Development

Man Who Was a Watchdog on Arsenal Mall Project is Up for Spot on Planning Board

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A man who gazed a critical eye on the proposed renovation of the Arsenal Mall has been nominated to fill an opening on the Watertown Planning Board – the group that will make decisions on that and other projects in the new Regional Mixed Use District (RMUD). Gary Shaw has been recommended as the new member of the Planning Board by Town Manager Michael Driscoll. Shaw is an architect who has worked on some major projects around New England who lives in Watertown, and he would replace Neal Corbett who stepped down from the board. Shaw, along with the other four members of the Planning Board – John Hawes, Jeffrey Brown, Linda Tuttle-Barletta and Fergal Brennock – will be interviewed by the Town Council’s Committee on Economic Development and Planning. A recommendation will then the sent to the full Council on whether to approve these appointments.

Real Estate

Check Out the Five Homes Sold This Week in Watertown

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Here are the five homes that sold this week in Watertown. $425,000 – 24 Arsenal St. Unit 3C, 3 room, 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, Mid-Rise condo/townhouse

$600,000 – 123 Waverley Ave. Unit 123, 7 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full & 1 half bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse

$752,000 – 4 Jewett St., 2 unit, 11 total room, 5 total bedroom, 2 Family – 2 Units Up/Down multi-family home

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$469,000 – 24-26 Morse St. Unit 1, 6 room, 3 bedroom, 1 full & 1 half bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse

$575,000 – 62 Edgecliff Road Unit 62, 8 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse

Development

Community Meeting Announced for Athenahealth Campus Renovation

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A community meeting will be held to discuss the proposed renovation of the athenahealth campus at the Arsenal on the Charles. 

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 29 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Coolidge School Apartments, 319 Arlington St. Several new buildings have been planned, as well as a large new parking garage on the west side of the complex. This has been a sore point for nearby neighbors who said the last version included a garage that is too tall and too close to North Beacon Street. Full set of the athenahealth plans can be seen online or view in person at the Planning Office on the third floor of Town Hall from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Real Estate

More Than a Dozen Open Houses Around Watertown

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Here are this week’s open houses, including a townhouse going for more than $1 million! $535,000 – 94 Winsor Ave. Unit B, 8 room, 3 bed, 3 bath 2/3 family, Open Houses: Saturday 12-2 p.m. Sunday 12-2 p.m.

$575,000 – 113 Spruce St., 10 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath ranch, Open Houses: Saturday 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Sunday 12-1:30 p.m.

$429,000 – 89 Templeton Pkwy. Unit 1, 5 room, 2 bed, 1 bath 2/3 family, Open House: Sunday 12-1:30 p.m.

$799,000 – 55 Robbins Road, 8 room, 4 bed, 2 bath colonial, Open Houses: Friday 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday 12-2 p.m. Sunday 12-2 p.m.

$895,000 – 222 Main St. Unit 222, 8 room, 5 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse, Open House: Sunday 12-2 p.m.

$739,900 – 47 Prospect St., 9 room, 4 bed, 2 bath colonial, Open House: Sunday 2-3:30 p.m.

$559,900 – 73 Putnam St.

Business

Watertown Savings Bank Announces Two New Vice Presidents

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Watertown Savings Bank recently announced the promotion of one employee to senior vice president and the hiring of another vice president. Bank Promotes Longtime Employee to Senior Vice President
Watertown Savings Bank (WSB) President Brett Dean is pleased to announce that Robert A. Kelly has been promoted to Senior Vice President (SVP), Retail Banking. “Rob has worked for WSB for 17 years, but has been in banking for more than 30 years,” said Dean. “He has skillfully led our branch operations for the past several years. He is service-focused, and I am impressed by his care for the Bank and all Bank staff.

Real Estate

See All the Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend

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Tons of open houses to choose from this weekend, including several new listings. $514,900 – 39 Harrington St. Unit 39, 7 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse, Open House: Sunday 12-2 p.m.

$550,000 – 36 Desmond Ave. Unit 36, 8 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath colonial, Open House: 1-2:30 p.m.

$389,900 – 35 Berkeley St., 6 room, 2 bed, 1.5 bath other, Open Houses: Satu

$749,000 – 26 Grandview Ave. Unit 26, 8 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse, Open House: Sunday 12-1:30 p.m.

$279,900 – 190 Mount Auburn St.