46 Flynn Ave. Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Main Office: (518) 561-0720 Maintenance Work Orders: (518) 563-0430 ext 105 Emergency Work Orders: (518) 726-0543 Service Coordinator: (518) 562-0230 <BACK

RVSP Office:
The Clinton County RSVP office is located on the first floor and is accessible to all seniors and participants.

Laundry Facilities:
Main Floor

Shared Aide Program:
Russell H. Barnard Apartments participates in a program where aides are assigned to each senior building if resident qualifies.

Senior Service Coordinator:
The Service Coordinator assists Plattsburgh Housing Authority senior residents obtain services. The coordinator interacts with the residents to help improve their quality of life, as well as promote independent living.

Full Time Maintenance:
The Plattsburgh Housing Authority offers a full-time maintenance service. There is an employee assigned to each complex. During office hours, any work item that needs to be done, must be called into the maintenance office. Work orders are computer generated and are given to an assigned maintenance worker. All work orders are addressed in a timely manner allowing for emergency items first.

An "emergency" work order phone has been established for emergencies when the office is closed. An assigned employee answers these calls and responds to all emergencies. Emergency items are health and safety issues such as: non-functioning smoke detectors, water leaks and electrical problems.

Transportation:
CART Bus Schedule:
Price Chopper - Every other Tuesday
Hannaford - Every Thursday
This service is offered to the senior citizens free of charge. The bus leaves at 9:30 am and returns when all grocery shopping is complete.

Special Events:
Each high-rise has a community room with cable television, a VCR, a kitchen area, and various scheduled events. Community rooms may be reserved by the residents for special events.

Activities:
The following is a list of scheduled events at Russell H. Barnard Apartments.
Golden Age Club
Gardening
Monthly Covered Dish
BINGO
The Community room has: piano, organ, computer (w/ internet access) and vending machines
Other activities include: annual picnic, movies, and karaoke.

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