Chamber’s Real Estate Forum Focuses on What’s Next in the Fight for Housing

The Charles River Regional Chamber will host the Annual Real Estate Forum: What’s next in the fight for housing on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 9-11:30 a.m. at UMass Amherst Charles River Campus, Newton (formerly Mount Ida). See the announcement from the Chamber below. When the MBTA Communities Act became law in 2021, it marked the most significant zoning reform in Massachusetts in decades — opening the door to new housing production across eastern Massachusetts. But no one believed it would solve the housing crisis on its own.Four years later, the pressure hasn’t eased.

Learn How to Boost Your Brand, Get a Headshot at the WBC’s January Event

Watertown Business Coalition’s first event of 2026 focuses on rebranding your business or organization. The event at Atelier Sociale includes and opportunity to get your headshot taken by a professional photographer. See more details in the announcement from the WBC and the City’s Events Team, below. Start the new year strong with the WBC! Ready to refresh your online presence?

Triangle Co Cafe Opens in New Building at 66 Galen Street

Triangle Co cafe is now open in 66 Galen. (Elisif Photography)

The following announcement was provided by The Davis Companies:

The Davis Companies (Davis) and Boston Development Group (BDG) today announced the opening of a new community café and social spot, Triangle Co, on the ground floor of 66 Galen Street in Watertown, serving both building tenants and the broader Watertown community. With existing locations in Boston and Washington, D.C., Triangle Co is known for its specialty, in-house coffee, teas and made-to-order food offerings. Now, it will bring an experience to the heart of Watertown that is unique from other café locations around the city. Patrons will enjoy a soaring mid-century inspired 360-degree fireplace and café seating, creating an updated yet welcoming place to focus on remote work, meet with colleagues, or stop in to relax with a specialized food or drink offering.