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Council approves $3.1 million MassWorks grant to rebuild Stafford Street and support Mariner Mill redevelopment
Summary
The Lawrence City Council voted to expend a $3.1 million MassWorks infrastructure grant to reconstruct Stafford Street, build sidewalks, lighting and stormwater work to support the Mariner Mill mixed-use redevelopment, which developers described as 148 affordable and workforce units plus community commercial space; the council approved the committee report and carried the motion after debate over parking and public‑safety impacts.
The Lawrence City Council approved authorization to expend a $3,100,000 MassWorks infrastructure grant from the state’s Executive Office of Economic Development to reconstruct Stafford Street and related sidewalks, lighting, parking and stormwater infrastructure supporting the Mariner Mill mixed‑use redevelopment.
Planning Director Daniel McCarthy told the council the grant covers design and construction of the public infrastructure at the northern city gateway, including a full‑depth street rebuild and stormwater work. “The grant is a $3,100,000 infrastructure grant,” McCarthy said, and he confirmed the city will not provide a cash match for the MassWorks award; Lawrence Community Works will provide the project match.
Representatives for the developer and Lawrence…
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