Redevelopment projects move forward with conditions
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The Worcester Redevelopment Authority approved Washington Circle Realty’s land conveyance amendment and ground lease 4-0, while setting a deadline for resolving carrying-cost terms tied to the 484-500 Main Street project or beginning plans to rebid it.
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What this means
The Washington Square project’s closing may be delayed, but staff said the developer still expects to begin work in early 2026. For 484-500 Main Street, the developer must resolve responsibility for ongoing carrying costs by 5:00 p.m. on the day after Labor Day; otherwise, the authority will begin planning a new bidding process. The authority also reported that a buyer is conducting due diligence for a residential site and that staff are preparing a possible redevelopment plan for the RMV site.
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- Approved the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4-0 roll-call vote.
- Approved a motion requiring an acceptable resolution with the Menkiti Group on the 484-500 Main Street carrying-cost issue by 5:00 p.m. on the day after Labor Day, or the authority will begin plans to rebid the development.
- Approved Amendment No. 5 to the Terms of Conveyance with Washington Circle Realty, LLC for land at Washington Square by a 4-0 roll-call vote.
- Approved a ground lease with Washington Circle Realty, LLC for land at Washington Square by a 4-0 roll-call vote.
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