City Council To Discuss Zoning Change For Stadium Building Condos

Tonight the Woonsocket City Council will meet with the city's General Assembly delegatation, discuss tax cancelations for two properties and an ammendment allowing the Stadium Building to be developed as condos.

The Council will meet tonight in the second floor conference room of City Hall, 169 Main St. to discuss "legislative matters that could affect Woonsocket" with the city's General Assembly delegation.

They'll also discuss a proposal to convert the Stadium Building, located next door to the Stadium Theater, into condominiums. According to the Woonsocket Call, the owner intends a $1.25 million project to convert the space into 21 condo units.

Economic Development Director Matt Wojcik has written a letter to Council members supporting the project (See attached .pdf).

Garret Mancieri, the realtor handling the sale of the building to the developer, said during the April 15 City Council meeting that he's been marketing the property for several years. "I think this is a great project for the city," Mancieri said, "I would hope that the people of Woonsocket come out and support us," during tonight's Zoning Board meeting (also at 7 p.m.), he said. Mancieri said anyone with questions about the project could call him at 401-651-1519.

The Council will also discuss the possible cancelation/abatement of taxes for two properties: 114 Fortin Dr. ($9,766.50) and 755 North Main St. ($8,874.81).