Business

Bluebikes Opens New Station at Arsenal Yards, Officials Say Bike Share Has Had a Good Start

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The recently installed BlueBike station outside Arsenal Yards. Bikeshare company Lyft Bluebikes opened its latest docking station at Arsenal Yards with some fanfare last week. It is the fourth in Watertown with three more planned, and Town officials say they have already drawn a lot of interest. The first Bluebike station in Watertown opened in August, as part of a five community expansion, which also included Newton and Arlington. Three of the Town’s stations in are on public land, but four will be located on private property, said Laura Wiener, Watertown’s Transportation Planner.

Business

Watertown Business Coalition Hosting Virtual Networking Event

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Business Coalition:

Join us to meet members of the Watertown business community and network at the Watertown Business Coalition’s Coffee Connect. 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. WHEN: Wednesday, October 21, 9AM to 10AM

WHERE: The comfort of your own home! The Watertown Business Coalition invites the following groups to the Coffee Connect:

All in the Watertown Business CommunityWatertown Residents who own a business in or out of townEntrepreneurs seeking Networking OpportunitiesFormer Members of Watertown-Belmont Chamber of CommerceThose looking to connect with business owners in Watertown

To RSVP click here

Real Estate

Watertown Had Four Home Sales This Week

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Three condos and a Colonial sold in Watertown this week. $527,000 – 290 Pleasant St. Unit 316, Condo – Loft, 1,064 Living Area Sq. Ft., 2 Room, 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom

$894,000 – 118-120 Spring St Unit 1, Condo – 2/3 Family, 2,000 Living Area Sq. Ft.

Business

Deadline Approaching for Watertown Businesses to Apply for COVID-19 Grants

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Mincrogrants are available for micro-businesses in Watertown. Companies with five or fewer employees can still take advantage of the microenterprise grants that were adversely impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, and the deadline to apply is Oct. 23, 2020. A second round of grants has been announced by the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC). Applications will be accepted from Oct.

Business

Arsenal Yards Celebrating the ‘Falladays’ During October

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The giant pumpkin is on display now at Arsenal Yards. It had originally been grown to be in the Topsfield Fair. The following information was provided by Arsenal Yards:

Through the end of October, Watertown’s Arsenal Yards is making Fall a daily holiday with a new “Fall Falladays” activation. Guests and residents are invited to come out to the River Green at Arsenal Yards for autumnal activities taking place throughout the month. The River Green is decorated for the season with hay bales, pumpkins and gourds.

Business

Watertown Savings Bank Receives Multiple Awards

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The following information was provided by Watertown Savings:

Watertown Savings Bank (WSB) is pleased to announce that they have won in multiple categories in Wicked Local’s Annual Readers Choice Awards. WSB has been voted as the Regional Gold Favorite for the eleventh year in a row. The Metro 2 and NW-1 regions represent 14 towns, including all five towns where WSB branches are located. WSB has been voted the Number One Community Bank in Arlington, Belmont, Lexington, Waltham, and Watertown once again. Readers Choice Awards is an annual contest that invites readers of Gatehouse Media and Wicked Local newspapers, to vote for their favorite local businesses in a variety of categories.

Real Estate

Check Out This Week’s Watertown Open Houses

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Plenty of open houses to visit in Watertown this weekend. $472,500 – 160 Spruce St. Unit 160, Condo – 2/3 Family, 905 Living Area Sq. Ft., 4 Room, 2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom, Open Houses: Friday 5:30-7 Saturday 12-2 Sunday 12-2

$1,475,000 – 85 Summer St. Unit 85A, Condo – Townhouse, 3,012 Living Area Sq.

Arsenal Yards

European Wax Center is the Latest Addition to Arsenal Yards

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The European Wax Center opened its doors at Arsenal Yards. The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:

European Wax Center, Watertown – Arsenal Yards is now open! Located at 65 Bond Street, and situated between Chipotle and T-Mobile, European Wax Center is open seven days a week. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays.  First time guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary wax to try out the service! Reservations can be booked  online, or by calling the center at 617-641-2929.