Senator Christopher Dodd holds a news conference
at Olde Oak Village in Wallingford to talk
about housing

Senator Chris Dodd talks to reporters at Olde Oak Village in Wallingford. The Senator visited the complex, developed by Verna Builders, on July 7 to talk about the housing package that Congress will vote on in the next few days.  Dodd also walked through the neighborhood, talking with HBA of CT members, HomeConnecticut supporters and other affordable housing advocates on the need to build more affordable housing in the state.  Fox 61 News covered the event.

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        Builder Liz Verna, talks to Senator Dodd about how her company
was able to develop the community.  Olde Oak Village includes
both affordable and market rate homes, and thanks to good design and
planning, the differences aren't obvious from the street.

Barry Rosa, Bill Ethier, State Representative Mary Frtiz (D-90)
Senator Len Fasano (R-34), and Tim Hollister listen as Dodd talks to Verna.

HBA of CT member Larry Fiano greets Senator Dodd.

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For what's going on in Connecticut, including the HOMEConnecticut program, click here.