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O'Brien and Gratti of Greater Boston Commercial Properties, Inc. sell 18,210 s/f at 99 Lawrence Street, Clinton, MA

Bret O'Brien and Benjamin Gatti of Greater Boston Commercial Properties, Inc. out of Marlborough, MA, recently completed the sale of the 18,210 s/f manufacturing building located at 99 Lawrence St. The former machine shop occupied by Restech Plastic Moldings was purchased by Becki and Richard Grey, principles of Bent Productions. Greater Boston Commercial Properties, Inc. was the sole broker of record with Gatti representing the seller and O'Brien procuring the buyer. Bent Productions manufactures custom made sets for professional theater groups throughout the Northeast. The availability of heavy power, existing conduits, tailboard loading, overhead drive in door access, and 18' clear height are all features that make the facility ideal for this growing company. Bent Productions is relocating from 9,000 s/f it leased through Greater Boston Commercial Properties, Inc. three years ago at 249 Cedar Hill St. in Marlborough.
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Colwen Hotels celebrates opening of the first hotel in Portland’s Thompson’s Point - Residence Inn by Marriott and Moxy Hotel

Portland, ME Colwen Hotels celebrated the opening of Residence Inn by Marriott and Moxy Hotel Portland Thompson’s Point, the first hotel in the city’s Thompson’s Point district. Developed by XSS Hotels and managed by Colwen Hotels, the five-story, dual-branded property introduces 148 guestrooms to one of southern Maine’s fastest-growing waterfront destinations.
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