Jul 14 2009

Chamber announces Senior Housing Market Feasibility Study

      senior-hosingThe Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce and Cazenovia Area Senior Association are jointly sponsoring a senior housing initiative to address the housing and service needs of seniors in the greater Cazenovia area. This being a community-wide effort with the priority of maintaining the character and values of the Cazenovia area, a survey is an important aspect of the study. Everyone’s participation in the survey is encouraged so that the community’s views, concerns and ideas are made known. To participate in the survey please click here -  www.asterhill.com/Surveys.html
      “It’s getting exciting as we’re receiving information in from various sources,” said Chamber President Ralph Monforte. “County wide, it’s very exciting because other people are looking at this like a pilot program on how to approach senior living issues in a small town.
      On July 29 at 6:30 pm there will be an open meeting at the St. James Church.
      “We’re inviting the public, anyone and everyone,” Monforte said. “Any body can come and have the opportunity for input regarding senior housing in Cazenovia.”


May 21 2009

GCACC and CASA address senior housing

 senior-housing2      A summer-long Market and Feasibility Study will examine the housing and service needs of seniors in Cazenovia, Nelson, Fenner and surrounding communities.
      Members of the Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce and Cazenovia Area Senior Association met on May 7 to hear James P. Carroll, president of Asterhill, Inc., describe the upcoming study. The planning and development firm from Mumford, N.Y. has extensive experience researching senior accommodations in upstate New York.

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Apr 3 2009

Chamber funds feasibility study for senior facility

By Willie Kiernan

The Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce has reported recent success with a fundraising project.

“The Chamber has collected the funds to pay for a feasibility study for building a senior citizen housing facility,” said Chamber President Ralph Monforte. Continue reading