10/03/2026
I'm thrilled to share that more than $20.1 million is coming to communities across our district through the latest round of the Commonwealth’s Community One Stop for Growth!
These investments will support housing, infrastructure, downtown revitalization, economic development, and long-term community planning in the district.
Here’s the breakdown:
Town of Belchertown: $2,250,500
• $1.865M to complete critical water, sewer, drainage, and roadway improvements at Sportshaven Mobile Home Park, preserving 38 affordable homes
• $240K for water and sewer infrastructure supporting redevelopment at Carriage Grove
• $95K to complete the town’s wayfinding signage project
• $50K to advance the creation of a Massachusetts Cultural District
City of Chicopee - Mayor's Office: $250,000
• Pre-development work to advance redevelopment of the former Uniroyal complex, with plans for 448 housing units, retail, and open space
Town of East Longmeadow: $150,000
• $100K for a Pedestrian Access & Mobility Plan for the Center Town District
• $50K to advance planning for a shared-benefits district in Center Square
Town of Longmeadow: $5 million
• Major transportation, stormwater, and streetlighting improvements supporting new commercial development and a safer, more accessible downtown
Town of Ludlow: $75,000
• Feasibility and redevelopment planning for two vacant surplus properties
Town of Palmer: $5.15 million
• $5M for major sewer infrastructure improvements on Thorndike Street and Shearer Street
• $150K for new zoning focused on creating a walkable, mixed-use village center near the proposed rail station
City of Springfield, MA - Office of Communications: $7,196,635
• $5M to continue Main Street and Convention District improvements supporting new housing and retail
• $1.247M for critical water and sewer improvements preserving 312 affordable homes at Boston Road Mobile Home Park
• $950K to advance redevelopment of the Colonial Block and historic Shean Block downtown
The Town of Warren, MA: $110,000
• Development of an Asset Management Plan for the West Warren Water District to identify infrastructure needs and help support future housing