Marlboro project set to begin

MARLBORO — Groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a six-unit apartment complex for residents of low-to-moderate income will be held tomorrow.

The project is being developed by Employment Options, Inc., a non-profit agency that serves adults with mental illness and other challenged populations in the Metro West area. Funding is being provided by the state Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Loan Bank.

Groundbreaking will be at 11 am. at 153 Mechanic Street, where the $1 million project will be developed. The vacant lot is owned by Options Properties, a subsidiary of Employment Options.

The 5,781 square foot independent living facility will house 10 residents. The building will contain four two-bedroom apartments and two one-bedroom apartments. A first floor two-bedroom apartment will be handicapped accessible. Apartments will be made available for rent at 30 percent of a member’s individual income. The apartments are expected to be available summer 2004.