Mosaic Commons Newsletter
February, 2007

PERMIT APPROVED!!
We are very excited to announce that, together with our partner Camelot
Cohousing, we've been granted our permit to build in Berlin, MA. On January
10, the Berlin zoning board voted to approve our permit. Then we waited
anxiously to see if any of our neighbors would appeal the decision; on
February 6 the appeal period ended, and we are now officially approved
to build on Sawyer Hill in Berlin!

THE PATH FORWARD
Now that we are approved, we are kicking into high gear.
Our current estimated timeline:

Now: completing the Design Development phase
April-June: final Construction Documents
June-July: bidding for construction
Summer 07: site construction begins
Fall 07: home and Common House construction begins
Fall 08: MOVE-IN!!

SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY
This month we celebrated Mosaic Commons' 7th Anniversary with our
traditional pot-luck party and Yankee Swap! New View Cohousing
in Acton kindly hosted the event in their Common House.
Fun was had by young and not-so-young alike. Pictures of
the event can be seen at our website:
http://photos.mosaic-commons.org/7anniv

UPCOMING EVENTS
Site Walks: March 4, April 1 (1:00 PM)
Intro Meetings: March 18, April 16 (1:00 PM)
General Meetings: March 4, March 18, April 1, April 16 (3:30-6:30)
(NOTE: The March 4 General Meeting will start at 3:00PM instead of the
usual 3:30)

JOIN US!
It isn't too late to join Mosaic Commons, and now that we have received
our comprehensive permit, the major risks have passed.

We still have the following unit types available:
1 bedroom flats (2)
2 bedroom townhouses (4)
3 bedroom townhouses (2)
4 bedroom townhouses (1)

But these are sure to go fast; we are targeting
summer to have all available units pre-sold. If you'd like to
learn more, come to an Intro Meeting on the third Sunday of the
month or a site walk on the first Sunday of the month. If you've
already been to an Intro Meeting but have been waiting to get involved,
now's the time. Come to our General Meetings, held on the
first and third Sundays every month in Marlboro.

SUPPORT US!
This winter and spring, we will be needing a lot of capital as
we approach construction. You can help support us AND make
a sound investment through our Friends and Family Loan Program.
The program offers terrific interest rates on loans of any size.
Contact finance@mosaic-commons.org or call Diana Carroll at
(978) 263-3206 for more information.

CONTACT US!
For more information, visit our web site: www.mosaic-commons.org,
send us email at info@mosaic-commons.org or give Steph Doss a call at
(508) 453-0446.