Business

Businesses Can Qualify for $1,000s in Credits from Federal Pandemic Relief

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Charlie Breitrose

Watertown businesses may be able to qualify for thousands of dollars back from the Federal government through a credit against the employment taxes they paid during the pandemic. Businesses and non-profits may be eligible for the employee retention tax credit from the Federal government. The program started with the first COVID-19 Pandemic relief act and was expanded to give businesses the opportunity to claim more money back from wages they paid to employees in 2020 and 2021, according to an article on CNBC.com, which was highlighted the Newton Needham Regional Chamber. The program is aimed at small and midsized businesses, which are those with 500 or fewer employees. To qualify, the business must have seen a drop of at least 20 percent in a quarter in 2021 compared to the same quarter in 2019.

Real Estate

Check Out the Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend

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Several properties are hosting open houses over the weekend, including a single family listed for over $2 million. $2,175,000 – 30 Lincoln St., Single Family – Detached Victorian, 5,600 Living Area Sq. Ft., 16 Room, 5 Bedroom, 4 Full & 1 Half Bathroom, Open House: Saturday 11-12

$850,000 – 101 North Beacon St. Unit 205, Condo – Mid-Rise, 940 Living Area Sq. Ft., 4 Room, 2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom, Open House: Sunday 11-12

$635,000 – 101 North Beacon St.

Around Town

Wicked Dog Apparel Store Coming to Pop-Up Space at Arsenal Yards

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Wicked Dog Apparel will be occupying the pop-up space at Arsenal Yards. Arsenal Yards provided the following announcement:

Looking to partake in some summer shopping with a local brand that gives back to the community? Head to Watertown’s Arsenal Yards and shop local at the Wicked Dog Apparel Pop-Up Shop open Thursdays through Sundays now through the fall at 101 Arsenal Yards Blvd., next to Ben & Jerry’s. Launched in 2016 and inspired by a love of Boston, good times, and man’s best friend, Wicked Dog has set up shop at Watertown’s Arsenal Yards in the space next to Ben & Jerry’s. The pop-up is open weekly Thursday–Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and is selling a variety of apparel for folks of all ages including shirts, pullovers, hats, bags, sneakers, and more.

Real Estate

Three Condos and a Two-Family Home Were Sold This Week in Town

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Watertown had four properties sell last week. $395,000 – 5 Repton Cir. Unit 5405, Condo – Mid-Rise, 601 Living Area Sq. Ft., 2 Room, 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom

$730,000 – 104 Coolidge Hill Road Unit 12, Condo – Townhouse, 1,871 Living Area Sq. Ft., 6 Room, 2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom

$1,170,000 – 13 Oakley Road, Multi-family Home – 2 Family – 2 Units Up/Down, 2,810 Living Area Sq.

Real Estate

Several Open Houses to Visit Around Watertown This Weekend

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See this week’s Watertown open houses. $899,999 – 498-500 Belmont St., Multi-family Home – 2 Family, 3,242 Living Area Sq. Ft., 2 Units, 13 Total Rooms, 7 Total Bedrooms, Open House: Sunday 12-1:30

$879,000 – 20 Gilbert St., Multi-family Home – 2 Family – 2 Units Up/Down, 2,354 Living Area Sq. Ft. 2 Units, 11 Total Rooms, 5 Total Bedrooms, Open Houses: Saturday 11-1 Sunday 11-1

$724,000 – 57 Union St.

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.