North Adams Housing Authority

NORTH ADAMS -- The North Adams Housing Authority is already reaping the rewards of upgrades made to the heating systems at four properties in the city.
The upgrades, which began last September with the aid of a $3.25 million U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Energy Performance Contract loan, recently brought in some $260,000 in rebates from National Grid and Berkshire Gas.
"We heard this week that National Grid is sending a rebate of $252,000 to the housing authority," Amy Carman, the housing authority’s planning and construction consultant, said Thursday during a meeting of the North Adams Housing Authority. "National Grid is sending the rebate because of the burden that’s been taken off of them from both [the Ashland Park and Spring Park high and low rises] coming off of the grid. It’s nice, because it’s unrestricted funds."
Over the last eight months, heating systems in the high- and low-rise buildings on Ashland and Spring streets were changed over from electric to gas heating systems. Boilers at the Riverview Apartments, along with the heating system at Greylock Valley Apartments, were also replaced.
"The biggest thing has been the changing of the heating systems," Carman said. "It’s been my experience that it can be a big change for residents -- it can feel colder. It takes about two winters for residents to adjust to the changes in the heating system."
She said the
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heating upgrade is essentially complete, with contractors only having "punch lists" to complete.
"Ashland and Spring need a lot less electricity to operate now," she said. "We can now run both buildings off of an emergency generator, if needed, which we couldn’t do before."
In addition to the heating project, Carman also noted that two programs funded by National Grid and Berkshire Gas were nearing completion.
"We’re going to be changing out a lot of the lighting in each site with more energy efficient lighting fixtures and LED lights," she said. "We’ve also been busy weatherizing the crawl spaces and attic areas at Greylock and Riverview through Berkshire Gas. These two pieces aren’t costing the housing authority anything, as they’re being done through rebate or subsidy programs."
Also under way is the second phase of a window replacement project, replacing windows on the backside of the Ashland Park high rise with energy-efficient E-glass.
"The windows are less drafty and more insulating," Carman said.
Windows on the front of the building and at the Spring Street low-rise were replaced in the fall.
Other projects under way include the modernization of elevators and the replacement of a trash compactor at the Spring Park Apartments, along with the replacement of doors at Greylock Valley. A new emergency generator for the Ashland Park Apartments is in the design phase.

it can feel colder. It takes about two winters for residents to adjust to the changes in the heating system......That is the most pathetic excuse I ever heard I was told to move out if I didn't like it, there was not mention of residents take 2 yrs. to adjust. Does Jennifer think we are stupid. And why is the heat still on in the community room. Something smell real fishy here. And the replacement windows are not even insulated, and it takes a good 10 minutes to get hot water. They might be saving money but at the residence cost, and safety. Lets see you get out of this one Jennifer. You sure do have some explaining to do. And last but not least......The drugs that come in and out of this place is rediculous. Someone is gonna get hurt or killed if they dont do something soon.

quit bithen be graftful you have a place i visit the highrise alot it not that bad use a blanket for insulation take a shower in the am its called you working with housing ...or being a KIZZAZZ hey bithen gets you kicked out...just looking out for you..trust me things could be wosrt...it does not pay to make things right in northadams..get my drift?

cil wrote:

quit bithen be graftful you have a place i visit the highrise alot it not that bad use a blanket for insulation take a shower in the am its called you working with housing ...or being a KIZZAZZ hey bithen gets you kicked out...just looking out for you..trust me things could be wosrt...it does not pay to make things right in northadams..get my drift?

People should be greatful to have a roof over their head, not to have to pay for heat. Some people can't even find a place to live and are stuck sleeping at McDonalds. I am sure they would be very appreciative of an apartment maybe some of the complainers should be moved out and lets house someone who really appreciates it.

As much as these people are bitchin they still stay there right so it can't be that bad or they would move out, i say get rid of all of the dark negative complainers and bring in families who really need a place to live. I am sure that there are some who would appreciate it , pay for oil, pay for gas and then lets talk about heat

they bitch for things they can fix themselves they want to bitch do it with something important like the NAPD you know how many people i ask to protest they will not cause there scared they will lose there home but yet they complain about housing stupid if you ask me...

cil wrote:

they bitch for things they can fix themselves they want to bitch do it with something important like the NAPD you know how many people i ask to protest they will not cause there scared they will lose there home but yet they complain about housing stupid if you ask me...

NAPD has nothing to do with this thread. You won't lose your home if you complain about NAPD. YOU ARE DILIRIOUS!

Agrees with quit bitchin wrote:

As much as these people are bitchin they still stay there right so it can't be that bad or they would move out, i say get rid of all of the dark negative complainers and bring in families who really need a place to live. I am sure that there are some who would appreciate it , pay for oil, pay for gas and then lets talk about heat

Amen to that .and I bet the ones are bitching about the heat aren't paying much for rent either...how
hard is it to put a sweater on if they are cold even though the heat is.There is some people you just can't please at all.

sher it was a point they could bitch about more important things then problems housing already knows about and people can make reasonable accommodations....now go get arrested carry your fat up those stairs...oh wait you have connections you dont get arrested

What's wrong with sleeping at McDonalds? You have bathrooms, booths to sleep on and a kitchen bigger than any home I've been in.

cil wrote:

sher it was a point they could bitch about more important things then problems housing already knows about and people can make reasonable accommodations....now go get arrested carry your fat up those stairs...oh wait you have connections you dont get arrested

that's right.....connections....be careful...I'll sit on you....all 316 lbs of me.

I'm tried of people saying I have a weight problem. I do not have a problem! I like being 316 pounds. No problem.

sher wrote:

I'm tried of people saying I have a weight problem. I do not have a problem! I like being 316 pounds. No problem.

Yeah-- but that's JUST your left breast

sher wrote:

I'm tried of people saying I have a weight problem. I do not have a problem! I like being 316 pounds. No problem.

Were you holding two rottweilers when you weighed yourself?

Hey NO FAT CHICKS

Voix wrote:

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Were you holding two rottweilers when you weighed yourself?

Just two dumb bells..Ozzie and Andrew.

sher wrote:

<quoted text>Just two dumb bells..Ozzie and Andrew.

Come on, sher, it's a joke.

Praxis33 wrote:

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Come on, sher, it's a joke.

As was my comment.

Electrical fire in Spring St apartment. Extensive water damage. However, 2 ladies that were evacuated from their apartments are left outside in the searing heat. You think the Housing Authority would let them in the office where it is air conditioned . Sounds like elder abuse to me. Gail Ann Carriddi should be notified of this.( not in the office today) I tried to tell the officer but he didnt seem to care either. The fire dept didnt seem concerned for their safety either. WAKE UP PEOPLE.

When is enough enough? Instead of being grateful for the arrival of the fire department and police, two women are annoyed that they aren't provided with air conditioning while they wait? Give me a break!