Development

Armenian School Worried About Impact of Proposed Development

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The proposed Linx project has an address on Arsenal Street, but the redevelopment of the Verizon Building could impact residents and others in Coolidge Square, including the St. Stephen’s Armenian School. Last week, developers of the building, Boylston Properties, discussed the plans to turn the warehouse that serves as home to a fleet of Verizon trucks, into a 185,000 square foot space for companies that may in the past looked to be in Kendall Square in Cambridge. Details were first revealed during a meeting at the site in February (see details here). The 8.5-acre site will have a 37,000 square foot green space for employees to take breaks or work outside.

Business

Rep. John Lawn Working to Make Pleasant Street Part of New District

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The west end of Watertown has undergone a building boom, but lacks some services, so State Rep. John Lawn is working to bring that part of Watertown together with nearby areas of Newton and Waltham to create the Charles River Mill District. 
Lawn spoke about the effort during the Watertown Belmont Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Towns Breakfast on April 2. His district includes precincts in all three communities, and Lawn has met with leaders in each one. Lawn has been in discussions with Watertown Town Council President Mark Sideris, Newton Mayor Setti Warren and Waltham Mayor Jeannette McCarthy about the new district. The area would include the Pleasant Street Corridor in Watertown, the Chapel Street are of Newton and River Street to Moody Street in Waltham, Lawn said. “We want to promote the area for business and create a stronger voice for state assistance for maintenance and MBTA services,” Lawn said.

Real Estate

Two Watertown Home Sold this Week – See Where Here!

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See the sales price and more information about the two homes that sold in Watertown this week. $510,000 – 33 Hunt St., 2 unit, 9 total room, 3 total bedroom, 2 Family multi-family home

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$850,000 – 42 Knowles Road, 9 room, 5 bedroom, 3 full & 1 half bathroom, Colonial single-family home

Business

Watertown Insurance Agency Helping Cancer Patients Through Livestrong

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The LIVESTRONG foundation at the Framingham, Mass YMCA will be opening up registrations for their next course with the help of Watertown’s H&K Insurance Agency. The opportunity to donate $1,000 is important for H&K Insurance, who wants to support local businesses who make a difference in the lives of local cancer patients. Every year the MetroWest YMCA runs a campaign to raise funds for their community programs, including LIVESTRONG. LIVESTRONG is a physical activity and well-being initiative for cancer survivors which has helped 6000 participants nationwide. The program helps cancer patients rebuild strength and regain abilities they may have lost.

Business

Zoning Board Rejects Appeal of Snow Lot in East Watertown

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The owner of a lot that had truck loads of snow piled up more than 30 feet high on a lot on Elm Street lost its appeal that they violated the town’s zoning rules, will be fined and may have to pay for an environmental study. The lot had hundreds of truck loads of snow delivered in late February. Eastside Town Councilor Angeline Kounelis said she received complaints from residents and she reported the snow dump to the town, including Zoning Enforcement Officer Michael Mena. Mena sent a order to cease the dumping and remove the snow on Feb. 23. The manager of the site, Bill Dillon, appealed the ruling.

Real Estate

Here Are This Weekend’s Watertown Open Houses

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Find out where the open houses will be around Watertown this weekend. $399,000 – 8 Summer Unit 2, 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, 3 family, Open Houses: Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m Sunday 12-2 p.m.

$425,000 – 93 Spring St. Unit 27, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhouse, Open Houses: Friday 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday 1-2:30 p.m.

$279,000 – Aldrich Road Unit B, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo, Open Houses: Saturday 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday 1-2:30 p.m.

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$499,000 – 36 Falmouth Road, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cape, Open House: Friday 5-6:30 p.m.

$775,000 – 700-702 Belmont St., 2 unit, 12 total room, 5 total bedroom, Open House: Sunday 12-1:30 p.m.

$899,900 – 75 Summer St. Unit 75 Watertown, 3 bedroom, 3 full 2 half bathroom townhouse, Open House: Saturday 12-1:30 p.m.

Development

Planning Board Gets Look at New Rules for Developments in Watertown

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After several months work, the Planning Board got to look at the new rules that could shape how future building projects will look in Watertown. The design standards will not just determine what is built inside the box that makes up a building, said Assistant Town Manager Steve Magoon, it will also impact how it influences surrounding areas and environments. The proposed design standards were presented to the Planning Board Tuesday by the consultant hired to come up with the alterations to the town’s zoning, David Gamble of Gamble Associates. “Planning works and this is what should be doing,” Gamble said. “You are ahead of the game compared to other towns not under development pressure.”
The Town Council requested the design standards after the town went through development booms on Pleasant and Arsenal streets.

Business

Watertown Real Estate Agency Hosting Business Networking

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The Mike DelRose Team would like to extend an open invitation to our community to join us in our office for networking and social hours every Tuesday from 4-7 p.m.

Enjoy refreshments while discussing our town, current events, and meeting new professionals in our area. We offer free parking in our lot (access off of Maple Street) as well as on-street parking. Mike DelRose Team is located at 142 Galen St., First Floor Suite, Watertown, MA 02472

To RSVP for any of the Mike DelRose Team events, let them know you will be joining via MeetUp by clicking here.