MassDevelopment awards stabilization grants for Colonial and Sheen Blocks

Oct 20, 2026

Staff said the city received state MassDevelopment awards to stabilize the Colonial Block ($450,000) and make waterproofing upgrades to the Sheen Block ahead of redevelopment.

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City community development staff told the finance committee MassDevelopment and the state's 1‑Stop awards include two grants under the underutilized properties program. The first award—$450,000—will fund stabilization work at the Colonial Block; a second award targets waterproofing and preservation at the Sheen Block (corner of State and Maine).

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