Vacant Parcel in Woburn Set for Major Clean-Up

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BOSTON—The 12-acre lot on Washington Street is set for a major makeover.

Attorney General Maura Healy announced Tuesday that she has entered into an agreement with Madison Woburn, LLC to clean up the parcel that is located within the Wells G&H Superfund site. The property has been vacant for over 25 years, and the project is projected to generate revenues of approximately $750,000 annually for the city.

“We are grateful to the EPA and Attorney General Maura Healey for their extraordinary, collaborative efforts helping us return this parcel of commercial land back to productive use,” said Woburn Mayor Scott Galvin in the announcement. “We also appreciate the diligence of City Staff for their work with the proposed project, which delivers both job opportunities and tax benefits for the City of Woburn.”

According to the AG’s release, Madison Woburn will develop the property into a mixed-use space that will feature two hotels and two restaurants.

The announcement also included agreements to clean up a dilapidated mill in North Adams and abandoned buildings in Brockton.

“These agreements will provide permanent jobs and help to revitalize the communities of North Adams, Woburn, and Brockton,” said AG Healey in the announcement. “Brownfields Covenant Not to Sue Agreements provide protection from liability that developers, prospective buyers, and municipalities rely on in order to move forward with projects that greatly benefit local communities.”

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