Arsenal Yards

California-Based Super Food Eatery Opening Cafe in Watertown

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Vitality BowlsVitality Bowls will be coming to Arsenal Yards in Watertown. Vitality Bowls provided the following announcement:

Vitality Bowls, the leading health-food restaurant concept which specializes in açaí bowls and smoothies, has signed a lease with local entrepreneur Tim Johnson to open two new superfood cafés in Watertown and Cambridge. Johnson is planning for a 2021 opening at 425 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge and 113 Bond Street in Watertown’s Arsenal Yards. The health-focused fast casual restaurant will grant local residents, professionals and visitors access to an assortment of nutrient-dense foods not found elsewhere. “I’m thrilled to open my cafés in Central Square in Cambridge and at Arsenal Yards in Watertown, and to bring healthy and delicious food options to the community,” said Johnson, a seasoned professional with a wealth of sales and operations experience.

Real Estate

A Two-Family and Two Condos Sold in Watertown This Week

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Three properties were sold this week in Watertown. $987,500 – 79 Rutland St., Multi-family Home – 2 Family, 2,100 Living Area Sq. Ft., 2 Units, 10 Total Rooms, 4 Total Bedrooms

$650,000 – 50 Watertown St. Unit 609, Condo – Mid-Rise, 1,148 Living Area Sq. Ft., 4 Room, 2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom

$615,000 – 131 Coolidge Ave.

Real Estate

A Multitude of Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend

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A wide variety of properties will host open houses in town this week. $379,900 – 106 Mount Auburn St. Unit 2, Condo – Townhouse, 814 Living Area Sq. Ft., 4 Room, 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom, Open House: Sunday 12-2

$675,000 – 103 Channing Road Unit 103, Condo – Half-Duplex, 2,042 Living Area Sq. Ft., 6 Room, 3 Bedroom, 1 Full & 1 Half Bathroom, Open Houses: Friday 4:30-5:30 Saturday 11-12:45 Sunday 11-12:45

$689,000 – 12 Oakland St., Single Family – Detached Ranch, 1,520 Living Area Sq.

Business

Watertown Advertising Agency Works on Campaigns of Change, Including the State’s COVID-19 Efforts

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MORE AdvertisingThe co-owners of MORE Advertising, Managing Partner and President Judi Haber, left, and Founder and CEO Donna Latson Gittens. A Watertown-based advertising agency with a different focus has been in business for nearly a quarter century. Unlike most agencies it does not market products, it works on campaigns of behavior change, including Massachusetts’ COVID-19 prevention and vaccination efforts. MORE Advertising is a full-service, integrated advertising agency, but there is a major difference from most agencies, said Managing Partner and President Judi Haber. “Traditional advertising agencies sell products.

Real Estate

Three Properties in Watertown Were Sold This Week

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A single-family, a two-family and a condo sold this week in the Watertown real estate market. $952,000 – 56 Laurel St., Single Family – Detached Colonial, 2,109 Living Area Sq. Ft., 8 Room, 5 Bedroom, 2 Full & 1 Half Bathroom

$885,000 – 54 Olney St., Multi-family Home – 2 Family, 1,822 Living Area Sq. Ft. 2 Units, 10 Total Rooms, 4 Total Bedrooms

$495,000 – 290 Pleasant St.

Alex Rosin

Watertown Resident Named Vice President at Berkshire Bank

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Watertown’s Alex Rosin was named a vice president at Berkshire Bank. Berkshire Banks provided the following announcement:

Berkshire Bank, a socially-responsible community-dedicated bank with locations primarily in New England and New York, recently announced the hiring of Alexander A. Rosin as VP Business Banking Relationship Manager. 

He will be based in Needham, covering the Eastern Massachusetts footprint. As a Business Banking Relationship Manager, Rosin will assist Berkshire Bank clients with specific business goals and empower them to make confident financial decisions. 

In his new role, Mr. Rosin will be at the center of our client-focused strategy. He will serve as a trusted advisor, providing corporate and commercial clients with sound advice based on a deep understanding of their unique financial needs.  

“Alex brings significant banking experience to his role and a strong track record of building long-term customer relationships,” said Scott Vickery, Team Leader Business Banking at Berkshire Bank. “We look forward to his contributions to our clients in the region and in helping to build Berkshire into a purpose-driven community bank.” 

About Alexander A. Rosin VP, Business Banking Relationship Manager  

Rosin has over 10 years of experience in the banking industry. He was most recently a Vice President of Business Banking with Webster Bank, N.A and was previously at Eastern Bank. Mr. Rosin has also worked with Citibank N.A, TD Bank and Citizens Bank throughout his career He is a graduate of New England College of Business and Finance. Mr. Rosin is active in his community and sits on the board for the Rotary Club of Watertown and volunteers at the Watertown Boys and Girls Club among various other organizations. Mr. Rosin was born in Russia and came to the United States at age 5.

Real Estate

Seven Watertown Homes Sold This Week

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See the condo in Watertown that was sold this week. $784,000 – 20-2 Chester St. Unit 2, Condo – Townhouse, 1,820 Living Area Sq. Ft., 6 Room, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom

$849,000 – 22 Hill St., Single Family – Detached Bungalow, 2,198 Living Area Sq. Ft., 9 Room, 5 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom

$630,000 – 7 Edenfield Ave., Single Family – Detached Cape, 1,232 Living Area Sq.