Arsenal Yards

European Wax Center is the Latest Addition to Arsenal Yards

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The European Wax Center opened its doors at Arsenal Yards. The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:

European Wax Center, Watertown – Arsenal Yards is now open! Located at 65 Bond Street, and situated between Chipotle and T-Mobile, European Wax Center is open seven days a week. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays.  First time guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary wax to try out the service! Reservations can be booked  online, or by calling the center at 617-641-2929.

Real Estate

A Single Family & a 2-Family Home Sold in Watertown

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These two homes were sold in Watertown this week. $465,000 – 117 Chapman St., Single Family – Detached Bungalow, 828 Living Area Sq. Ft., 5 Room, 3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom

$970,000 – 885 Belmont St., Multi-family Home – 2 Family – 2 Units Up/Down, 2,415 Living Area Sq. Ft., 2 Units, 11 Total Rooms, 4 Total Bedrooms

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Business

New Chinese Restaurant Opens in Watertown

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Number 1 Taste opened on in Watertown recently, and boast 30 years of experience. The Chinese restaurant opened at 39 Galen Street. The restaurant also has locations in Belmont, Arlington and Melrose. The Number 1 Taste Watertown website says:

“With over 30 years of experience cooking in the best restaurants, our chefs is excited to bring Watertown/Newton Area what we do best. We are committed to prepare each meal to order.

Business

Commander’s Mansion Seeks Businesses to Create Halloween Fun for Lil Monstah Joyride

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Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion. With Halloween coming up, the Commander’s Mansion will get once again get in the spirit. This year they will have the Lil’ Monstah Joyride — a drive-by Halloween celebration. The Commander’s Mansion, the historic home owned by the Town of Watertown, and the Town of Watertown will team up for the no-contact event. They area seeking local businesses to join in the fun and take on one of the scenes for Watertown families to drive through during the Oct.

Real Estate

Open Houses Aplenty Around Watertown This Weekend

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Watertown has many open houses to choose from this weekend. $389,900 – 190 Mt. Auburn St. Unit 2-2, Condo – Mid-Rise, 720 L Living Area Sq. Ft.,3 Room, 2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom, Open House: Saturday 11-1

$950,000 – 28 Whitcomb St., Multi-family Home – 2 Family – 2 Units Up/Down, 2,914 Living Area Sq.

Business

Engineering Company Hosting Recruiting & Offering Free-Lunch from Food Trucks

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The following information was provided by Veeva:

With traditional ‘job-fairs’ out for the unforeseen future, Veeva, the fastest-growing enterprise cloud software company for the life sciences industry, is hiring 200 Boston area engineers to develop innovative technologies to advance clinical trials. Veeva is launching a free-lunch food truck recruitment tour that will make stops throughout Boston neighborhoods, Oct. 13-19. Veeva’s Boston engineering team and leadership will be on hand to meet with engineers to chat about the exciting technical projects they’re tackling in their Boston technology hub. If preferred, candidates can also schedule a Zoom call and have lunch delivered to their home if in the area. Where: Our engineering team will be on a tour in the following towns: Seaport, Cambridge, Somerville, Newton/Watertown, Concord and Nashua.

Development

Developers Discuss Project on Galen Street, Traffic & Transit Improvements

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A view looking south from Galen Street of the proposed life science building at 66 Galen Street. Developers of the parcel on Galen Street that includes for former Colonial GMC dealership, say their project will bring millions in property taxes with the new biotech space, and also improve traffic in and around the Galen Street area. Residents remain worried that the gridlock will continue, or move onto side streets. Boston Development Group hosted a virtual community meeting on Oct. 1 to present the planned building, and ways they want to improve the traffic and public transportation in the area.

Business

Second Round of Microenterprise Grants Available for Watertown Businesses

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A lot of money was raised and spent on the 2015 Watertown Election. Companies with five or fewer employees can still take advantage of the microenterprise grants that were adversely impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. A second round of grants has been announced by the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC). Applications will be accepted from Oct. 2 to Oct.