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Hawkins and Connolly of CBRE/New England arrange 10,470 s/f lease to VNA Care Network

On behalf of Symes, a leader in residential and commercial development, construction and property management, CBRE/New England completed a new lease at 199 Rosewood Dr. located within Northwoods Business Park. VNA Care Network, a nonprofit created by some of the oldest home healthcare and hospice agencies in Massachusetts, will occupy 10,470 s/f at the building in July. CBRE/NE's Kerry Olson Hawkins, first vice president, and David Connolly, senior vice president/partner, represented the landlord. Mohr Partners' Glenn Rhuda represented the tenant. "199 Rosewood Dr. has many excellent qualities that appeal to a wide variety of users," said Hawkins. "The property's setting within one of the North Shore's most prominent office parks, coupled with its convenient location at the junction of Rtes. 114, 1 and I-95, makes 199 Rosewood Dr. a very attractive option in this submarket. We are thrilled that VNA Care Network has decided to bring their operations to Northwoods Business Park." Situated within Northwoods Business Park, 199 Rosewood Dr. features an attractive park setting, immediate access to major roadways, and proximity to numerous restaurants, hotels and retail amenities. Space features include efficient floor plates, high ceiling heights and extensive window lines. 199 Rosewood Dr. is undergoing a major capital improvement program, including a new HVAC system, an upscale lounge and lobby renovations, updated restrooms, landscaping improvements and a new on-site fitness area with showers and lockers. Corporate neighbors include MetLife, Copyright Clearance Center, RBC Financial Group and Janney Montgomery Scott.
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