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

New Window Treatments Required at Turnover

The Housing Authority unanimously approved a policy requiring maintenance staff to install appropriate window treatments whenever a unit turns over. The authority also reported four current vacancies, with six expected soon, and said payments for the John F. Kennedy Terrace walkway project are on hold pending costly repairs.

1 min readMunicipal coverage