Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • November 6, 2013 Airmount Woods (continued from page 5) described as an oasis of calm that will foster healthful and positive behavioral change, increase focus and attention, and increase self-esteem and well-being. In addition to Mayor Botta, the trustees of Ramsey Housing, Inc. include Mary Connolly, Ken Gubala, the Hon. Paul Huot, and Barbara Smith. Project partners include Ramsey Housing, New Horizons in Autism, Virgona & Virgona Architects, Reduce Construction Corporation, Conklin Associates, and BCUW/Madeline Partnership. Architect James Virgona’s design includes two build- ings attached by a breezeway. Each building contains four private housing units, common areas, and space for staff members, although no service providers will reside at the premises. The property will feature 24-hour supervised care by New Horizons in Autism, Inc., which will also provide programming services at the residence and will arrange for off-site services and activities. Residents will also be able to attend vocational programs suited to their abilities. This project was spearheaded by Ramsey Housing, Inc., the non-profit corporation created and formed by Ramsey residents to oversee the development. The Borough of Ramsey transferred ownership of the site to RHI for this development and the operation of the residence. The project, which cost approximately $1.6 million, is being funded by various sources. The prop- erty acquisition cost to the Borough of Ramsey of nearly $900,000 has been reimbursed from the Borough’s Afford- able Housing Trust Fund, and an $800,000 development contribution has been made to RHI from this trust fund. The fund was created through past fees on commercial and residential development in Ramsey pursuant to COAH regulations. The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, established under the New Jersey Department of Commu- nity Affairs, helped fund the project through a restricted mortgage. Funding was also provided by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities, and BCUW. Left: James Olivero and his brother Michael. Right: A view of Airmount Woods.