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Aron of MetroWest handles 4,555 s/f lease for Framingham Lynn Realty

Marlene Aron of Metrowest Commercial R.E, representing the lessor, Framingham Lynn Realty, LLC and Christopher Kelly of Atlantic Retail, representing the lessee, have co-brokered a long-term lease to Leslie's Swimming Pool Supplies, at 760 Worcester Rd., Rte. 9. The freestanding 4,555 s/f building gives Leslie's Pool a 100% glass storefront, great parking & signage with good visibility and accessibility. Aron, who specializes in Metrowest retail leasing said, "In 2010, I was able to fill most of my retail vacancies. Leslie's Pool, Play It Again Sports & Kumon were a few of the national retailers that I was able to place. Food retailers such as specialty markets and medical uses were also very active in pursuing retail locations in 2010." Leslie's Swimming Pool Supplies, with 600 retail stores nationwide is the world pool supply leader company, offers a large selection of pool cleaners, pool chemicals, pool heaters, pool pumps and pool filters for above ground pools, in ground pools or spas.
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