Annie Hurley, 26, would love to live long-term in Salisbury in order to stay near her family and the friends she grew up with. She’s been part of the community for most of her life, attending Salisbury Central School and Housatonic Valley Regional High School. She loves the area for its beauty, lakes and recreational opportunities and appreciates the friendly community spirit. She says,” People are generous and help each other out”. “It’s the only place that’s ever felt right”. After graduating from Roanoke College she returned home and has been working for the Salisbury Bank since 2012.
Annie is currently living in the home of her godmother who has generously provided her with some private space and very low rent in exchange for help around the house. She has been looking since January for a rental apartment to share with a friend but cannot find anything she can afford. What rentals exist are either too expensive or are structured as seasonal rentals for weekenders and private school parents. Hurley says that “90% of my friends are still living at home and many are older than I am.” The costs of rentals are almost equivalent to the costs of a mortgage on a modest house. She would love to stay in Lakeville and eventually buy a home when she is more financially secure. In the meantime she continues to search for an apartment she can afford.
This article was published in The Lakeville Journal on 11/19/15.
Annie Hurley