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PERFECT SCORE FROM HUD: The East Greenwich Housing Authority received its annual federal assessment of the local Section 8 program: a perfect score of 100. This elevates the EGHA Section 8 program to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development “high performer” status.

Section 8 funnels federal housing assistance to private property owners who accept low-income tenants. Over 150 housing units are in the authority’s Section 8 program, and the authority delivers about $1 million annually to local property owners in rent payments.

The 14 indicators for which the authority received across-the-board perfect scores include housing quality, regular inspections, managing the waiting list, accurate record-keeping, and the provision of opportunities for low-income people to seek and maintain employment through the Family Self Sufficiency program.

The East Greenwich Housing Authority, established in 1967, is a nonprofit organization, headquartered in downtown East Greenwich.

NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND BOARD GOLDEN ‘R’ AWARD: Robert Jeffrey, of Lincoln, principal/owner of Paragon Properties LLC, a firm specializing in investment residential real estate and property management in Northern Rhode Island was awarded the 2008 Golden “R” Award at the board’s annual meeting.

A member of the Northern Rhode Island Board of Realtors for six years, Jeffrey has served as a director since 2006 and is currently treasurer for the board. He has chaired the finance committee and serves on the grievance and education committees. AFFILIATION CHANGE: Claudia Pisaturo-Veiga has joined The Martone Group Inc. at Re/Max Properties in Smithfield.

AGENT OF THE MONTH: Lee Raymond is the top selling agent at RE/MAX Professionals for the month of October.

2009 NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND BOARD PRESIDENT: Susan Stamford was installed as president at the Rhode Island Association of Realtors annual meeting.

She has been a member of the Northern Rhode Island Board of Realtors since 1996 and previously served as treasurer/corporate secretary and president elect before moving into the president’s position.

TOP LISTING AGENT: Nancy Crawley of Narragansett has been named top listing agent and selling partner at Albert Realtors/GMAC for the month of October.

THE GREATER PROVIDENCE BOARD OF REALTORS NEW PRESIDENT: Sussy DeLeon, CBR, broker/owner of RE/MAX New Horizons in Providence was installed as the board’s 102nd president. She served last year as chair of the board’s cultural diversity committee and has served on the executive committee for the past several years. She currently serves on the Greater Providence board’s finance and nominating committees.