Business

Lt. Governor Visits Watertown Bearing Three Grants for More than $3 Million Aimed at Economic Development

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Charlie BreitroseLt. Gov. Karyn Polito spoke with Town Council President Mark Sideris during an event where she announced more than $3 million in grants to Watertown. The event was at the Hampton Inn & Suites at Arsenal Yards. Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito stopped by Watertown on Tuesday to celebrate the transformation of Arsenal Street and to give out more than $3 million in grants to help municipal officials continue the economic growth in the community. The event took place at the Hampton Inn & Suites, located in the biggest redevelopment project in Watertown — Arsenal Yards. Polito recalled how she used to visit the Arsenal Mall when she was a student at Boston College in the mid-1980s, when it looked very different.

Around Town

Hear About Biotech’s Impact from Co-founder of Moderna at Charles River Chamber’s Fall Breakfast

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The Charles River Regional Chamber will host its annual Fall Breakfast on Wednesday Nov. 17, 2021 from 10-11:30 a.m.

The Chamber sent out the following information:

Our Fall Business Breakfast returns – virtually – on Wed. Nov. 17th. This signature annual event – our 106th – is a celebration of the leadership, resilience and impact of our region’s businesses and nonprofits.

Real Estate

Halloween Weekend Open Houses Around Watertown

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See the properties hosting open houses in town this weekend. $575,000 – 127 Nichols Ave. Unit 127, Condo – 2/3 Family, 1,219 Living Area Sq. Ft., 6 Room, 3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom, Open Houses: Saturday 11:30-1 Sunday 11:30-1

$685,000 – 94 Highland Ave. Unit 94, Condo – 2/3 Family, 1,577 Living Area Sq.

Business

New Watertown Square Salon the Fulfills the Dream of Young Business Owner

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Plush Beauty BarPlush Beauty Bar opened in a renovated space in Watertown Square in September. At just age 23, Francesca Vigliotta fulfilled her dream. She wanted to open her own salon and she was able to make it happen when she saw an open space in Watertown Square. Plush Beauty Bar held its grand opening in mid-September, and it is a family collaboration with Francesca teaming up with her sister, Jessica, who is two years older. The salon offers a variety of services, including eyelash extensions, waxing, threading, lifts and tints, spray tans, make up application, and they plan to offer more.

Real Estate

Seven Watertown Properties Were Sold this Week

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Five condos, a two-family home and a single family home were sold this week. $555,000 – 113-111 Chapman St. Unit 2, Condo – Attached, 1,229 Living Area Sq. Ft., 7 Room, 3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom

$525,000 – 7 Lexington St. Unit 7, Condo – Townhouse, 1,334 Living Area Sq.