Four condos, three townhouses, a two-family, and a single family home were sold this week. 56 Capitol St. #2, $490,000, 1 bedroom 1 bathroom 757 sq. ft. Condo
22 Maplewood St.
Business
Small Business Owners to Talk About How They Collaborate During Panel Discussion
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The following announcement was provided by Little Local Conversations:
Join us for the first Watertown’s Open event at Get Lively Health and Fitness Studio on Friday, September 19, from 12 to 2 PM.
Get Lively owner Jan Taylor will be joined by a panel of small business owners that she’s collaborated with to share the story of how she’s used her studio to give a platform for others to start their own business. City of Watertown’s Senior Economic Planner Erin Rathe and leaders from the Watertown Business Coalition will also be providing commentary and sharing expertise. Watertown’s Open is a series of live podcast events that bring small businesses and local business advocates together to share their stories and knowledge to help lift the entire business community.Panelists include:Doug Orifice – Co-President, Watertown Business CoalitionErin Rathe – Senior Planner for Economic Development, City of WatertownJan Taylor – Get Lively Health & Fitness StudioLiz Padula – Artemis YogaAriel Nathanson – Finances for FeministsLiz Ganno – Precision Nutrition Certified Coach
The project is a collaboration between the City of Watertown’s Economic Development Planner, the Little Local Conversations podcast, and the Watertown Business Coalition.
Free, but limited space! RSVP here!
Business
Chamber Hosting Webinar on Unlocking Energy Savings for Your Business
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The following information was provided by the Charles River Regional Chamber:
The chamber’s Environmental Committee is hosting a webinar on the Main Streets energy efficiency program, which is now available to businesses, commercial property owners, non-profits, and houses of worship in Watertown and Newton Centre. Main Streets is a partnership between local energy providers, like Eversource and National Grid, and communities across Massachusetts to help small business owners become more energy-efficient. In this webinar, you will learn about how Watertown and Newton Centre business and property owners can access enhanced incentives under the Main Streets program before they run out later this fall. Including:
• no-cost, no-obligation energy assessments
• weatherization
• LED lighting
• refrigeration and kitchen upgrades
Unlock Energy Savings for Your Business: Main Streets Incentives in Watertown & Newton Centre
Thurs. Sept 18, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Via Zoom, Free
REGISTER NOW
Development
City Looking at How to Create Public-Private Partnership to Redevelop Watertown Square Parking Lots
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An illustration from the Watertown Square Area Plan with the municipal parking lot behind CVS outlined in red. The City Council is considering redeveloping that area. City Councilors will be wearing a second hat when it comes to the redevelopment of the parking lots behind CVS, the Watertown Library and perhaps others in Watertown Square. On Sept. 2, consultants from Innes Land Strategies Group spoke to the Council about their role as a Redevelopment Authority, and some of the options for making the projects a reality.
Real Estate
Nearly 40 Open Houses This Weekend in Watertown
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Dozens of properties will be hosting open houses over the weekend. 154 Cypress St. #154, $839,900, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom 1,361 sq. ft. Condo, Open houses: Saturday, Sept.
Development
Public Meeting on Proposal for Residential Project at 72 Mt. Auburn St.
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Illustrations of the proposed residential project at 72 Mt. Auburn St. (By Neh-Koo-Dah)
The developers of a project at 72 Mt. Auburn St. will host a public meeting on Sept.
Development
Two Multistory Residential Projects Proposed in New Watertown Square Zoning
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An illustration of the proposed residential building at 108 Water St. (WSQ Development LLC)
Two residential projects have been proposed in Watertown, south of the Charles River and another in a vacant site on Mt. Auburn Street. The projects are among the first that would be built the new Watertown Square Zoning districts created so the City would comply with the MBTA Communities Law. The first project in the new zones was a five-unit residential building at 75 Spring St., which is located in the WSQ1 zoning, which allows 3+ story (four stories with a stepped back fourth story) projects.
Around Town
Young Entrepreneur Starts Business Selling Freeze-Dried Candy
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Kai Pope, middle, sold freeze-dried candy at a pop-up at 1st Yard Market, which is owned by Omar Omolade, left. Also pictured is Kai’s mother, Lizz. An 11-year-old Watertown boy puts a spin on candy favorites and has started selling them at pop-ups and will be at the Faire on the Square. Kai Pope started Kandy by Kai, and sells freeze-dried candy, said his mother, Lizz. The freeze drying process puffs up the candy.
Real Estate
10 Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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Five condos, a pair of single-family homes and a pair of two-family home were sold this week
76 Salisbury Road #76, $685,000, 2 bedroom 1 bathroom 953 sq. ft. Condo
111 Church St. UNIT 111, $1,050,000, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 2,331 sq. ft.