# Central Mass. would lose nine opportunity zones under new state map

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Author: Sequoia Research
Published: 2026-10-16T22:42:52.129Z
Updated: 2026-10-16T23:19:47.310Z
Original source: [Worcester Business Journal](https://wbjournal.com/article/central-mass-would-lose-nine-opportunity-zones-under-new-state-map/)
Source published: 2026-10-06T07:00:00.000Z
Type: News
Topics: OZ Funds

Worcester Business Journal reported that Central Massachusetts would have 15 Opportunity Zone tracts under the state's proposed new map, down from 24 in the earlier designation round. Worcester itself would increase from six to seven zones, while several other communities would lose designations.

The report describes proposed additions near medical and biomanufacturing institutions and a first zone for Shrewsbury. Massachusetts submitted 104 tracts statewide from a pool of 414 eligible areas. The changes remained subject to Treasury certification, making the article a description of proposed geographic coverage rather than final approvals.

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