What Market will Go into the New Development on Arsenal Street?

A rendering of the proposed development on Arsenal Street. Photo: The Hanover Company. By Charlie Breitrose

The new development proposed for 202 Arsenal Street includes a small market, but which one has not been decided. Residents asked if it would be a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods or even a Market Basket. Developers from the Hanover Company and Cresset Development said they do not have a tenant for the site.

Developers of a Proposed Residential/Retail Complex Get an Earful from Residents

{Originally sent to Watertown News email list page on Feb. 7}
A mock up of what the residential building will look like on Arsenal Street. Photo: The Hanover Company. By Charlie Breitrose
Developers of the site along Arsenal Street met with residents Thursday night and they heard about Watertowner’s concerns – including increased traffic, loss of the possibility a path through the area and trees. The proposed development would have a four-story apartment complex with 297 units (202 one-bedroom, 89 two-bedroom and 6 three-bedroom), a 30,600 square foot store – likely a market, and 6,777 square feet for boutique stores and a restaurant.