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New Boston Fund signs three leases totaling 8,968 s/f at New England Business Center

On behalf of New Boston Fund, Inc., CB Richard Ellis - N.E. Partners, LP (CBRE/NE) completed three leases totaling 8,968 s/f at New England Business Center during the first quarter of the year. New Boston Fund, Inc. has owned and managed the three-building, 237,000 s/f master-planned office park since December 2005. Three office deals were completed at 10 New England Business Center including Neoprobe Corp. for 3,821 s/f (new), Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. for 3,776 s/f (new), and Manpower for 1,371 s/f (renewal). CBRE/NE's Kerry Olson Hawkins, first vice president, represented the landlord. Neoprobe Corp. was self-represented. Maureen Young of CRESA Partners,Inc. represented Liberty Mutual. Michael Zahornacky of USI Real Estate Brokerage Services, Inc. represented Manpower. "The quick lease up at New England Business Center is a testament to New Boston Fund's distinction as a landlord and the superior quality of the office park," said Hawkins. "New Boston Fund's impressive responsiveness and high-caliber management of New England Business Center distinguishes them as a landlord and exemplifies their commitment to superior service for their tenants." New England Business Center is a four-building, 244,061 SF master-planned office park. The park encompasses 34 acres of land and features views of the Merrimack River and a natural wooded surrounding. Amenities include an on-site Little Sprouts Daycare, a cafeteria and fitness room with showers and lockers; a full-service Marriott Courtyard Hotel and Wyndham Hotel are adjacent to the office park. The park is ideally situated at the junction of Interstate 93 and River Road and is just minutes from Interstate 495 and Route 128. New England Business Centeroffers proximity to southern New Hampshire and convenient access from Boston.
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