Business

See Which Burger Chain is Coming to Watertown’s Arsenal Yards

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National burger chain Shake Shack will be opening a location in the new Arsenal Yards. 

The restaurant will be part of the renovated Arsenal Mall, which is well underway. It will be Shake Shack’s sixth location in the Boston area, including one in Harvard Yard and the newest one in Boston’s Seaport. The eatery will fit in with the newly renovated mixed-use development, said Tom Wilder, principal of the Wilder Companies. “Shake Shack’s investment in everything they do from sourcing high-quality ingredients, often from local artisan purveyors, to the investments they make in developing deep ties to their communities is truly unique,” Wilder said. “Their commitment to community, quality food and welcoming atmosphere all contribute to the overall experience that we’re building at Arsenal Yards and we’re proud to welcome them to the neighborhood.”

Shake Shack will be part of the new development, which includes a cinema, retailers, a h0tel, office space and other restaurants.

Real Estate

Here Are This Week’s Watertown Open Houses

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Here are all the open houses around Watertown this week. $559,000 – 5 Falmouth Road Unit 5, 6 room, 2 bed, 1.5 bath townhouse, Open House: Sunday 2-4

$479,900 – 42 Maplewood St. Unit 1, 7 room, 2 bed, 1 bath 2/3 family, Open Houses: Saturday 11:30-1 Sunday 2:30-4

$500,000 – 19 California Park, 7 room, 3 bed, 2 bath colonial, Open House: Sunday 12-1:30

$879,900 – 28-30 Carroll St., 2 unit, 12 total room, 5 total bedroom 2 family, Open Houses: Saturday 11:30-1:30 Sunday 11:30-1:30

$649,900 – 125 Coolidge Ave. Unit 111, 5 room, 2 bed, 2 bath mid-rise, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 Sunday 12-1:30

$1,195,000 – 20 Chester St., 2 unit, 14 total room, 6 total bedroom 2 family, Open House: Sunday 1-2:30

$785,000 – 199 Coolidge Ave. U: 105, 5 room, 2 bed, 2.5 bath high-rise, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 Sunday 12-1:30

$649,000 – 64 Bigelow Ave.

Business

Watertown Resident Named to Leadership Role at Cradles to Crayons

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The following information is provided by Cradles to Crayon:
Cradles to Crayons® is proud to announce two new hires at its Boston site. Katherine Amoro joins as Director of Major Gifts and Marguerite Dowd as the new Director of Operations. The nonprofit organization equips children from birth through age 12 who live in homeless or low-income situations with the essential items they need to thrive. The addition of these experienced professionals is designed to help Cradles to Crayons advance its mission and support more children and families across the Commonwealth. In her role as Director of Major Gifts, Amoro will manage Cradles to Crayons’ Individual and Family Philanthropy Program. She joins Cradles to Crayons with an extensive background in philanthropy. An accomplished development professional, she held various development positions throughout her 17 years with Rosie’s Place, a women’s shelter providing a safe and nurturing environment for low-income and homeless women.

Real Estate

See the Two Watertown Homes That Sold This Week

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A two-family and a condo sold this week in Watertown. $487,000 – 170 Orchard St. Unit 170, 7 room, 3 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse

$856,000 – 303 A & B Mt. Auburn St. 2 unit, 12 total room, 4 total bedroom, 2 Family – 2 Units Up/Down multi-family home

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$805,000 – 69 Bradford Road Unit 69, 9 room, 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom, condo/townhouse

$780,000 – 61 Highland Ave.

Real Estate

Nearly 30 Open Houses Around Watertown This Week

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Home buyers have many properties in Watertown to choose from this weekend. $780,000 – 63 Highland Ave. Unit 63, 7 room, 3 bed, 3.5 bath townhouse, Open House: Sunday 1-2:30

$499,000 – 11-13 Lyons Court Unit 13, 6 room, 2 bed, 1 bath 2/3 family, Open Houses: Saturday 1:30-3 Sunday 11:30-3

$775,000 – 171 Fayette St. Unit 171, 7 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 Sunday 12-1:30

$1,439,000 – 232-234 Edenfield Ave. 2 unit, 10 total room, 6 total bedroom, Open House: Sunday 12-2

$719,900 – 232 Edenfield Ave.

Business

Owner of McCue’s Taxi Closes Family Run Company With a Heavy Heart, Good Memories

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The Blizzard of 1978 couldn’t stop McCue’s Taxi’s cars from rolling, neither could the Boston Marathon Bombers, or the recent Recession, however the Watertown-based cab company could not survive a new type of obstacle — the online-based ride sharing companies. In late August, McCue’s Taxi closed down operations after more than 70 years. Owner Sean McCue tried to find ways to keep the it going, or merge with another taxi company, but he had no luck and had to close the family-run business. “A few years ago, back when Uber and Lyft showed up on the scene, it affected larger cities like Boston. Eventually, it kept creeping out,” McCue said.

Development

LETTER: Resident Urges Others to Speak Out Against Increasing Height of Tower at Arsenal Yards

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Dear Friends & Neighbors,

Boylston Properties (BP) is seeking a zoning change at Arsenal Yards. What the published agenda IV. 485 Arsenal Street (click here) amendment fails to disclose is that while BP is again pushing for a height increase to 197 feet at Building G, they are also asking for 80 percent of that height for any additional buildings on their site on the south side of Arsenal Street. They want to create their own separate zone within the RMUD. If approved, those buildings could go to 157.6 feet.