Business

Tufts Health Plan Receives Highest Rating on Workplace Equality Index

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Tufts Health Plan announced it received a perfect score on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Tufts Health Plan joins the ranks of 609 major U.S. businesses which also earned top marks this year. “Diversity and inclusion are integral to our business, and by making it a part of the everyday employee experience and nurturing our employee-led programs, we see tremendous results,” said Lydia Greene, Tufts Health Plan senior vice president and chief human resources officer. “We are committed to developing an atmosphere and company culture that respects each employee as an individual. Receiving this distinction from the Human Rights campaigns reflects our company values and recognizes the work we do to promote an inclusive environment for all.

Government

Town Council Approves Slight Increase in Residential Exemption for Property Taxes

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One issue heard often during the 2017 Town Election was residents wanting more relief on their residential property taxes. The Town Council took a step toward cutting bills by increasing the residential property tax exemption by one percentage point on Tuesday night. The residential exemption will be 23 percent in Fiscal 2018, which means owner occupied properties can get a break on taxes, but properties where the owner does not live or is not the primary residence will bear more of the burden. The annual property tax of the average valued owner-occupied home (assessed at $587,413) will be $6,092.59, which is up $160.43, or 2.7 percent. This year, for the first time, the Community Preservation Act (CPA) assessment will be added on for the first time.

33 Mt. Auburn Street

Find Out What is Planned for Lot at 33 Mt. Auburn Street at Community Meeting

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A community meeting will be held to discuss plans for a development at 33 Mt. Auburn Street. The property is currently a vacant lot, between the intersection with Taylor Street and the 7-Eleven. Developers 33 Mount Auburn LLC propose to build a mixed-use project with 15 residential units and 1,924 square feet of commercial space at 33 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown. Meeting Date:  Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location:  Town Hall, 149 Main Street, Second Floor, Council Chamber

For more information, contact: Janovsky/Hurley Architects, Inc. – Steve Hurley and Suela Muco at 781-489-6540.

Real Estate

Two Family Sells for $1.3 Million, One of Three Sales in Watertown

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Three homes in Watertown sold this week, see more below. $555,000 – 3 Repton Cir. Unit 3215 4 room, 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, Mid-Rise condo/townhouse

$1,350,000 – 73-75 Morse St., 3 unit, 17 total room, 7 total bedroom, 3 Family multi-family home

$495,000 – 77 King St., 5 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, Ranch single-family home

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Real Estate

Watertown Has More than a Dozen Open Houses This Week

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Check out all the open houses happening this weekend in Watertown. $699,000 – 149 Robbins Road, 9 room, 5 bed, 2 bath cape, Open House

$479,900 – 72 Edgecliff Road Unit 72, 6 room, 3 bed, 1 bath 2/3 family, Open House

$659,000 – 25 Rutland St., 7 room, 3 bed, 2 bath colonial, Open House

$475,900 – 22 Belmont St. Unit 4, 6 room, 3 bed, 1 bath 2/3 family, Open House

$398,000 – 290 Pleasant St. Unit 204, 4 room, 1 bed, 1 bath loft, Open House

$485,000 – 8 Oakland St., 5 room, 3 bed, 1 bath cape, Open House

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$569,000 – 478-480 Main St. Unit 478, 9 room, 4 bed, 2 bath townhouse, Open House

$569,000 – 478 Main St., 9 room, 4 bed, 2 bath colonial, Open House

$519,000 – 93 Franklin St.

Real Estate

Several Homes Sold in Watertown This Week

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This week’s Watertown home sales include a single-family home, some two-families and a couple condos. $436,000 – 473 Arsenal St. Unit D, 4 room, 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse

$900,000 – 13-15 Lawrence St., 2 unit, 14 total room, 6 total bedroom, 2 Family multi-family home

$415,000 – 4 Repton Cir. Unit 4409, 3 room, 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, Mid-Rise condo/townhouse

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$640,000 – 254 Sycamore St., 10 room, 5 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, Colonial single-family home

$266,000 – 38 Carey Ave. Unit 4, 4 room, 2 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, Mid-Rise condo/townhouse

$650,000 – 59 Myrtle St., 2 unit, 11 total room, 5 total bedroom, 2 Family multi-family home

Real Estate

More Than a Dozen Open Houses Around Watertown This Week

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Watertown home seekers have more than a dozen open houses to check out this weekend. $569,000 – 478-480 Main St Unit 478, 9 room, 4 bed, 2 bath townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 1-2:30 Sunday 11-12:30

$569,000 – 478 Main St., 9 room, 4 bed, 2f bath colonial, Open Houses: Saturday 1-2:30 Sunday 11-12:30

$350,000 – 49 Prescott St., 7 room, 4 bed, 1 full, 2 half bath single-family, Open Houses: Saturday 2-3 Sunday 12-1

$419,900 – 766 Belmont St. Unit 766, 5 room, 2 bed, 1 bath 2/3 family, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 Sunday 11:30-1:30

$1,399,000 – 30 Lincoln St. Unit 1, 14 room, 6 bed, 3.5 bath townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 11-1 Sunday 11-1

$529,900 – 10 Locust Lane Unit F, 6 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 12-2 Sunday 12-2

$925,000 – 150 Langdon Ave., 2 unit, 14 total room, 6 total bedroom, Open Houses: Saturday 1-2:30 Sunday 12:30-2

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$579,000 – 57 Union St. Unit 57, 8 room, 5 bed, 1.5 bath townhouse, Open House: Sunday 11-1

$245,000 – 26 Carey Ave.

Real Estate

Million Dollar Home One of Seven Home Sales in Watertown

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The Watertown home market remains hot, including a home that sold for more than $1 million. $696,000 – 37 Bacon St. Unit 37, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 2 full & 1 half bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse

$1,075,000 – 46 Arden Road, 7 room, 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom, Colonial single-family home

$485,000 – 30 Edward Road, 7 room, 3 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, Cape single-family home

$750,000 – 30 Pequossette St., 10 room, 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom, Cottage single-family home

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$325,000 – 106 Mount Auburn Unit 3, 4 room, 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, Mid-Rise condo/townhouse

$430,000 – 76 Edenfield Ave. Unit 76, 6 room, 3 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse

$525,000 – 15 Grandview Ave. Unit 15, 7 room, 3 bedroom, 1 full & 1 half bathroom, condo/townhouse