Business

Watertown Eating Institution Starts GoFundMe Effort to Keep Doors Open

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Deluxe Town Diner in Coolidge Square. The owners of Deluxe Town Diner have started an effort to try to raise $100,000 to keep the Coolidge Square institution afloat through the COVID-19 pandemic. Donors who give $100 or more will get a gift card worth $110 to use at the diner. Owner Don Levy posted the following information on the GoFundMe.com page:

Our family owned diner, has been serving Watertown area since 1947, the Covid19 pandemic has in big ways Adversely impacted our business,We survive the 3 months doing take out only, and now its necessary to ask for some help, ” TO KEEP THE DOORS OPEN”.  Due to restrictions we  are only  able to service, “less than half of our customers”.  We are asking our loyal customers and friends to donate, and to also buy future food at the diner gift card. $100 cash payment, we will issue $110 in diner card to be used now and in the future , when we are back to the normal.

Real Estate

A Wide Range of Open Houses in Watertown This Week

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Plenty of open houses to choose from in Watertown this weekend. $999,900 – 37 Langdon Ave., Single Family – Detached Colonial, 2,855 Living Area Sq. Ft., 9 Room, 6 Bedroom, 1 Full & 2 Half Bathroom, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1 Sunday 12-1:30

$775,000 – 68 Gleason St., Single Family – Detached Cape, 1,492 Living Area Sq. Ft., 10 Room, 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom, Open Houses: Saturday 11-1 Sunday 11-1

$1,399,000 – 9 Pearl St. Unit 9A, Condo – Townhouse, 2,934 Living Area Sq.

Development

Plans for Biotech Building in East Watertown to be Discussed at Public Meeting

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A map showing the proposed location for a three-story biotech building at 23 Elm St. in Watertown. The following information was provided by the Town of Watertown regarding a project at 23 Elm Street, just off Arsenal Street in East Watertown. Elm Street Partners will be hosting a virtual community meeting on November 23rd at 6:30 PM for the review and discussion of conceptual plans and specifics of the redevelopment of the site known as 23-29 Elm Street. The use of the site will be transitioned to research & development/lab-life sciences and ancillary office space with on-site parking.

Business

Next Watertown Business Coalition Coffee Connect Coming Up

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Meet others from the community in a virtual networking event hosted by the Watertown Business Coalition on Dec. 2. The group sent out the following information:

Enjoy a cup of coffee and get to know others from the Watertown community! WHEN: Wednesday, December 2, 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

WHERE: The comfort of your own home! The Watertown Business Coalition was started by a group of people doing business in Watertown and town residents looking to make local connections, and to support and strengthen the Watertown business community.

Real Estate

Watertown Colonial Sells for North of $1 Million

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Half a dozen properties were sold in Watertown this week. $1,025,000 – 29 Emerson Road, Single Family – Detached Colonial, 2,888 Living Area Sq. Ft., 9 Room, 4 Bedroom, 2 Full & 1 Half Bathroom

$800,000 – 31 Langdon Ave., Single Family – Detached Colonial, 2,719 Living Area Sq. Ft., 8 Room, 5 Bedroom, 2 Full & 1 Half Bathroom

$710,000 – 75 Edward Road, Single Family – Detached Cape, 1,456 Living Area Sq. Ft., 8 Room, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom

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$870,000 – 251 Boylston St., Multi-family Home – 2 Family, 2,620 Living Area Sq.

Real Estate

Dozens of Open Houses Around Watertown This Week

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See the properties that home seekers can visit this weekend around town. $870,000 – 70 Boylston St., Multi-family Home – 2 Family – 2 Units Up/Down, 2,934 Living Area Sq. Ft., 2 Units, 10 Total Rooms, 4 Total Bedrooms, Open House: Sunday 12-1:30

$724,900 – 47 Maple St., Multi-family Home – 2 Family – 2 Units Up/Down, 2,220 Living Area Sq. Ft., 2 Units, 8 Total Rooms, 4 Total Bedrooms, Open Houses: Saturday 11-12:30 Sunday 11-12:30

$585,000 – 662 Belmont St. Unit 662, Condo – 2/3 Family, 1,472 Living Area Sq.

Around Town

Two Local Leaders on Chamber’s Panel for Most Influential Business People of Color

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The leader of a Watertown-based theatre company and a vice president at Tufts Health Plan will be a panelists for the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber’s 50 Most Influential Business People of Color event. Michael Bobbitt, who took over as artistic director at NewRep in August 2019, will be one of five people on the panel at the event that will take place virtually on Nov. 12. He will be joined by Juan Lopera, vice president of marketing and Rhode Island Medicare at Tufts Health Plan, headquartered on Mt. Auburn Street.

Business

Dance Classes for Kids, Scholarships Available

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Ballroom in Boston is excited to offer scholarships through its non-profit, Dancing Feet, for all of the upcoming kids programs! Check out all of the class details at www.ballroominboston.com/kids

Click here for the scholarship application. Harry Potter Kids Camp

Thursday, November 12  |  3:00pm – 4:30pm  |  $35/child  |  Ages 7-10

Does your kiddo love Harry Potter and all things Wizarding World? We do too! Your kiddo won’t want to miss out on this one day camp featuring the sorting hat, a House Cup competition, wand making, facing off against the Whomping Willow, Potions class and so much more!