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Affordable Housing Committee
The Town of Orleans Affordable Housing Committee is composed of seven (7) members appointed by the Orleans Select Board. The purpose of the AHC is to enable the Town to create and preserve affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households. AHC works to create housing opportunities for a diverse population, including all age and income levels, with particular emphasis on lower income households with the highest housing needs and persons needed to meet the workforce demands of the local economy.
Members
| Name | Title | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Nancy Renn | Chair | June 30, 2024 |
| Bill Stoeckert | Vice Chair | June 30, 2025 |
| Elizabeth Paine | Member | June 30, 2025 |
| Susan Carlson | Member | June 30, 2024 |
| Nancy James | Clerk | June 30, 2023 |
| Fran McClennen | Member | June 30, 2025 |
| Andrea Shaw Reed | Select Board Liaison |
Town Staff Contacts: Within Town government, responsibility for affordable housing lies with the Department of Planning and Community Development. George Meservey is the Director of Planning and Community Development. Marsha Allgeier is the Affordable Housing Coordinator.
Orleans Community Housing Study (2017): completed in 2017, this study provided a comprehensive look at the demographic, housing, and economic characteristics of Orleans and formed the basis of much of the action taken between 2017 and the present time.
Housing 101 Presentation: a Prezi and PowerPoint presentation given by Andrea Aldana of the Community Development Corporation (CDP) and Marsha Allgeier, Orleans Affordable Housing Coordinator, on the basics of affordable housing, including definitions, causes of the problem, and what has been done to address the needs.