Business

Small Businesses Can Apply for COVID-19 Assistance Grants

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Watertown businesses with five or fewer employees can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to address emergency needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses can apply for the Microenterprise Grants through the Town of Watertown, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corp., which is awarding the federally funded grants that come from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The deadline to apply for the grants is Sept. 25, 2020. As of 2016, a Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) survey found that Watertown had about 900 businesses that would fit into the microenterprise category.

Real Estate

10 Homes Sales in Watertown This Week

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Ten properties were sold this week in Watertown, including seven condos. $605,000 – 34 Bradford Road Unit 2, Condo – 2/3 Family, 1,248 Living Area Sq. Ft., 7 Room, 3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom

$435,000 – 45 Pierce Road Unit 45, Condo – Townhouse, 874 Living Area Sq. Ft., 6 Room, 2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom

$775,000 – 155 Pleasant St. Unit 155, Condo – Townhouse, 2,884 Living Area Sq.

Real Estate

Watertown Open Houses: Single Family Home On Sale for $2.1 Million

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This week’s open houses includes a home on sale for more than $2 million. $1,200,000 – 37 Langdon Ave., Single Family – Detached Colonial, 2,855 Living Area Sq. Ft., 9 Room, 6 Bedroom, 1 Full & 2 Half Bathroom, Open House: Sunday 12-1

$479,900 – 40 Bigelow Ave. Unit 29, Condo – Garden, 825 Living Area Sq. Ft., 3 Room, 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom, Open House: Sunday 12-2

$589,000 – 10 Oliver Road Unit 2, Condo – Garden, 1,157 Living Area Sq.

Business

Arsenal Yards Starting Outdoor Fitness & Concert Series

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The following information was provided by Arsenal Yards:

In partnership with local Boston and Watertown fitness studios, Arsenal Yards is hosting a socially-distanced outdoor fitness series this month. Fitness classes are complimentary to guests and residents of Arsenal Yards, offering the chance to take a class with a favorite local fitness studio, or try something new! Outdoor fitness classes will run through Thursday, October 1,, 2020. Located on the River Green, across from Shake Shack, classes are complimentary and registration is required, with sign-ups opening the week before the class. Limited capacity available, and classes are weather-dependent.

Business

Plastic Bag Ban Goes Back into Effect in Watertown

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The ban on stores using single-use plastic bags has been re-instituted in Watertown after being put on hold during the Governor’s COVID-19 shutdown. The Watertown Zoning and Code Enforcement office sent out the following announcement:

Dear Watertown Business Owners and Residents,

As of Friday July 10, 2020, Governor Baker has lifted the freeze on the plastic bag ban ordinance, as well as the ban on reusable bags. The Watertown Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance is now back in effect. In order to give business owners time to make the transition away from plastic bags, enforcement will not begin until October 1st. We encourage businesses to make the transition as soon as possible.

Around Town

Community Forum Planned for Proposed Marijuana Dispensary on North Beacon

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A rendering of the proposed Sira Naturals medical and recreational marijuana dispensary on North Beacon Street. A community meeting will be held about the proposed marijuana dispensary proposed to go on North Beacon Street outside Watertown Square. Sira Naturals will host the virtual Community Outreach Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. The applicants seek to establish a facility to be used both as a medical marijuana treatment center and an adult use marijuana retailer at 48 North Beacon St., which is currently Anthony’s Florist.

Real Estate

Two Single Family Homes and Two Condos Sold This Week

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Four Watertown properties were sold this week. $612,000 – 1 Angela Lane Unit 1, Condo – Townhouse, 1,439 Living Area Sq. Ft., 5 Room, 2 Bedroom, 2 Full & 1 Half Bathroom

$620,000 – 38 Bradshaw St., Single Family – Detached Cape, 1,456 Living Area Sq. Ft., 7 Room, 3 Bedroom, 1 Full & 1 Half Bathroom

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$660,000 – 139 Madison Ave., Single Family – Detached Ranch 1,248 Living Area Sq. Ft.

Real Estate

This Weekend is Full of Open Houses in Watertown

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Homebuyers have a wide range of choices of properties to visit this week. $669,000 – 178-180 N Beacon St. Unit B, Condo – 2/3 Family, 1,605 Living Area Sq. Ft., 10 Room, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom, Open Houses: Saturday 12-2 Sunday 11-1

$549,000 – 28 Hosmer St. Unit 28, Condo – 2/3 Family, 1,301 Living Area Sq.