Development

Zoning Board Approves Plans to Turn Former Tufts Building Into Biotech Space

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Plans to turn the former Tufts Health Plan building into biotech lab and office space was approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the project that will renovate and add on to the former Tufts Health Care building on Mt. Auburn Street on Wednesday night. The new owners, Spear Street Capital, wants to turn the area into life science office and lab space. Plans include renovating the interior of the main building, adding a small building on the back and renovating on the property near Grove Street.

Real Estate

Several Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend

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A variety of homes can be seen during this weekend’s open houses. $659,900 – 256 Sycamore St. Unit 256, Condo – 2/3 Family, 1,601 Living Area Sq. Ft. (Includes Finished Basement), 7 Room, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom, Open Houses: Saturday 11-1 Sunday 12-2

$699,900 – 31 Wilmot St., Single Family – Detached Ranch, 1,919 Living Area Sq.

Development

ZBA Hearing Two Big Projects, Council Subgroup Looks at Police Services & Other Meetings

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Plans for converting the Tufts Health Plan building into life science labs and offices will be heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday. The Watertown Zoning Board has several projects on its agenda, including renovations of the Tufts Health Plan building and a biotech project proposed on Elm Street. The ZBA gives final approval for these projects and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Spear Street Capital, the new owner of the Tufts Health Plan site at 705 Mt.

Real Estate

A Multifamily and a Single Family Home Sold This Week

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One property sold this week in Watertown. $975,000 – 29-31 Bromfield St., Multi-family Home – 2 Family, 2,685 Living Area Sq. Ft., 2 Units, 11 Total Rooms, 5 Total Bedrooms

$670,000 – 191 Chapman St., Single Family – Detached Ranch, 1,260 Living Area Sq. Ft., 6 Room, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full & 1 Half Bathroom

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Real Estate

Multiple Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend

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See this week’s Watertown open houses. $779,900 – 22 Myrtle St., Single Family – Detached Colonial, 1,815 Living Area Sq. Ft., 7 Room, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full & 1 Half Bathroom, Open Houses: Saturday 2-3:30 Sunday 2-3:30

$338,000 – 32 Whites Ave. Unit F4401, Condo – Garden, 695 Living Area Sq. Ft., 3 Room, 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom, Open Houses: Saturday 11-2 Sunday 11-2

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$339,000 – 112 Mt.

Business

New Hotel Opens at Watertown’s Arsenal Yards

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The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:

Boylston Properties and Stonebridge Companies announced that the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton™ Watertown Boston is now open and welcoming guests at the brand new hotel in the heart of Arsenal Yards. The property is operating as a Hilton franchise, owned by a joint venture of Boylston Properties and the Stonebridge Companies, and managed by Stonebridge Companies. The hotel staff and development team will invite a small group of constituents to a private “virtual ribbon-cutting” on March 1, and encourages all interested guests and visitors to contact or stop by the hotel for a socially-distanced tour of the beautifully designed property. The development team expects that the growing number of life sciences companies that call Watertown home, the easy access to the region’s medical community, and the town’s proximity to Boston and Cambridge, will contribute to an increase in demand from business and leisure travel to Watertown. Located directly on Arsenal Street, the hotel is well positioned to meet the area’s demand for extended stay lodging.

Business

Business Parking Passes for Watertown Square Available for Purchase

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The Town of Watertown sent out the following announcement:

The purchase of the quarterly parking permits for the Watertown Square Municipal Lot for March-May 2021 will be available on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. To purchase, please enter the Town Administration Building at 149 Main Street and proceed to lower hearing room. Please be advised that we are following social distancing guidelines requiring a face covering and limiting the number of people, which may require a wait outside the building. ALL permits will require business information and vehicle registrations to obtain a permit. Please complete Business-Parking-Permit-Form in advance if possible.

Business

Congresswoman Clark Appearing at Chambers’ Women in Government Event

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Congresswoman Katherine Clark

The following information was provided by the Newton Needham Regional Chamber:

We’re excited to announce our 4th Annual Women in Government event, this year in partnership with the Waltham Chamber of Commerce. Our guest speaker will be U.S. Congresswoman and Assistant Speaker of the House Katherine Clark who has served the Fifth District of Massachusetts since 2013, a diverse district comprised of 24 cities and towns that include Waltham, Weston and other parts of MetroWest. 

Rep. Clark will speak to her experience as a state senator, state representative, general counsel for the Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services and policy chief for the state attorney general. Join us to hear first-hand about Rep. Clark’s journey to becoming the fourth highest ranking member of the US House of Representatives. We’ll also have time for a few questions. A conversation not to be missed.