Business

Watertown’s Donohue’s Has New Look, Ready to Serve More Diners

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One of Watertown’s best known eateries has a brand new look, but Donohue’s Bar & Grill will still serve up the food and drinks fans have enjoyed for nearly two decades. On the outside, Donohue’s has a new design with big windows. On the inside of the space bright and open. The center wall that once separated the two sides of the restaurant was removed and instead of two bars on opposite walls, there is one big one that wraps around the middle of the space. Owner John Donohue said the trend is for more and more people to eat at the bar, even at upscale restaurants.

Development

First Phase of Arsenal Mall Renovation to be Discussed at Community Meeting

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Developers planning the renovation of the Arsenal Mall will discuss the first phase of the project during a Community Meeting on Thursday evening. Boylston Properties and The Wilder Companies will host the meeting where they will review Phase 1 of the Arsenal Yards master plan. “The purpose of this meeting will be to present and discuss the final layout and design of Building’s A and E, and discuss the operation of the property during construction,” said the meeting announcement. The master plan was approved by the Planning Board in January after nearly a year of discussions and meetings. Both buildings in Phase 1 were part of the original Watertown Arsenal.

Development

Planning Board OKs Southside Apartments, Some Concern Over Town-Owned Parking

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The Planning Board gave its support for the proposal to transform a Southside commercial building into an apartment complex on Wednesday night. The proposal changed a bit from the one presented at the January community meeting. The number of units have shrunk from 49 to 45 and the roofline design has changed to look more like it has been historically. When owner Kamran Shahbazi first purchased the building it was occupied by Cortiva Institute massage school, but soon afterward the school pulled out, as did many of the other businesses that relied on the school. Instead of looking for another tenant for the building, he decided to turn it into a residential one.

Real Estate

Three Open Houses in Watertown Over Easter Weekend

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There are three open houses to view this weekend in Watertown. $177,457 – 4 Repton Circle Unit 4207, 3 room, 1 bed, 1 bath mid-rise, Open House: Sunday 1-4

$289,000 – 10 Williams St. Unit 37, 3 room, 1 bed, 1 bath mid-rise, Open Houses: Saturday 12-2 Sunday 12-2

$684,500 – 81 Summer St., 2 Units, 4 Total Beds, 2 Total Baths, Open House: Saturday 11-1

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Development

Planning Board to Consider Marijuana Dispensary, Morse Street Apartments

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On Wednesday night, the Watertown Planning Board has two major agenda items – the medical marijuana dispensary proposed for Elm Street and the apartment complex on Morse Street. Two weeks ago, Natural Selections – the group seeking to open the marijuana dispensary – received a the vote it needed from the Town Council to move on to seek a special permit from the Planning and Zoning boards to open up a dispensary at 23 Elm Street in East Watertown. On Wednesday, April 12, the dispensary will appear before the Planning Board for the first time. According to the application submitted by Natural Selections, the dispensary would occupy 2,755 square feet of Building 2 on the site (behind A-Affordable Auto Insurance) and will have 22 parking spaces. Before the vote is taken by the Planning Board there will be an opportunity for resident to give their input.

Real Estate

Check Out This Week’s Watertown Open Houses

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Here are the properties that will be having open houses this week. $239,900 – 133 Warren St. Unit 3, 4 room, 2 bed, 1 bath low-rise, Open Houses: Saturday 1-2:30 Sunday 1-2:30

$699,000 – 76 Putnam St. Unit 76, 7 room, 3 bed, 2 bath 2/3 family, Open House: Sunday 12-2

$177,457 – 4 Repton Circle Unit 4207, 3 room, 1 bed, 1 bath mid-rise, Open House: Sunday 1-4

$709,900 – 78 Edenfield Ave., 2 unit, 10 total room, 4 total bedroom, Open Houses: Saturday 1-2 Sunday 1-2

$539,900 – 41 Wilson Ave. Unit 41, 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 12-2 Sunday 12-2

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$729,000 – 32 Fairview Ave.