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Charles Street land granted to Habitat
What a difference two years makes.
The town council approved the transfer of $587,000 from the Redevelopment Agency fund to the general fund to "buy" the small Charles Street lot slated to be a Habitat for Humanity affordable housing project. The RDA will then grant the land and $50,000 for preconstruction costs to Habitat.
When the town first decided to accept Habitat for Humanity's offer to build an affordable dwelling in 1998, the pie-shaped parcel was appraised at $260,000. Due to disagreements with Caltrans involving an easement, the project was delayed. In August the town reappraised the property at $537,000.
Habitat for Humanity, a national nonprofit organization, plans to build a two to three bedroom single family residence on the property.
Local individuals who meet the income and other eligibility criteria will be given priority.
Neighborhood Center is site for flu shots
The Santa Clara County Public Health Department will be offering low-cost flu shots at the Los Gatos Neighborhood Center Nov. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m.
All people over the age of 60, people with chronic heart and lung disorders, medical personnel, and pregnant women in their second or third trimester should receive the vaccine. Children under 18 need a statement from their physician and signature from a parent.
The cost of the vaccination is $5. Call the public health department at 408.299.6850 for more information.
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