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Posted: February 2, 2012
O'Brien of O'Brien Commercial Properties negotiates 5 leases
Eric O'Brien, president of O'Brien Commercial Properties has negotiated 4 leases and lease renewals at 310-312 School St. for a combined 20,000 s/f. Tenants include Zeller Gmelin, The Cottage, George Howell Coffee Co. and the newest tenant DogStar Activity Center. The building is again 100% leased and the Acton Technology Park, consisting of three master planned flex buildings, on Craig Rd., is 95.2% occupied due to O'Brien's leasing efforts.
Also, a new law firm has opened up its corporate office at 63 Great Pond in Maynard aka Mill Pond Sq. DePiro & Levine will be practicing general law and are taking on new clients at this time. O'Brien represented the landlord Lexvest Partners in this lease transaction.
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