About this meeting
- Government Body
- Redevelopment Authority
- Meeting Type
- Redevelopment Authority
- Location
- Lawrence, MA
- Meeting Date
- February 18, 2026
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
45 items on the agenda.
LRA FINANCES/REPORTS/MISC.•Item a
LRA Accounts
LRA FINANCES/REPORTS/MISC.•Item b
Invoices
LRA FINANCES/REPORTS/MISC.•Item c
Report from LRA Accountant on LRA finances, annual reporting requirements, required tax filings, etc.
LRA FINANCES/REPORTS/MISC.•Item d
Investment Opportunities
LRA FINANCES/REPORTS/MISC.•Item e
Correspondence
LRA FINANCES/REPORTS/MISC.•Item f
Miscellaneous
NEW BUSINESS•Item 1
Discussion regarding personnel structure and staffing matters. An executive session is anticipated pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3)
NEW BUSINESS•Item 2
Presentation and review of the proposed 2026 organizational budget for the Lawrence Redevelopment Authority (LRA)
NEW BUSINESS•Item 3
Discussion and vote to retain Attorney Dara Sandau as legal counsel for the Lawrence Redevelopment Authority (LRA)
NEW BUSINESS•Item 4
Review and discussion of potential office space options for the Lawrence Redevelopment Authority (LRA)
REAL PROPERTIES•Item 1
Discussion regarding the Lawrence Redevelopment Authority (LRA) authorizing the City of Lawrence to access LRA-owned easements in relation to the Mario Lucchesi Bridge Improvement Project
REAL PROPERTIES•Item 2
Discussion to authorize the sale of Unit Hydro, located at 300 Canal Street
REAL PROPERTIES•Item 3
Discussion to authorize the sale of the Chestnut Street alleyway (Parcel 128-29)
REAL PROPERTIES•Item 4
Discussion to authorize the sale of International Way (Parcel 201-8) and additional LRA-owned properties designated for energy conservation and green energy generation
OLD BUSINESS•Item a
Unit Hydro Maintenance
OLD BUSINESS•Item b
Attika Patio lease
OLD BUSINESS•Item c
Training of Board members pursuant to G.L. c. 121B § 5B
OLD BUSINESS•Item d
Preparation of Master Plan pursuant to G.L. c. 121B § 18
OLD BUSINESS•Item e
White Fund paintings
OLD BUSINESS•Item f
Urban Renewal Plan Amendment – James Carras
OLD BUSINESS•Item g
North Canal Overlook
OLD BUSINESS•Item h
Citizens Advisory Committee establishment
OLD BUSINESS•Item i
Maintenance/RFP of Chestnut Street Alleyway (Parcel 128-29)
OLD BUSINESS•Item j
LRA Title Rundowns
OLD BUSINESS•Item k
North Canal railings – ownership and maintenance obligations
OLD BUSINESS•Item l
LRA enrollment in Group Insurance Commission (GIC) for full-time employees
OLD BUSINESS•Item m
Discussion of legal strategy concerning the transfer of city property to the LRA. an executive session is anticipated pursuant to General Laws c. 30A, §21(a)(3)
OLD BUSINESS•Item n
Discussion of venue for future LRA meetings
OLD BUSINESS•Item o
LRA Insurance Review- Discussion of current insurance needs and policy development
OLD BUSINESS•Item p
LRA Executive Director Position and Contract
OLD BUSINESS•Item q
Request of the Downtown Lawrence Association for additional grant funding for downtown festival(s)
OLD BUSINESS•Item r
Sale of 300 Canal Street, Unit Hydro
OLD BUSINESS•Item s
RFP for redevelopment of city-owned parcels pursuant to the Lawrence TBD Urban Renewal Plan
OLD BUSINESS•Item t
Update on draft development agreements with selected developers for redevelopment projects
OLD BUSINESS•Item u
Update on major urban renewal plan amendment
OLD BUSINESS•Item v
LRA Gap Loan Program – Allocation of $250,000 to support Lawrence small enterprises
OLD BUSINESS•Item w
LRA Self-Sufficiency & Credit Repair Program – Funding of $125,000
OLD BUSINESS•Item x
Technical Assistance Grant – $25,000 grant to the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce
OLD BUSINESS•Item y
Solar Voltaic Project at Riverfront Industrial Park, Parcel 6B-3
OLD BUSINESS•Item z
Discussion and review of the Director of Planning and Development Strategy position
OLD BUSINESS•Item aa
Façade Improvement Grant Program – Review and discussion of program and funding opportunities
OLD BUSINESS•Item bb
Review and discussion of RFPs for the Microenterprise Loan Program and Credit Builder Loan Program, including associated technical assistance services through the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce
OLD BUSINESS•Item cc
Update on the Urban Renewal Plan and coordination with the City of Lawrence Economic Development Plan
OLD BUSINESS•Item dd
Proposal to hire an audit firm to conduct an audit of the LRA financial statements
OLD BUSINESS•Item ee