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Committee approves three‑year extension for Wayfinders’ Rainville redevelopment

Springfield Community Preservation Committee · January 14, 2026
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The Community Preservation Committee voted to extend a previously awarded $250,000 CPA commitment for the Rainville Hotel and related buildings to Feb. 28, 2029, to allow Wayfinders to pursue tax credits and finalize financing; Vandana Serene said the extension is needed given COVID delays and added decarbonization costs.

The Springfield Community Preservation Committee voted to extend a $250,000 CPA commitment to Wayfinders for the Rainville Hotel/Newquot Terrace redevelopment to Feb. 28, 2029, so the nonprofit developer can complete financing and begin construction.

Wayfinders senior project manager Vandana Serene told the committee the organization submitted a low-income housing tax credit pre-application and is also…

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