CT Commercial Realty & Select Homes leases space for relocation
5/A Baker Products Inc., the maker of products using the Black and Tan Tartan Baker fabric, has relocated its business from Newtown and Oxford, to 279 Watchaug Rd. Thomas Clark of CT Commercial Realty & Select Homes in Somers represented both the lessee and lessor in this transaction.
The former Equestrian Outfitters/Howard's Tack Shop at the Watchaug Road location has been renovated and is now the new home for 5/A Baker's Factory Outlet. The shop stocks the made-in-the-USA Baker Turnout stable blanket, known worldwide for its traditional good looks and "tough as nails" durability.
Connecticut Commercial Realty and Select Homes is a family-owned and operated company with brokerage in Conn. and Mass. and has offices at 216 Broad St. in New London, and 612 Main St. in Somers. The firm operates divisions in residential and commercial real estate brokerage, as well as certified appraisal, auction and management services.
West Roxbury, MA Prescott IOS has arranged an industrial outdoor storage lease for Eastern Bus Company at 151 Rivermoor St. David Skinner and Devon Wagner of Prescott IOS represented the tenant, while Caroline Munn nd Rob Byrne of CBRE represented the landlord, Feeney Brothers Real Estate. The 40,000 front foot site gives the bus operator secured yard space close to the routes it serves across Boston and the inner suburbs.
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