Real Estate

See Which Homes Sold in Watertown this Week

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Take a look at the homes that sold in Watertown this week, and how much they sold for. $350,000 – 11 Irma Avenue Unit 1 in Watertown, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2 Family condo

$476,000 – 130 Edenfield Ave., 6 room, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, Colonial single-family home

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$925,000 – 175 Lovell Road, 8 room, 4 bedroom, 3 full & 1 half bathroom, Colonial single-family home

$407,500 – 51 Prospect Street, 6 room, 3 bedroom, 1 full & 1 half bathroom, Ranch single-family home

$435,300 – 29 Parker St. Unit 29, 7 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, condo/townhouse

$520,000 – 64 Bates Rd Unit 64, 6 room, 3 bedroom, 1 full & 1 half bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse

$621,500 – 187 Fayette St., 9 room, 3 bedroom, 3 full & 1 half bathroom, Colonial single-family home

$366,000 – 116 Walnut St Unit 116, 6 room, 3 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, 2 Family condo

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Business

Planning Board Wary of Volkswagen’s Plans for Sullivan Tire Site

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Boston Volkswagen wants to turn the site where Sullivan Tire is located into a used car showroom, but the Planning Board and others said the plan does not fit with the vision to improve Watertown Square. The Comprehensive Plan, which is currently being worked on by the Town Council and Planning Board, calls for making Watertown Square more attractive to shoppers and pedestrians. Boston Volkswagen’s plans would be to keep the same building at 21 North Beacon St., but make some upgrades. The building is just down the street from the current Boston Volkswagen dealership, at 43 North Beacon St. Greg Sampson, the attorney for Boston Volkswagen, said that the new use would have a smaller portion of the building used for auto service, and it would improve the look of the building.

Development

New Hotel on Arsenal Street Passes Muster With Planning Board

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The proposed 148-room Residence Inn by Marriott hotel proposed on Arsenal Street took a major step forward Wednesday night when the Planning Board gave its support to the project. The hotel would go on the former Charles River Saab site and would be owned by Boylston Properties, which also owns the Arsenal Project. The hotel would have a modern look, with a mix of materials, including metal, a product that looks like wood and light colored tiles, said Fred Kramer, an architect with ADD Inc.

The hotel will not be a full service hotel, said Bill McQuillan, principle of Boylston Properties, meaning it will not have room service, bell hops, a place to buy coffee, a bar and a small meeting room. It will also have a pool and a patio on the top floor, both of which are only for guests. Planning Board members and the public said they would like to see the hotel more welcoming to the public.

Business

10 Local Companies Showcase New Products at Athenahealth

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On Wednesday, July 9, 10 companies will showcase new products at athenahealth as part of the Mass Innovation Nights series. The event will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. at athenahealth in the 311 Center Atrium at the Arsenal on the Charles. Register Now: bit.ly/massinno64

See information about the companies and their products by clicking this link: MIN64 athena flyer w descr

Development

LETTER: Town Officials Out of Sync With Constituents on Development

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To the Editor:

I write in response to Councilor Piccirilli’s recent statements in which he warns that the moratorium on development in the Arsenal Corridor could impact town and school budgets. Indeed the Councillor is one of many who plan on funding new priorities with revenues generated by new development. On its face, this appears to be a good strategy, but it is not a justification to rush ahead and make bad concessions that will affect generations to come. The town has already suffered a good deal of bad real estate development. I support the moratorium, but only with reservations.

Development

Councilor Warns Building Moratorium Could Impact Town, School Budget

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Residents concerned about the pace and size of development in Watertown have requested a building moratorium on Arsenal Street, but a Town Councilor said stopping the projects could impact the town and school budgets. The town relies heavily on property tax revenues to fund town departments, including the Watertown Public Schools. Town Councilor Vincent Piccirilli said that new development is one of the keys to increasing the budget. The schools too rely heavily on the town’s appropriation. “The school appropriation increased almost 7 percent (for Fiscal 2015), and how were we able to do that under Proposition 2 1/2, was though new growth through new development in town,” Piccirilli said.

Development

Council Considering Options for Arsenal Street Moratorium

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The Town Council voted to have a public hearing to consider how to approach a citizens petition asking for a moratorium on development on Arsenal Street. Wednesday night the Council heard from the petitioners, who want to put a hold on new large projects on Arsenal Street. The petition was started after some large projects have been proposed, and others appear to be in the pipeline. The Council will likely decide how to proceed with a moratorium at the meeting on July 22 at 6 p.m. in Town Hall. “Its not only time sensitive because of the petition, but also something being brought forward with all the things (projects being brought),” said Town Council President Mark Sideris.

Business

Hair Salon Owner Feeling at Home in Watertown

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Three years ago Meghan Moran decided to open her own business and moved from Newbury Street to Watertown, where she transformed a motorcycle store into a hair salon. Moran opened Alainn, 1 Louise St., and she said her business has been going strong since. She named it for the Gallic word for beautiful, in honor of her Irish heritage. “My goal is for everyone to leave here feeling beautiful,” Moran said. She cuts and colors hair, and also does some bridal services.