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Culture Pop Soda leases 6,000 s/f
at Berkeley’s 64 Pleasant St.

Watertown, MA According to Berkeley Investments (Berkeley), Culture Pop Soda, a functional soda brand, will be leasing over 6,000 s/f of space in the company’s 64 Pleasant St. development. Culture Pop joins tenant Via Separations, a growing clean tech startup

Kelleher, Pentore and Girolamo of Horvath & Tremblay broker $4.55 million multifamily sale

Everett, MA Dennis Kelleher, John Pentore and Stephen Girolamo of Horvath & Tremblay have completed the $4.55 million sale of 42 Norwood St., a 14-unit multifamily property. The trio sold the brick building for $325,000 per unit and a 5.69% cap rate.

Kismet opens new 50,000 s/f co-working
concept in Newton, MA

Newton, MA Recognizing the unique needs of growing businesses and e-commerce entrepreneurs, Kismet launched a new commercial real estate offering that combines workspace and services not currently available in Greater Boston. The 50,000 s/f facility includes

Crosspoint Associates acquires Porter Sq. Galleria
for $20.1 million - sale handled by Newmark

Cambridge, MA Newmark has secured the $20.1 million sale of Porter Square Galleria, a Target-anchored urban retail asset. Newmark co-head of U.S. Capital Markets Robert Griffin and managing directors Jonathan Martin and Paul Penman of the Boston Capital Markets group’s retail practice represented the undisclosed seller and procured the buyer, Crosspoint Associates.

Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation provides $90,000 grant to the YMCA of Greater Boston

Boston, MA Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation has presented a $90,000 multi-year grant to the YMCA of Greater Boston (the Y) to support the organization’s Teen Employment Program. This grant will provide meaningful work experiences for hundreds of local teens.

Aho Properties handles $1.25m building sale

Northboro, MA Joel Aho, president of Aho Properties, LLC, represented Tradebe Treatment and Recycling of Northboro, LLC, in the sale of 339 and 345 W Main St.

Boston and Cambridge lodging market: Navigating post-pandemic realities and future prospects - by Rachel Roginsky

The Boston and Cambridge lodging market, one of the most vibrant and dynamic in the United States, has undergone significant changes in recent years. These changes, spurred by external factors like the COVID-19 pandemic, economic fluctuations, and evolving consumer preferences, have created a complex landscape for hoteliers and investors alike.

The Stubblebine Co. and AIS Development handle $16.9m sale

Westminster, MA David and James Stubblebine, principals of The Stubblebine Company/CORFAC International, represented the sellers, Jumbo Capital and the Westminster Business Park, while Andrew Sacher, principal of AIS Development Inc., represented the buyer, Equity Industrial Partners,

Robbins of Colliers wins CoStar Power Broker award for Q2

Manchester, NH CoStar Group, Inc. has named the CoStar Power Broker Quarterly Deals winners for Q2 2024. Andrew Robbins of Colliers’ New Hampshire office has been recognized for his exceptional work in securing a long-term lease for PickUp USA Fitness at 100 William Loeb Dr. in Manchester.

Sullivan Construction welcomes seasoned project manager Jennifer Gagne to their team

Bedford, NH Sullivan Construction, LLC has added Jennifer Gagne as project manager to their team. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the construction industry, Gagne brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Sullivan Construction