RIDGEWOOD CONDITIONS HIT ; TENANT MEETING WEDNESDAY AT FITCHBURG APARTMENTS FIRST Edition

According to [Sergio Matiz], who is one of two Spanish speakers on the Ridgewood staff, the meeting will allow dissatisfied renters to explain exactly how they would like Ridgewood to address their complaints more effectively. Fitchburg Mayor Tom Clauder remained skeptical, saying management knew fr...

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Published inThe Capital times
Main Author Jessica Benton Cooney Correspondent for The Capital Times The writer retains the copyright for this article
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Madison, Wis Madison Newspapers, Inc 05.04.2004
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FITCHBURG
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Summary:According to [Sergio Matiz], who is one of two Spanish speakers on the Ridgewood staff, the meeting will allow dissatisfied renters to explain exactly how they would like Ridgewood to address their complaints more effectively. Fitchburg Mayor Tom Clauder remained skeptical, saying management knew from the beginning that they were renting to tenants who speak only Spanish or very little English. "I would think they should have someone on staff that could communicate with these people," Clauder said. At that meeting, tenants' complaints were outlined and concerns were addressed about the deterioration of the Ridgewood facility, and Clauder set an April 15 deadline for management to draft a plan to improve conditions at Ridgewood. Management also agreed to sponsor monthly meetings with Clauder and city staff members for progress updates.
ISSN:0749-4068