ST. ALBANS, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) - The ribbon has been cut, and with it, a new chapter begins for older Vermonters in St. Albans. Reid Commons, a $19 million housing development, officially opened this week, offering affordable and accessible living for adults aged 55 and older.

Located on Lower Newton Road, Reid Commons features 33 one- and two-bedroom apartments designed with comfort, independence, and community in mind. The residence includes both affordable and market-rate units, reflecting a growing need for housing that allows seniors to stay connected and supported while living on their own.

For residents like Marie Bessette, that sense of community is what makes the new development special.

"Everybody’s been so friendly and nice… and wonderful. Very social," Bessette said. “That is

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