Business

New Eatery With Long Beer List Opening Soon in Watertown

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A rendering of City Works, a restaurant with an extensive beer selection, which will open at Arsenal Yards in March. The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:

Chicago-based Bottleneck Management announces the forthcoming opening of City Works Eatery & Pour House at 91 Arsenal Yards Blvd. in the Arsenal Yards development in Watertown. Slated to open to the public on Friday, March 13, this will be the tenth location of City Works in the country. Helmed by General Manager Daniels White and Executive Chef Chris Kravitz, the new restaurant offers an extensive craft beer list of over 90 local, regional, and global craft brews, complemented by classic American cuisine with chef-driven twists.

Around Town

Developer Defends Watertown After Globe Article Poo Poos Town as Biotech Destination

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An illustration of the biotech tower planned for Arsenal Yards. It appeared as part of an ad taken out by Boylston Properties defending Watertown as a biotech destination after a Boston Globe article that said Kendall Square is the place to be. The owners of Arsenal Yards leapt to the defense of Watertown after a Boston Globe published an article about biotech bigwigs snubbing the town as a place to set up business. The Jan. 26 Boston Globe article interviewed biotech execs and investors who said that Cambridge’s Kendall Square remains the place to be.

Real Estate

Several Open Houses in Watertown to Visit This Week

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Several properties are hosting open houses this week in Watertown. $625,000 – 37 Hunt St., Single Family – Detached Colonial, 1,711 Living Area Sq. Ft., 6 Room, 3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 Sunday 12-1:30

$599,000 – 71 Carroll Unit 71, Condo – Townhouse, 1,184 Living Area Sq. Ft., 6 Room, 3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 Sunday 12-1:30

$810,000 – 49-51 Keenan St. Unit 51, Condo – Townhouse, 1,550 Living Area Sq.

Boston Development Group

Zoning Changes Wanted to Create Galen St. Project, Councilor Wants More Community Input

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The proposal for properties on Galen Street if requested zoning changes go through. Owners of properties along Galen Street and Water Street seek zoning changes so they can build a biotech complex with a park, but the District Councilor said she wants the public to be able to weigh in before the change goes through. Tuesday night, Boston Development Group came forward requesting the zoning change. The developers have purchased a number of properties east of Galen Street, and while more than 80 percent of the land is in the Industrial 2 (I-2) zone, about 17 percent is zoned as Limited business. They have requested that all the parcels be zoned I-2.

Business

Watertown’s First Marijuana Dispensary Gets Approval from ZBA

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Watertown’s first recreational marijuana dispensary received approval from the Zoning Board, but Town officials will be keeping an eye on lines and traffic at the facility in East Watertown. 

On Jan. 22, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved the special permit requested by Natural Selections to make changes to prepare for adult-use marijuana sales. 

When sales will begin at the dispensary in a building at the rear of the 23 Elm St. is not certain. Chief Operating Officer Aidan O’Donovan said medical marijuana sales will begin when the state’s Cannabis Control Commission gives approval. The group hopes to be on the CCC’s agenda in February.

Business

Network at the Watertown Business Coalition’s Coffee Connect

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The recently formed Watertown Business Coalition invites those interested in connecting to the local business community to its Coffee Connect. Learn more about the newly formed Watertown Business Coalition, network with local professionals, and enjoy some free coffee and snacks. The Watertown Business Coalition invites the following groups to the Coffee Connect:

• All in the Watertown Business Community • Watertown Residents who own a business in or out of town • Entrepreneurs seeking Networking Opportunities • Former Members of Watertown-Belmont Chamber of Commerce • Those looking to connect with business owners in Watertown

The Coffee Connect will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 8 a.m.–9 a.m. at the New Repertory Theatre Administrative Offices, 400 Talcott Ave., Building 131, 3rd Floor, Watertown, MA 02472

Register to let us know you are coming by clicking here

Arsenal Yards

Groovy Ice Cream Chain Setting Up Shop in Watertown

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Watertown residents will soon be able to grab a Cherry Garcia or Chunky Monkey right in their own backyard. Arsenal Yards announced on its Instagram feed that Ben & Jerry’s will be coming to the redeveloped Arsenal Mall. View this post on Instagram We’ve got a sweet, sweet surprise for you… Guess who’s opening in this gorgeous building later this year?! {yes, you’re going to want to tell your friends 🙌} .

Real Estate

These Properties are Having Open Houses in Watertown This Week

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See the properties having open houses around Watertown this week. $575,000 – 764 Belmont St., Single Family – Detached Ranch, 1,344 Living Area Sq. Ft., 7 Room, 3 Bedroom, 1 Full & 1 Half Bathroom, Open House: Sunday 12-1:30

$449,000 – 105 Evans St. Unit 1, Condo – Detached, 1,018 Living Area Sq. Ft., 6 Room, 2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom, Open Houses: Saturday 12:00-1:30 Sunday 12-1:30

$719,000 – 30 Longfellow Road, Single Family – Detached Colonial, 1,719 Living Area Sq.