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Maugel DeStefano Architects completes
initial designs for Franklin Lofts

Worcester, MA Maugel DeStefano Architects has completed its initial designs for the Franklin Lofts, an amenity-rich multifamily community being developed by the Michaels Organization, in partnership with GoVenture Capital Group.

Cheeseman joins Cushman & Wakefield as senior managing director, presence & client solutions lead

Boston, MA Cushman & Wakefield has hired Patrick Cheeseman as senior managing director, presence by Cushman & Wakefield and client solutions lead. Presence gives landlords and investors sophisticated tools and programming that bolsters building experience and engagement with building employees and creates workplaces that attract

Hodges named president of SMRT Architects and Engineers

Andover, MA SMRT Architects and Engineers has appointed Bradley Hodges, PE, as the firm’s next president, effective January 1, 2024. Hodges joined SMRT in 2001 and currently leads the firm’s science, technology, and manufacturing practice. He will succeed Ellen Belknap, AIA, president since 2004,

Peabody Properties acquires $5m in grants

Braintree, MA Peabody Properties has garnered an estimated $5 million in grants over the past 27 years. Peabody’s commitment to resident services at their properties was established in 1990 and has expanded over the decades to 80 on-staff social services and nurse professionals.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties acquires Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Mel Antonio Real Estate

Osterville, MA Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties, a division of Commonwealth Realty Group, LLC, has acquired Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Mel Antonio Real Estate, a premier, full-service real estate brokerage serving the South Coast and New Bedford, Mass.

Manzo Freeman Dev. acquires The Landing at Chelmsford Mills for $14.85 million from Chelmsford Holdings

Chelmsford, MA Manzo Freeman Development (MFD) has acquired The Landing at Chelmsford Mills for $14.85 million from Chelmsford Holdings. Located at 51 Middlesex St. #125, the property includes three buildings totaling 285,000 s/f. This is the fifth mill property in Manzo Freeman’s portfolio

Aho Properties sells 90 Cherry Street,
Hudson MA for $2.1 million

Hudson, MA Joel Aho, president of Aho Properties has facilitated the sale of a 29,236 s/f two story industrial building at 90 Cherry St. for $2.1 million.

R.W. Holmes negotiates three leases totaling 10,078 s/f at 2 Willow St.

Southborough, MA R.W. Holmes has completed the negotiation of three office leases totaling 10,078 s/f at 2 Willow St. These leases bring the building to full occupancy.

Marcus & Millichap and Frame Residential arrange
$23.55m multifamily portfolio sale

Newton, MA Marcus & Millichap and Frame Residential have completed the sale of a two-property, 59-unit multifamily portfolio located in Newton and Allston, Mass. The portfolio sold for a combined total of $23.55 million.

The Boulos Company hires Percoskie and MacDonald in N.H.

Manchester, NH The Boulos Company has hired two associates, John Percoskie and Andrew MacDonald. The Manchester office proudly welcomes MacDonald, a Dartmouth College graduate with a degree in Spanish and Environmental Studies. With a career spanning more than 20 years