Northagate has an amazing history of perseverance and activism that has led to our being a national model for resident-owned affordable housing. Find videos and historic newspaper clippings on our new timeline website www.northgatehistory.org.
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NROC TO COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY AGAIN! It’s March and time to gather as a community to hear what we did in 2019. We'll honor our youth and volunteers, vote for Resident Directors, catch up with neighbors, and grab a bite to eat. The event is Thursday, March 26 from 5:30 to 7:00pm. We’ll…
Community doesn't just happen—it gets built when we meet our neighbors, laugh together, and lend an ear or a helping hand. Northgate Apartments is a vibrant and engaged community, and our many events play a big role in making that happen! Check out what we have coming up: NROC Winter-Fest | February 15, 2020 Residents…
By Leean Sack There is a chill in air… We all know what is coming, love it or hate it….Winter! I’m already thinking to myself, “How am I going to survive this winter with 2 very active toddlers without going completely stir crazy?” I usually hit the hibernation button and call it till Spring, but…
By Leean Sack Self-Care… We all say it and have heard it a million times, “you can’t pour for an empty cup” and “take time for yourself.” I would love to say that I adopted this into my hectic schedule raising twins, but I really didn’t. It seemed like an impossible feat especially the during…
By Leean Sack As summer finally arrives at Northgate, I see more and more people out and about, gathering with old friends and making new ones. I often am wandering through Northgate with the twins and think to myself, how great is it that I can walk out my door and every time I get…
Host Erhard Mahnke chats with Carol Jaramillo, Community Builder for the Northgate Resident's Ownership Corporation (NROC), and Linda Romeo, NROC Resident Board Member and long time Northgate Resident, about Northgate Housing and it's 30 years of success as a resident-owned affordable housing community, including the recent completion of the Northgate timeline.—From CCTV.org/watch-tv/programs/northgate-housing
Northgate's celebration of our 30 year anniversary is featured on MyChamplainValley.com. A few quotes from the article include: "We're celebrating 30 years of ownership, resident ownership," said Linda Romeo, a longtime resident who has lived at Northgate for 48 years. She remembers when conditions were poor, and now she serves as the Secretary of Northgate's board to…
HEY TEENS! Did you know that the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington, VT, has a place just for you? The Kickin' Teen Space is here for you! We’ve got your next favorite book, but that’s not all—FIND YOUR PLACE! Lounge & study space Charging station Card and board games Computers just for teens Anime Club Makerspace…
Just one of Northgate Apartment's fun social activities is a regular night out for adults aged 50 and over. Sometimes we cook at home, and sometimes we head out to a local restaurant together. Last month, we made this delicious Cheese and Tomato Pie. It's perfect for the fall season, warm and hearty! 6 Servings…