Real Estate

A Handful of Open Houses in Watertown This Super Bowl Weekend

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There are several open houses around Watertown to check out this weekend. $699,000 – 61 Wilson Unit 2, 6 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse, Open House: Saturday 11-12:30

$699,000 – 63 Wilson Unit 1, 6 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse, Open House: Saturday 11-12:30

$349,900 – 42 Grant Ave. Unit 42, 5 room, 2 bed, 1 bath townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 2-3:30 Sunday 12-2

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$469,900 – 36 California St. Unit 36, 7 room, 2 bed, 1 bath half duplex, Open House: Saturday 11-1

$659,000 – 29 Ladd St. Unit 29, 7 room, 4 bed, 3 bath townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 12-2 Sunday 12-2

Business

Watertown-Belmont Chamber Leaving Office, Space Up for Lease

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After 12 years of sharing the space with the H&K Insurance Agency and Mavor Chiropractic, the Watertown-Belmont Chamber of Commerce has decided to vacate their space in the two-story office building on 182 Main Street, according to the building owners. H&K Insurance, which subleases the offices, is now looking for a new business partner to join them. The 1,300 square feet office space comes with two dedicated parking spaces as well as meter street parking. The space is available starting February 1. “We’ve had great a great relationship with the Chamber of Commerce since we became members over 35 years ago in 1980,” said Brian Kilcoyne, CISR, CIC and President of H&K Insurance.

Business

Belmont Savings Gives Gift to Watertown Eduction Foundation During Spelling Bee

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Belmont Savings Bank presented the Watertown Education Foundation (WEF) with a $2,750 check during the annual Town Wide Spelling Bee, the bank announced. The money was provided by the Watertown Education Rewards Checking account. For every new Watertown Education Rewards Checking account opened through Belmont Savings, the bank gives both the WEF and the account owner $50, and .25% annual interest on the average monthly balance in the account is put toward school programs.

Founded in 1990 by engaged citizens of Watertown, the WEF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting improvements in the town’s education system by assisting school programs and encouraging support from citizens and businesses of Watertown.

Development

Developers Looking to Turn Former Massage School into Apartment Building

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A commercial building on the Southside of Watertown could be turned into an apartment complex with nearly 50 units, but some residents were skeptical about the plans. 

On Wednesday night, developers from FSL Associates of Newton presented their plan for the property at 101, 103 Morse Street. The plan calls for building a four-story apartment building with 48 units on the property that most recently was home to the Cortiva Massage School. The proposal calls for a mix of unit sizes: 6 studios, 31 one-bedrooms, 10 two-bedrooms and one three-bedroom. The building would not exceed the existing footprint, and some of the asphalt parking area will be turned into green landscaped areas. In their application, developers argue there is little demand for an isolated commercial building in the area that is predominantly residential.

Around Town

Stop & Shop Manager Thanked for Donating Kids’ Daily Snacks

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Recently, Watertown Boys & Girls Club members received a visit from Steve Farley, the General Manager of Stop & Shop on Pleasant Street in Watertown, according to the Club. Members were very excited to see the man responsible for providing them with fresh fruit every day! Starting in September of this year, Steve worked to develop a partnership between his store and the Boys & Girls Club. When he reached out to see how his store could help the Club, Executive Director, Renee Gaudette, explained their need for healthy after-school snacks. Steve generously agreed to donate boxes of apples, bananas, and oranges to the Club on a weekly basis.

Real Estate

Several Watertown Properties to Look at This Weekend

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See the open houses around Watertown this weekend. $499,000 – 195 Boylston St. Unit 195, 5 room, 2 bed, 2 bath 2/3 family, Open Houses: Friday 4:30-6 p.m. Saturday 12-2 Sunday 2-4

$359,900 – 58 Duff St. Unit 58, 5 room, 2 bed, 1 bath townhouse, Open House: Saturday 11-12:30

$659,000 – 29 Ladd St. Unit 29, 7 room, 4 bed, 3 bath townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 12-2 Sunday 12-2

$669,000 – 168 Sycamore St.

Business

See Which Real Estate Agents Sold the Most Properties in Watertown

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A hot real estate market in Watertown saw the top 10 agents sell more than $5 million in properties, and the top one nearly reached $20 million. According to the real estate sales in Watertown from the multiple listing service (MLS), the top agent for 2016 was Ari Koufos of Realty Executives, who sold 29 properties for $19.49 million. The data comes from MLS, and includes both home sales and rentals. Koufos said he has been the top selling agent in Watertown for more than 10 years. He entered the real estate business in 1997, and is broker and owner of the Realty Executive office in Watertown.

Business

International Company Moving into Redeveloped Building on Grove Street

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An international company will headquarter one of its North America divisions in Watertown. Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. will be moving into the building at 65 Grove St. The building had been occupied by GE Ionics before being gutted and renovated over the past couple years. “This new headquarters will be home to the sales, marketing, project management and executive positions.