News: Owners Developers & Managers

Aron of Metrowest Commercial Real Estate handles new 17,774 s/f long-term lease to The Massachusetts Parole Board at 12 Mercer Rd.

Natick, MA The Massachusetts Parole Board has entered into a new long-term lease agreement after Metrowest Commercial Real Estate’s proposal was selected from a sealed Request For Proposal (RFP). The proposal was for its current location at 12 Mercer Rd. 

The 17,774 s/f facility was renovated with upgrades including a new fenced sally port with an electric gate, upgraded ballistic glass in lobby, new parole board tables, new defense table and a modified seating area separating families and victims, network wiring upgraded to Cat 6 cabling, two EV charging stations, new signage & mailboxes, new flooring & fresh paint throughout the building.

The extension to the original lease was facilitated by Marlene Aron, principal of Metrowest Commercial Real Estate who represented the landlord, Mercer Realty LLC, in this transaction and the original lease 10 years ago. Aron said, “State leases, including construction which was done while the tenant was operating at the site, made this a very challenging assignment. Walker Construction of Marlboro handled the build-out requirements and all parties were very pleased with the outcome.”

Aron, Principal of Metrowest Commercial RE has 38 years of commercial real estate brokerage experience and specializes in Metrowest commercial real estate sales and leasing.

READ ON THE GO
DIGITAL EDITIONS
Subscribe
Columns and Thought Leadership
Florida ruling raises bar for condo terminations and buyouts - by Michael Karsch

Florida ruling raises bar for condo terminations and buyouts - by Michael Karsch

On October 14, 2025, in a landmark decision with significant implications for the Florida real estate market, the Supreme Court of Florida formally denied Two Roads Development’s (TRD Biscayne LLC) petition for review in its long-running case against unit owners of Biscayne 21,
Retail infill strategy to activate Pawtucket’s Conant Thread District - by Gaetan Kashala

Retail infill strategy to activate Pawtucket’s Conant Thread District - by Gaetan Kashala

Until recently, the Conant Thread District consisted of approximately 150 acres of underutilized industrial land spanning Pawtucket and Central Falls. Today, the area is one of the most significant
Revitalized Town Centers:  Retail??? - by Carol Todreas

Revitalized Town Centers: Retail??? - by Carol Todreas

It is now widely accepted that customers want to shop in person at physical stores. Brands know that they do better business in a physical store than just on line so they want to open stores. Demand for retail space by digital merchants, local entrepreneurs, and newly developed national chains
IREM president’s message:  Our new reality - Staying ahead of supply chain delays - by Yoany Vargas

IREM president’s message: Our new reality - Staying ahead of supply chain delays - by Yoany Vargas

Supply chain delays are slowing construction, ratcheting up operating costs, and extending turnover timelines across Greater Boston, directly reducing revenue and increasing the workload for multifamily and