1981

First electricity wind farm in country built on Crotched Mountain; a three-year pilot project. CMRC becomes one of first employers in region to offer on-site day care.

1982

Courtyard Apartments open in Manchester, NH.

1984

Crotched Mountain Residential Services opens in Derry, NH, supporting adults with developmental disabilities.

1985

Foster Grandparent Program of Southwestern NH affiliates with Crotched Mountain. CMRC's Adult Acquired Brain Injury Program established.

1986

Crotched Mountain Community Care (CMCC) opens in Portsmouth, NH, enabling seacoast residents with chronic illnesses and disabilities remain at home. Peabody Road Apartments open in Derry, NH.

1987

CMCC extends into northern NH for a four-year period as a co-sponsor of the "North Country Alzheimer's Partnership" with the Tri-County Community Action Program.

1990

James E. Chandler Pool Complex, equipped with hydraulic floors that can raise or lower to any depth, and Fox Meadow Apartments are dedicated at CMRC.

1991

Diesel co-generator installed at CMRC, significantly reducing the cost of electricity and the risk of outages.

1993

Library and Media Center opens at CMRC, making possible barrier-free access to information.

1994

CMCC extends services to Maine for three-year period.

1995

Forest Avenue Apartments open in Portland, ME. School Partnership Program begins supporting special education professionals in local public schools. Foundation launches web site.

1996

Crotched Mountain Community Options begins home-based services for NH adults with acquired brain injuries. Sunday Morning News Hour debuts on WNHQ-FM; one of the few radio reading services in the country broadcast over a commercial station.

1997

McIntyre School Apartments open in Whitefield, NH. Crotched Mountain Community Partnership begins home-based services for adults with acquired brain injuries living in the Albany, NY area.

1998

Greenbush Village Apartments open in East Greenbush, NY.

1999

CMRC's 62-bed specialty hospital is transformed into a home away from home for children and adults with disabilities.

2000

Fully-accessible playground dedicated. Employees adopt Workplace Values statement.

2001

Outpatient Services and Video Conference Center grand openings.

2002

Donald Shumway succeeds Major Wheelock as president of Crotched Mountain.

2003

CMRC celebrates 50th anniversary.

2004

First wheelchair accessible treehouse in New Hampshire dedicated.

2005

Campus Master Plan completed detailing strategies for building communities of mutual support.

2006

Open Source home grand opening.