Business

Workers at New Office Building Will Enjoy Meals Prepared by Strip T’s

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One of Watertown’s newest developments, LINX, will feature prime office space and gourmet food options as Watertown favorite Strip T’s will provide grab-and-go fare. LINX is located at 490 Arsenal Street – the former Verizon facility – and will be have a rear entrance onto Nichols Avenue. While workers can go out to eat at restaurants in Coolidge Square or Arsenal Street, they will have an in-house option, said Jeffrey Heidelberg, project manager for Boylston Properties. “We’ve been working with Paul (Maslow) for a grab-and-go type of eatery,” Heidelberg said. “He does a great job at Strop T’s and I expect he’ll do a great job at LINX.

Business

Russo’s Owner: Rumors Not True, Store Will Remain Open for a “Long Time”

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The owner of Russo’s & Sons Market responded to rumors and said there are no plans to close the the destination market and garden store in Watertown. The rumors of Russo’s closing surfaced over the weekend, and spread online. Principal owner Tony Russo said he heard about them, but said there is no truth to them. “We’re not closing,” Russo said. “We have no immediate plans to sell the stand.”

Real Estate

Several Homes Sold in Watertown This Week, See Details Here

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The housing market was hopping this week in Watertown sold this week. $820,000 – 7 Purvis St. Unit 7, 9 room, 4 bedroom, 2 full & 2 half bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse

$405,000 – 18 Melendy Ave. Unit 1, 4 room, 2 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse

$610,000 – 10 California Park Unit 10 6 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full & 1 half bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse

Sponsored by:

$510,000 – 31 Wilmot St. 8 room, 3 bedroom, 3 full bathroom, Ranch single-family home

$366,500 – 33 Pierce Road Unit 33, 6 room, 2 bedroom, 1 full & 1 half bathroom, Townhouse

Sold – $531,000 – 40 California St.

Business

Watertown Dealing with Good and Bad of Booming Development

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Watertown and Belmont are undergoing development booms, which has bolstered town budgets, but also come with struggles, such as traffic and schools bulging at the seams, officials said at the Watertown Belmont Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Towns breakfast on Thursday. Watertown is about to see more than 600 apartments come online on Arsenal Street this year, said Assistant Town Manager Steve Magoon. The town seeks to increase its revenue by encouraging more hotels and restaurants. “We had 15 additional liquor licenses approved by the Legislature, which will be an important component in brining restaurants and economic growth the community,” Magoon said. “The Marriott Residence Inn is a 150 room hotel expected to be completed in August.”

Real Estate

Watertown Has Dozens of Open Houses This Weekend

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See the many choices for home seekers in Watertown this weekend. $599,000 – 191 Pleasant St. Unit 2, 5 room, 2 bed, 1 bath 2/3 family, Open Houses: Saturday 12-2 p.m. Sunday 12-2 p.m.

$549,000 – 189 Pleasant St. Unit 1, 5 room, 2 bed, 1 bath 2/3 family, Open Houses:Saturday 12-2 p.m. Sunday 12-2 p.m.

$349,000 – 62 Pierce Road Unit 62, 5 room, 2 bed, 1 bath townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 p.m. Sunday 12-1:30 p.m.

$749,000 – 39 Frank St., 7 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath colonial, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 p.m. Sunday 12-1:30 p.m.

$675,000 – 70 Lincoln St., 10 room, 5 bed, 2 bath colonial, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 p.m. Sunday 2-3:30 p.m.

$499,900 – 4 Repton Cir. Unit 4114, 5 room, 2 bed, 2 bath garden, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 p.m. Sunday 12-1:30 p.m.

Sponsored by:

$729,000- 30 Grandview Ave.

Business

Chamber Hosting Chronicle Reporter, Author at the Commander’s Mansion

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The Watertown Belmont Chamber of Commerce hosts Chronicle reporter and author Ted Reinstein at a special event at The Commander’s Mansion. The event is open to the public. The Chamber sent out the following information:

Join your fellow chamber members, meet and network with over 30 new Business members at a special night of Networking, Wine and Beer tasting, and food under the tent at The Commander’s Mansion in Watertown. Thursday May 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. highlighted by:

Channel 5’s Chronicle Reporter Ted Reinstein who will be giving a Rousing and Bawdy Book signing and stories re: his newly released book: “Wicked Pissed: New England’s Most Famous Feuds”

Ted Reinstein is a native New Englander who brings to life many of the long-lasting feuds that have shaped New England demonstrating what it truly means to be Wicked Pissed. There will be:

Free raffle
Ted’s Book Signing & Stories
Wine, beer & plenty of food

Don’t miss this special night of networking, bring a friend, meet old members and new members.

Business

Arsenal Project Hosting Pop-Up Mother’s Day Etsy Shop

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Boston-area Etsy artists will be at the Arsenal Project for a Mother’s Day Pop Up Shop on May 7. The store will be open Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Arsenal Project sent out the following information:

Catch this free, 1-day- only, handmade extravaganza featuring a selection of 35+ talented local artists. This fabulous collection of Boston area maker talent will set up a 1-day temporary shop in Watertown at the Arsenal Project. Great for Mother’s Day gifting – offerings include handmade jewelry, soaps, candles, pottery, illustrations, confections, woodwork, textiles and more! The Pop Up Shop will be located inside on the first Floor; storefront between Gap Outlet and Ann Taylor in The Arsenal Project, 485 Arsenal St., Watertown.

Business

Watertown Resident Joins Executive Team at Financial Planning Firm

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MKA Executive Planners, which provides personalized retirement income planning for executives, business owners, and professionals, announced that Edward M. Perry has joined the firm as Director of Client Services. Perry has more than 12 years of experience in the financial and life insurance industries, specializing in high-quality customer service, relationship building, operations and process improvement. At MKA, he is responsible for managing client relationships. “We are thrilled to have Ed join the MKA team,” said Barry Koslow, President and CEO of MKA Executive Planners. “Ed brings many years of industry experience and has a strong communications and research background.  He has had an immediate, positive impact on our client service responses and capabilities.”

Prior to joining MKA, Perry served as an operations specialist with Delaware Life and previously held customer service and relationship management roles with Sun Life Financial.