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Twenty tenants of 48-50 Forest Street met with representatives from the Hartford Capital Fund, building owners, and Invest Management Company (IMG) to address security, health, and maintenance concerns. The tenants had previously outlined their…

The house at 275 Collins St., initially slated for demolition, has been spared through collective efforts of local organizations such as Asylum Hill Inc., The Connecticut Housing Investment Fund (CHIF), and Central Asylum Hill Association (CAHA).…

The state legislature passed "An Act Concerning Rights and Obligations of Landlords and Tenants," which aims to codify existing rights established through court cases. The bill, sponsored by Representative Richard Tulisano, did not include the…

Meisha Kreisberg of Sigourney Square and Vice President of Hartford Neighborhood Housing Services (HNHS) expresses satisfaction with the potential re-funding of several programs through the Community Development Act (CDA). The discussed programs…

In a letter to the editors of the paper, a resident of Asylum Hill conveys his concerns with the state of housing. He describes the decline of the previously "solid residential status" of the area by describing conditions like excessive trash strewn…

A summary of the organization; AHI is a non-profit neighborhood association that focuses on improving existing conditions, rather than long-term improvements.

A new property on Marshall St emerges. This is a 9-story elderly home that adhered to requirements for elderly housing and expects subsidy to pay the bills. Asylum Hill has a high percentage of Elderly people, so this is expected to be a success.

A new group called "Asylum Hill People" is formed and consists of residents who are dedicated to neighborhood improvements.

The Organization AHI is working on objectives and plans for the upcoming year. The section also mention the formation of the resident group Asylum Hill People.

A reader calls for help as he brings light on the poor housing conditions and high rent in Asylum Hill. (pay attention to the language!)