Phase 1 of the Penacook Landing project (34 units) at the former Tannery site is fully occupied. For Phase 2, the Caleb Group will be applying for tax credits this coming August that will allow them to construct 20 additional apartments. Construction would likely begin in spring/summer 2022 and take about a year to complete. There isn’t a current active waiting list for Phase 2, but the need remains great. A Caleb representative said that more than one person cried when they got approved for their apartment, or when they were handed the keys on move-in day. Many seniors have been desperately looking for a stable, safe, affordable housing option.
Fortunately, the Caleb Group has provided this for our community. They have an on-site property manager and maintenance staff, plus a service coordinator who works with and for residents to help them access resources in the community, navigate challenges and solve problems; as an example, assisting older residents with access to food and groceries during the pandemic. The residents of Penacook Landing range from older people who are no longer working, parents with children (three school age children currently live in Phase 1), and working adults. Residents include our neighbors who need an affordable place to live.