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Sixteen tenants who have not paid their rent are facing eviction. The landlord believes that NECAP has failed to live up to their agreement (checks from the State Welfare Dept. were returned to the state or held by a bondsman until the strike was…

Four attorneys who own property in the Hungerford Street neighborhood are appealing a zone change, contending that it does not align with public welfare and fails to address the broader needs of the community.

Bill Doak Writes again about the Hartford Areas Rally Together organization and their efforts to get together and vote on issues that they want to get to or work on in the next year. Some of the issues that they are looking to pursue are issues with…

HART congress sets priorities elects officers, leaves questions
Bill Doak, again writing about the HART, seems to have some interest in housing issues in Frog Hollow"

Republic Councilman John Cunnane proposes an ordinance that would designate an area as being residential property only.

A beautification campaign is being promoted by residents and homeowners. This includes special refuse collections, extra street sweeping, housing code enforcement, and building repair efforts.

A new program allows residents to improve their homes at reduced rates. Not only does this encourage the upkeep of houses in the area, but is a cost-friendly approach to preserving the neighborhood.

Two residents go before the City's Fair Rent Commission to protest rent rates being requested by their landlord.

The state of housing is going downhill in Asylum Hill, with most units not following housing codes. Code enforcement won't work alone; more home ownership and care for property is needed. Residents suggest higher fines for code violations and…

Residents in Dauntless Lane who previously formed a tenant association have made improvements that they promised. Street lights have been implemented, management has added locks on doors and windows and high chain-link fences have been put up.