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wbjournal.com | October 19, 2026 | Worcester Business Journal 19 Note: In January 2024, the U.S. Census Bureau changed its methodology from Metropolitan Statistical Areas to Core Based Statistical Areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, Unadjusted for Worcester Core Based Statistical Area Building permits for new housing in Greater Worcester 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 1999 '00 '01 '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '01 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16 '17 '18 '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24* '25 Real Estate Funded by a $2 million investment from Attorney General Andrea Campbell's Office, receivers can get loans of up to $250,000 to finance receiverships across Massachusetts. Loans are offered at competitive rates 0% interest if you're working with a non- profit to convert property into affordable homeownership opportunities Additional loan up to $250,000 (same financing rates and terms) is available for receivers with properties in Worcester County, funded by a $1 million investment from Greater Worcester Community Foundation WCHR Securities is offering a receivership loan product through the REACH Program! Worcester Community Housing Resources, Securities 85 Prescott Street, Suite 101 Worcester, MA 01605 | 508-799-0322 | info@wchr.org | wchr.org Scan this QR code for more information and to apply for a loan. versation. ey're listening to what's going on." Sweeney said MassDevelopment's immediate responsibility is to remain a consistent steward, keep Devens' day-to-day operations running, and communicate openly with munici- pal officials. e agency maintains roads and recreational fields, operates utilities, provides fire and emergency medical services, and contracts with the Massachusetts State Police for policing. "It's like a good referee," Sweeney said of MassDevelopment's role. "When good referees are really doing their job, you don't really notice them." e long-term challenge is to make any governance change just as unob- trusive: preserving reliable services, predictable permitting, and business confidence while creating room for more homes and a larger residential voice. ose elements helped Devens move beyond its military past, and stake- holders must decide which parts of the model are essential to its future. W