Chapter 667-l - This state-aided public housing program provides 48 apartments for elderly and handicapped persons at 12-16 Depot Street. The project has 44 apartments for the elderly and 4 apartments for the handicapped. To be eligible for this program, the household of the applicant must have no more than two members, have one or more members who is at least 60 years of age or handicapped, and have a net income not greater than $26,900.001 per year. The rent charged is 30% of the net household income, and utilities are included in the rent.

Chapter 689-1 - This state-aided public housing program provides group living for 6 mentally retarded persons at 212 Sheep Pasture Road, Southwick, MA. The median age of residents is 50 years. Full-time care for the residents is provided by the Berkshire County Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc. under the supervision of the state Department of Mental Retardation. To be eligible for this program, the applicant must be mentally retarded, be at least 19 years of age, and have an income not greater than $26,900.001. You may direct inquiries concerning eligibility and selection for this housing/educational program to the Berkshire County Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc., 395 South Street, PO Box 2, Pittsfield, MA 01202 or call (413) 499-4241.

Chapter 689-2 - This state-aided public housing program provides group living for 8 mentally ill and mentally retarded elderly persons at 18 Depot Street, Southwick, MA. Full-time care for residents is provided by the Center for Human Development, Inc. under the supervision of the state Department of Mental Health. To be eligible for this program, the applicant must be mentally ill, be at least 60 years of age, and have an income not greater than $26,900.001. You may direct inquiries concerning eligibility and selection for this housing and educational program to the Southwick Project, Center for Human Development, Inc., Grist Mill Plaza, 610 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077 or call (413) 569-6139.