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Waterford EDC outlines support to help mall tenants relocate
Summary
At its Jan. 14 meeting the Waterford Economic Development Commission heard that the town will act as a conduit to connect mall tenants with SECTER and DECD programs offering low-interest loans and grants to assist with relocation; no funding decision was made.
At its Jan. 14 meeting, the Waterford Economic Development Commission heard an update about town efforts to assist retail tenants affected by mall changes.
Mark Wujtewicz, planner and interim planning director, told the commission that he and First Selectman Rob Brule met with mall tenants and representatives from SECTER and the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development to discuss relocation assistance. Wujtewicz said the town is serving as a conduit to connect tenants with SECTER and DECD programs that may provide low-interest loans and grants to help tenants move into new leased spaces.
The commission did not approve any funding or make a formal commitment to underwrite tenant costs at the meeting. Wujtewicz’s update described the town’s role as facilitation and referral to state and regional programs rather than as a direct grantor. No specific program names, dollar amounts, or eligibility criteria were presented at the meeting.
Commissioners did not debate or vote on a relief program during the session; the discussion was informational. The commission’s next steps, as reported at the meeting, are continued outreach to tenants and coordination with SECTER and DECD representatives to identify potential financial options and application pathways.
