--a brief look at the 'safe, decent,' subsidized housing offered by:
DHCD, RHA, MassHousing, and HUD--
The Inside Out of Rockland Place Apartments
Rockland, Massachusetts 02370
Feb. 6, 2013: Several times throughout the day, police cruisers entered and exited Rockland Place dba Spring Gate Apartments. About 4 p.m. police exited 93 Martha Drive again. They carried out a box and bag which appeared to be some type of evidence.
Feb. 4, 2013: Dead body found over the weekend in a truck at the parking lot of the China Plaza Restaurant at 35 Market Street . The matter is under investigation now, but more details should be coming forth later on in the day, according to a local newspaper and Police Lt. Nick Zeoli.
Feb. 1, 2013: Rockland Police at 93 Martha Drive.
Jan. 26, 2013: Police were called from Hannah Way about a fight and possible injury.
Jan. 25, 2013: Transport to Brockton Hospital from entrance at Spring Gate for evaluation
Jan. 24, 2013: Possible overdose at 92 Martha Drive
Jan. 21, 2013: Fire alarm pulled at 93 Martha Drive and feces found by apartment door in hallway
Jan. 20, 2013: Assault and battery at 93 Martha Drive
Jan. 14, 2013: 93 Martha Drive (see below, previous blog)
Jan. 11, 2013: Property damage at 63 Martha Drive, apt. D (see below)
Jan. 10, 2013: about 12:10 a.m. Harrassment at 93 Martha Drive
-- about 5 p.m. Harassment at 45 Hannah Way, apt. B
Jan. 2, 2013: 7:30 a.m. Malicious damage to motor vehicle on Martha Drive
-- 9:32 a.m. Assist citizen on Martha Drive
Jan. 1, 2013: 12:12 a.m.- Disturbance and loud noise on Martha Drive
-- Disturbance and assault and battery at 187 Martha Drive, apt. B
-- about 3:10 a.m.- Disturbance by front area of Spring Gate Apts.
-- 3:18 a.m.- Disturbance on Martha Drive
-- Protective custody at 150 Martha Drive
-- 11:23 p.m. Threats made on Martha Drive.
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After stories of mismanagement and corruption scandals in housing, Governor Deval Patrick outlined a proposal to reduce the amount of Housing Authorities in Massachusetts. (Read details here.)
Freedom can not ring in an oppressive society. This blog reflects thoughts, personal experiences, + several notes of interest on 'affordable' housing. What do you think of gov't financing nuisance properties? Rockland Place continues doing business as SPRING GATE APARTMENTS along Martha Drive + Hannah Way in Rockland, Mass. (shady business).
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
Twelve Hours on Martha Dr.
Monday - January 14, 2013
3:00 am: Rockland Police called to 93 Martha Drive due to loud music
6:15 am: Police called to 93 Martha Drive again.
7:00 am: Police called to 93 Martha Drive, apt. C by distraught woman
speaking poor English.
7:25 am: Medical call to 93 Martha Drive, apt. B. Caller taken out by ambulance.
7:30 am: Police return to 93 Martha Drive regarding previous upsets.
2:30 pm: Property manager calls police regarding lock change on door in vacant apartment at 93 Martha Drive, apt. D. Unknown person discovered inside apartment, asked to leave premises.
3:00 am: Rockland Police called to 93 Martha Drive due to loud music
6:15 am: Police called to 93 Martha Drive again.
7:00 am: Police called to 93 Martha Drive, apt. C by distraught woman
speaking poor English.
7:25 am: Medical call to 93 Martha Drive, apt. B. Caller taken out by ambulance.
7:30 am: Police return to 93 Martha Drive regarding previous upsets.
2:30 pm: Property manager calls police regarding lock change on door in vacant apartment at 93 Martha Drive, apt. D. Unknown person discovered inside apartment, asked to leave premises.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Another Forced Entry
Friday, 1/11/2013: forced entry with malicious damage to door and other property at, and inside of, 63 Martha Drive, 2nd floor, Rockland, Mass. Police were called; searched premises and surrounding area with Police dog.
Disregard for Residents with Disabilities
Thursday, 1/10/2013: around 12:05am, 93 Martha Drive, police were called due to a tenant with life-threatening medical issues being harassed by other tenants.
Thursday, 1/10/2013: around 5:00pm, a woman at 45 Hannah Way was harassed by other tenants. Property manager and police were called.
Sunday, 1-6-2013: 100 Martha Drive, tenants were harassed by other tenants. Attempted forced entry.
NOTE: There are times when police aren't called because residents are told by Rockland Police they "can't do anything about an incident unless Police see it happen". For this reason alone, this well-connected corporate landlord should keep their promises to install security cameras in common areas.
A typical pattern definitely continues to exist at Rockland Place dba Spring Gate Apartments where households of tenants with legitimate medical disabilities get harassed. In November/December 2012, another disabled resident became upset when her access was blocked on Hannah Way. Since 1996 to present, residents living here with disabilities are often harassed and intimidated by other residents and even by Management. Isn't it time for those in authority to finally put a stop to the illegal activities at this subsidized housing complex in Rockland, Massachusetts? It has become an all too familiar pattern to disregard the rights of certain households.
Thursday, 1/10/2013: around 5:00pm, a woman at 45 Hannah Way was harassed by other tenants. Property manager and police were called.
Sunday, 1-6-2013: 100 Martha Drive, tenants were harassed by other tenants. Attempted forced entry.
NOTE: There are times when police aren't called because residents are told by Rockland Police they "can't do anything about an incident unless Police see it happen". For this reason alone, this well-connected corporate landlord should keep their promises to install security cameras in common areas.
A typical pattern definitely continues to exist at Rockland Place dba Spring Gate Apartments where households of tenants with legitimate medical disabilities get harassed. In November/December 2012, another disabled resident became upset when her access was blocked on Hannah Way. Since 1996 to present, residents living here with disabilities are often harassed and intimidated by other residents and even by Management. Isn't it time for those in authority to finally put a stop to the illegal activities at this subsidized housing complex in Rockland, Massachusetts? It has become an all too familiar pattern to disregard the rights of certain households.
Friday, January 4, 2013
Hanover Police arrest Rockland Place Tenants
Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 at 1:48 a.m. on Washington St., two females who reside at a troublesome apartment building in Rockland Place dba SpringGate were arrested by Hanover Police for larceny-shoplifting. Arrest: Amanda L. Corbett, 22, 93 Martha Dr., Rockland. Charges: 3 counts of assault by dangerous weapon, conspiracy, operating a motor vehicle negligently to endanger, operating a motor vehicle without being licensed, stop sign violation, town road, larceny of property over $250. Arrest: Valerie A. Corbett, 45, 93 Martha Drive, Rockland, MA. Charges: larceny of property over $250, conspiracy.
Because too much illegal and disturbing activity already takes place inside the nuisance-oriented, federal and state funded housing complex in Rockland, I suppose these two residents wanted to spread their cheer elsewhere.
Because too much illegal and disturbing activity already takes place inside the nuisance-oriented, federal and state funded housing complex in Rockland, I suppose these two residents wanted to spread their cheer elsewhere.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Little Accountability in Subsidized Housing
Americans in need of affordable housing go without due to authorities' lack of accountability in government subsidized apartment complexes like Rockland Place dba Spring Gate Apts., Rockland, Mass. and other places like it. Click on the following link to read the Boston Globe article.
*From Chelsea to Springfield, Massachusetts public housing chiefs face little accountability
*From Chelsea to Springfield, Massachusetts public housing chiefs face little accountability
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Before Voting, Read This!
* Obama Scores Dictator Trifecta | Judicial Watch
............Earlier in the year the government-official daughter of Cuban military dictator Raul Castro proclaimed her country’s support for Obama during a visit to the U.S. .........
.......... Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez, who this week assured he’d vote for Obama if he were from the United States. ......
......Russia’s Vladimir Putin, who has eliminated most elections in his country, monopolized all major media and destroyed the political party system. ....... Putin has also had his police cronies in Moscow arrest peaceful, legal demonstrators and confiscate, destroy or damage private property. ........ (Read more by clicking here.)
Confiscate, destroy or damage private property? Sounds similar to the tactics used by Management at Rockland Place dba Spring Gate Apartments when tenants speak out and report illegal activities.
............Earlier in the year the government-official daughter of Cuban military dictator Raul Castro proclaimed her country’s support for Obama during a visit to the U.S. .........
.......... Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez, who this week assured he’d vote for Obama if he were from the United States. ......
......Russia’s Vladimir Putin, who has eliminated most elections in his country, monopolized all major media and destroyed the political party system. ....... Putin has also had his police cronies in Moscow arrest peaceful, legal demonstrators and confiscate, destroy or damage private property. ........ (Read more by clicking here.)
Confiscate, destroy or damage private property? Sounds similar to the tactics used by Management at Rockland Place dba Spring Gate Apartments when tenants speak out and report illegal activities.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
DECEPTIVE BUSINESS PRACTICES plus
Around 2:20 a.m. Saturday, September 29, 2012, a woman was heard repeatedly screaming from the door of 93 Martha Drive, "OH MY GOD! HELP!" Several police cruisers, fire apparatus, and an ambulance were called to that address again. This time the cause was for a suspected heroin overdose in the first floor hallway.
It's been reported, for many years, residents and live-ins habitually distribute illegal drugs in back of, and all around this, and other areas of Rockland Place dba Spring Gate Apartments. Just about every single day this past week, police have been called to 93 Martha Drive due to violence and other activity. It really shouldn't be too difficult for corporate partners to figure out who's not complying with their lease agreement. Duh!
(Notice Reads)
SPRINGGATE APARTMENTS, 52 Hannah Way, Rockland, MA 02370, 781-871-2323
September 21, 2012 - TO: ALL RESIDENTS - RE: INSPECTION
On Monday September 24,2012 a representative from Boston Capital will be on site at
Spring Gate Apartments to perform an inspection of the property. All areas ofthe
property will be inspected including buildings, grounds, common areas and
approximately 20 apartments which will be chosen at random by the representative on the
day of the inspection. Since there will be no additional notice regarding which units will
be inspected all residents should be prepared.
The Boston Capital representative will be accompanied by Spring Gate management
staff. Your presence is welcome during the inspection but not mandatory. If your unit is
chosen and you are not home we will leave a notice in your apartment apprising you of
our visit.
We appreciate your cooperation in preparing for this inspection. Please remember that the
common area hallways must be clear at all times. No bicycles, carriages or other personal
belongings. Thank you. (signed) Janet Hamilton, Property Manager
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September 24, 2012 at approximately 10:00 p.m., a male resident from 187B Martha Drive, intentionally disturbed other residents again by screeching and squealing his blue Mustang along Martha Drive. If Ellen Connolly or Ms. Noble, of the Boston HUD office monitored Rockland Place dba Spring Gate Apartments as they promised, many of these disturbances, and other lease violations might not continue. (click on image below to enlarge)
It's been reported, for many years, residents and live-ins habitually distribute illegal drugs in back of, and all around this, and other areas of Rockland Place dba Spring Gate Apartments. Just about every single day this past week, police have been called to 93 Martha Drive due to violence and other activity. It really shouldn't be too difficult for corporate partners to figure out who's not complying with their lease agreement. Duh!
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While the HUD REAC inspection never took place at this subsidized housing complex, according to Management's distributed notice, tenants at Spring Gate Apartments received, yet, another notice of inspection. This fifth notice of inspection, distributed during the month of September, stated the inspection would be performed by Boston Capital and the Rockland Place Property Manager (employed by Cornerstone Corporation and/or First Hartford Corp.) Congratulations ... This time Management showed up!(Notice Reads)
SPRINGGATE APARTMENTS, 52 Hannah Way, Rockland, MA 02370, 781-871-2323
September 21, 2012 - TO: ALL RESIDENTS - RE: INSPECTION
On Monday September 24,2012 a representative from Boston Capital will be on site at
Spring Gate Apartments to perform an inspection of the property. All areas ofthe
property will be inspected including buildings, grounds, common areas and
approximately 20 apartments which will be chosen at random by the representative on the
day of the inspection. Since there will be no additional notice regarding which units will
be inspected all residents should be prepared.
The Boston Capital representative will be accompanied by Spring Gate management
staff. Your presence is welcome during the inspection but not mandatory. If your unit is
chosen and you are not home we will leave a notice in your apartment apprising you of
our visit.
We appreciate your cooperation in preparing for this inspection. Please remember that the
common area hallways must be clear at all times. No bicycles, carriages or other personal
belongings. Thank you. (signed) Janet Hamilton, Property Manager
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September 24, 2012 at approximately 10:00 p.m., a male resident from 187B Martha Drive, intentionally disturbed other residents again by screeching and squealing his blue Mustang along Martha Drive. If Ellen Connolly or Ms. Noble, of the Boston HUD office monitored Rockland Place dba Spring Gate Apartments as they promised, many of these disturbances, and other lease violations might not continue. (click on image below to enlarge)
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