New Affordable Housing for Veterans Built in Westford

A new affordable housing development for veterans has been built in Westford.

The development is on Carlisle Road and has five one- and two-bedroom units. It was built by CHOICE Housing Opportunities for Intergenerational and Community Endeavors, the nonprofit partner of the Chelmsford Housing Authority.

The group also built the Richard P. O’Neil Housing for Veterans, which is located on Manahan Street in Chelmsford and has eight units. Construction was funded through public and private partnerships.

Congresswoman Niki Tsongas on Wednesday will join Chelmsford and Westford officials to celebrate the grand opening for the developments.

“Ensuring the brave servicemen and women who serve in our armed forces transition smoothly to civilian life should be one of our highest priorities at every level of government,” Tsongas said in a statement. “I commend the Chelmsford Housing Authority for pursuing strong public/private partnerships to provide needed housing assistance to veterans in the Third District.”

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