Woodstock Early Bird can vouch for this housing need still existing. WEB knows of four to five hard-working young people who are looking for a home to share. They are employees of the Woodstock Inn and other area businesses who wish to remain here and continue as part of our workforce. Unfortunately, these folks were living in “subsidized” Woodstock Inn housing at below market rents. Their wages do not allow them to pay Woodstock market rates. Having been flooded out of “Inn Housing” they need a new place to live at a reasonable, if possible, below market rent.
One of these people is a former tenant who WEB can vouch for as having been exceptional in caring for my property. This group of wage earners looked at one second-home but the owner will not come down from the $1800 to a $1500 price (which does not include utilities). WEB just wonders wouldn’t it better to have responsible people paying some rent and taxes than having a place empty? We know, it’s a risk and everyone has a different point of view. Still. There is a need.
From Woodstock Flood Response Housing Coordinator Joanne Boyle at 802-457-7057
There is still an immediate need for short and long term affordable housing in Woodstock.
As families who are in “emergency housing” (staying with family or friends) are reassessing their needs, I have had some more calls.
Could people who have a places to offer who have not called me because they heard that everyone in Woodstock was all set, please call me now?
There is a particular need for homes for families with pets. Thank you for your generosity.
Julia Carlisle
Woodstock Early Bird 