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MassDevelopment presents $2.805m in grants to advance the rehabilitation of 34 properties in Gateway Cities

Boston, MA MassDevelopment presented $2.805 million in grants to advance the rehabilitation of 34 properties in Gateway Cities across Massachusetts that will have significant economic impacts on commercial corridor revitalization goals. MassDevelopment awarded the funding through the third

Ashford Hospitality Trust sells Courtyard
Boston Downtown for $123m - handled by JLL

Boston, MA JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group completed the $123 million sale of the Courtyard Boston Downtown, a 315-room hotel located at 275 Tremont St. JLL represented the seller, Ashford Hospitality Trust.

Columbia promotes Tassmer to vice president of marketing

North Reading, MA Columbia, a construction management firm that is celebrating 100 years since its founding in 1925, has promoted Katy Tassmer to vice president of marketing. Tassmer joined the firm in 2017 as managing director of marketing.

Koury and Quinn of Marcus & Millichap close $7.955m sale of three Town Fair Tire locations

Billerica, MA Marcus & Millichap completed the sale of three net-leased properties anchored by Town Fair Tire in Billerica; Brockton, Mass.; and Nashua, N.H. The properties sold for $7.955 million.

Worcester Business Development Corp. funds SBA 504 Loan for Orchard Hills Athletic Club

Lancaster, MA The Worcester Business Development Corp. (WBDC) has added a new SBA 504 Loan to its portfolio for the purchase of commercial real estate in Lancaster. This will be the 7th loan that the WBDC has added to its portfolio in 2024.

O’Brien Commercial and Fieldstone Commercial handle 15,000 s/f lease to JOWA USA, Inc.

Littleton, MA According to O’Brien Commercial Properties, JOWA USA, Inc. has leased 15,000 s/f at One Monarch Dr. JOWA USA, one of the world leaders in supplying environmental protection equipment to the maritime industry, chose the building for its central location, highway access and amenity base.

Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. donates hundreds of toys and gifts for families in need

Holliston, MA A leading electrical subcontractor throughout New England and the Southeast for nearly five decades, Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric) demonstrated its commitment to the community this holiday season and participated in service initiatives across each of its regional office

DECCO, Inc. names Oldham as new vice president of planning and development

Nashua, NH DECCO, Inc. has added Chris Oldham to its leadership team as vice president of planning and development. Prior to his appointment, he served as executive vice president at JM Coull and director of project management at DPS/Arcadis. He brings expertise in VDC design and construction processes,

DECCO, Inc. apprentices to compete at ABC National Craft Championships

Nashua, NH According to DECCO, three apprentices will be competing at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) National Craft Championships (NCC) this February. This annual event

Sullivan Construction welcomes Johnson as vice president of business development

Bedford, NH Sullivan Construction has appointed Logan Johnson, PE as vice president of business development. In this role, Johnson will spearhead the company's growth initiatives, fostering client relationships and identifying new market opportunities