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Redevelopment Authority

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Aug 20, 2026

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Storefront grant program moves toward launch

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 25, 2026

Downtown storefront changes remain on hold

The Authority concluded that implementing downtown storefront design recommendations was currently too ambitious and expensive for Main Street businesses. Ride Circuit service remains scheduled to begin July 1, with the smaller vehicle to be replaced by a handicap-accessible vehicle.

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Briefing

Jun 11, 2026

Redevelopment Authority Meeting Summary

The Redevelopment Authority and the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce agreed to work toward a promotional event on September 24 to support local revitalization efforts. Members also discussed recruiting a replacement intern after the current intern's June 30 departure.

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Briefing

May 28, 2026

Authority Corrects Business Statement

The Wareham Redevelopment Authority voted 3-0 to adopt an apology and retraction after an inaccurate statement about Bentley Companies appeared in Wareham Week, and authorized counsel to send the statement to the company and newspaper.

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Downtown programs and redevelopment updates

The Authority agreed without dissent to continue the Downtown Dollars program through the summer and fall. It also reported that $30,000 approved at Town Meeting will supplement more than $53,000 already committed to the RideCircuit pilot, although the contract has not been signed.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Authority backs expanded Onset transit pilot

The authority voted 4-1 to commit $83,024 to the Ride Circuit mini-transport pilot benefiting Onset Village, with $30,000 expected from Onset parking revenue if Town Meeting approves the budget.

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Briefing

Mar 26, 2026

Funding Advances Dam Removal Plans

The authority reported receiving a $650,000 grant for final engineering design at the Tremont Nail Factory dam and said applications are being prepared to cover the required 30% town match, potentially allowing dam removal to begin within the next few months.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Authority backs Onset microtransit pilot

The Wareham Redevelopment Authority voted 4-1 to move forward with a recommended Ride Circuit pilot from Memorial Day through Labor Day, allocating $53,024. The proposed service would use two small accessible vehicles for 50 hours per week in an approximately 1.1-square-mile Onset service area.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Authority Funds Harbor and Harvest Festivals

The Wareham Redevelopment Authority voted 3-0-0 to fund up to $10,000 for each of the Harbor Fest and Harvest Fest events, with any Community Events Committee funding returned to the Authority.

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Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

Storefront grant program moves toward launch

The Wareham Redevelopment Authority voted 4-0 to authorize a press release for its new Storefront Renovation Grant Program. The Downtown Dollars program had $10,521.50 remaining from its original $12,000 allocation and is being prepared for a relaunch with more advertising.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Authority approves contracts and promotion

The Redevelopment Authority voted 5-0 to authorize the Planning Director to enter contracts up to $10,000 and amend total contract values up to $15,000. It also voted 5-0 to authorize a full-page physical and digital advertisement in the Boston Red Sox Official 2026 Yearbook to promote Wareham economic development and Main Street revitalization.

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