November 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 5 Ramsey Airmount Woods development now officially open Residents, including Michael Olivero, who led the pledge of allegiance at the ribbon cutting, will receive on-site services suited to their needs. “The Borough of Ramsey is proud to have served as a catalyst for expanded opportunities that meet the housing needs of people with autism,” Mayor Botta wrote in the event program. “Airmount Woods is ‘purpose built,’ that is, built specifically to provide affordable housing that supports the needs of individuals severely affected by autism and is among the first in the county to be built with public funds. “In doing so, we have brought together a unique mix of partners and resources who Ramsey Mayor Christopher Botta (holding scissors) and a host of other dignitaries at the ribbon cutting for Airmount Woods. Airmount Woods, a publicly funded and purpose-built housing development for adults with autism, is now open in Ramsey. Gina Plotino from Bergen County’s United Way, Ramsey Mayor Christopher Botta, and Bergen County Executive Kath- leen Donovan, joined the members of the Ramsey Housing Inc. and future Airmount Woods residents and their families at the Oct. 25 ribbon cutting ceremony. The 6,000 square foot property located at 180 Airmount Avenue will be home to eight young adults on the autism spectrum. have turned a compelling idea into a mean- ingful solution. Our heartfelt thanks go out to the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities and Bergen County’s United Way for their investments, and to the BCUW/Madeline Partnership, Virgona & Virgona Architects, Reduce Construction Corporation, and new Hori- zons in Autism for their expertise.” The housing complex was designed to provide homes that meet the needs of each resident and impart a sense of stability and comfort. A special feature of Airmount Woods is the Sensory Room, which is (continued on page 10)