WRA Approves Six-Month Holdover for Union Station

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What happened

The board voted 4-0 to extend Maxwell Silverman's lease at Union Station through December 2026 with rent adjusted to $11,213.66 per month, allowing the operator to honor existing event bookings while the authority completes its competitive bidding process. A Harvard Kennedy School fellow presented three development scenarios for 611 Main Street, ranging from 15 percent to 60 percent affordable housing, to inform the future RFP. The authority also heard updates on bus lease negotiations, Denholm building redevelopment, and Union Station safety and operations.

Key decisions

• 📝 Maxwell Silverman's six-month lease holdover. The board voted 4-0 to approve a six-month holdover agreement extending the lease through December 2026, with rent adjusted 1.5 percent to $11,213.66 per month. The extension allows the operator to honor existing event bookings while the authority completes its competitive bidding process for long-term operators. (Vote 4-0). Read case details

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