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Jarett Companies proposes 402,500‑sq‑ft warehouse; council leaves tax‑exemption measure on first reading
Summary
Jarett Companies presented a proposed 402,500‑square‑foot warehouse and requested a 10‑year, 75% enterprise‑zone tax exemption. Councilors discussed economic benefits, utility and site constraints and process questions; the ordinance was introduced but could not be suspended for final passage and remains on first reading.
Councilors discussed a proposed large logistics and warehousing development from Jarett Companies during the March 17 meeting. The sponsor introduced an ordinance to authorize an enterprise zone agreement that would grant a 10‑year, 75% tax exemption to support construction of a 402,500‑square‑foot warehouse and logistics facility.
City staff and the Worcester Growth Corporation described the project as a roughly $19.5 million investment that the company says would create about 30 full‑time jobs…
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