Building a Legacy: The Story of Simplex Homes
Building a Legacy: The Story of Simplex HomesHappenings Magazine, August 2026In 1971, a vision took shape in Scranton, Pennsylvania — a vision built on craftsmanship, innovation, and the belief that better homes could be built
Housing Initiative Praised Nationally
By Bob Kalinowski bkalinowski@citizensvoice.com PITTSTON — The City of Pittston is getting national praise over one of its housing initiatives. The International City/County Management Association recently awarded the city its “Community Partnership Award” for
Keene community celebrates new homes at Both Meadow Trail
Keene community celebrates new homes at Both Meadow TrailKEENE | More than 20 years after the nonprofit Adirondack Roots purchased a small parcel of land on Route 73, officials, homeowners, and community members gathered on
Ryan Mayes Promoted to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Simplex Industries Inc.
Simplex Homes is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Mayes from Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Simplex Industries Inc. Since joining the company in May
Adirondack Roots celebrates launch of Keene affordable housing complex
The first three homebuyers in the affordable-forever Both Meadow Trail project in Keene closed on their homes last week, marking an important step in easing the community’s housing shortage. Adirondack Roots, a nonprofit housing
2025 Henry P. Fricchione Employee of the Year Award – Lamar Brown
2025 Henry P. Fricchione Employee of the Year Award – Lamar Brown Lamar Brown began his career at Simplex in May 2019, joining the Receiving Department at Plant #2. Since that time, Lamar has
Fawn Valley Development – Homestead Development Corp.
This development includes six single-family homes and sixteen two-bedroom townhomes, designed for families earning up to 200% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Buyers of these homes include: teachers, nurses, state employees, and retired members
The winner of the 2025 Patrick A. Fricchione Sr. Employee of the year is: Josh Seamans
Josh’s first tour of duty at Simplex started in 1994.Josh eventually left and returned in February 2000 working as a carpenter in the sidewall department. In July of 2002 he promoted to the position of
Modular homes coming to Staten Island: 23 affordable units in Sandy-affected areas
Nicolette Cavallaro | ncavallaro@siadvance.com STATEN ISLAND, NY -- Staten Island is welcoming over 20 new houses in the next year. These new homes, spearheaded by Urban EcoSpaces Inc., may seem to appear overnight.
Northeast Pennsylvania Land Bank to Break Ground on New Modular Homes
Dupont, PA – November 4, 2025 — The Northeast Pennsylvania Land Bank will celebrate the groundbreaking of its newest affordable housing effort, the Mod-Home Initiative, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM at