George Demas, VHFA's new General Counsel, started Aug. 10.
He comes to the Agency from the Vermont Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration (BISHCA) in Montpelier.
Village Haven to be first "Vermont neighborhood"
Last week developers broke ground in Essex Junction on what will become Village Haven, the state's first designated "neighborhood" under the new Vermont Neighborhoods law passed last spring.
Dousevicz Inc. of South Burlington plans to build 18 two- or three-bedroom single-family homes and six duplex homes on the property.
The houses will sell for $258,000 to $320,000.
Catching up: Housing stories in the news
After a couple weeks (mostly) off, Housing Matters is catching up with what happened recently in housing-related news.
Champlain Housing Trust (CHT) turns 25
Our friends at Champlain Housing Trust — formerly the Burlington Community Land Trust — were featured in the Burlington Free Press for their 25th anniversary. Congratulations!
Kim Roy celebrates 20 years
VHFA Assistant Director of Multifamily Programs Kim Roy (left) reached a milestone last week: 20 years on the job at the Agency.
Staff joined her in a little celebration, including presentation of the traditional VHFA captain chair.