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Somersworth council approves five-year tax relief for Nostos MMA at Somersworth Plaza
Summary
The Somersworth City Council approved a five-year Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive Program award for Nostos MMA’s planned redevelopment at 1 Somersworth Plaza after public comment and committee review; councilors discussed downtown revitalization and rejected eminent-domain plans.
The Somersworth City Council voted to approve a five-year Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive Program (CRTRIP) application from Devin Powell of Nostos MMA Gym for redevelopment of 1 Somersworth Plaza, the former Lucky’s supermarket.
The approval came after a public hearing in which Devin Powell described his business, said he operates Nostos MMA with his wife, Carolyn, that the academy has “over 300 students,” and requested space that would double his current footprint and provide better parking. Powell said the gym offers community programs including free months for bullied children and partnerships with UNH for self-defense training.
Councilors discussed the plaza and downtown…
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