Community Development
Contact: Department of Planning & Community Development
413-967-9648 x120
Director: Rob Watchilla
rwatchilla@townofware.com
Assistant: Kristen Jacobsen
kjacobsen@townofware.com
2022 Meeting Dates
Meeting Minutes
LIMITED TIME
Buy Ware Now & the Town of Ware is offering four $2,500.00 grants for first time home buying for down payment assistance.
Click Here for the Flyer
Click Here for the Application
Additional Information and Links:
MA Department of Housing and Community Development
Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation
Quaboag Valley Chamber of Commerce
Ware Domestic Violence Task Force
Ware Adult Learning Center (TLP)
Quaboag Hills Community Coalition
Behavioral Health Network at Valley Human Services
Ware Business & Civic Assoc.
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
CDBG updates via PVPC site
Understanding Ware's Slum & Blight designation
View the CDS and CDBG Target Area (Target Area not required for FY2019 application)
CDS
Ware Target Area
Target Area Close Up
CDBG updates
Where Do I Go For Assistance?
| Assistance | Agency | Contact Info |
| Fuel Assistance | Community Action | 800.370.0940 |
| Help Paying Bills & Rent | Salvation Army in Ware | 413.277.5432 |
| Replacement (energy efficient) Windows/Doors | Community Action | 413.582.4237 |
| Low Income Housing | Ware Housing Authority | 413.967.4477 |
| non-CDBG Housing grants | USDA Rural Development | 413.585.1000 x4 |
| Home buyer/Homeowner programs | HAP, Inc. | 800.332.9667 |
| Foreclosure Prevention & Financial Literacy | Quaboag Valley CDC | 413.586.5855 x18 |
Community Development Authority (CDA)
The CDA meets the second Monday of each month or as otherwise posted with the Town Clerk.
| Name | Term Expires June 30 |
| Danielle Souza, Chair | 2024 |
| John Carroll | 2022 |
| Brandy Bruso | 2024 |
| S.K. Robinson |
2024 |
| Rhiannon Gresty | 2023 |