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Cyber security in real estate - by Paul McRae

Being aware of a security breach is more important than ever – especially for small businesses. A cyber-attack at a small business rarely makes headlines, creating a false sense of security. One might think only big firms are targeted. That is not true.

Hughes of New Dover Associates brokers $2.25 million building sale

Walpole, MA Scott Hughes, president of New Dover Associates, Inc., represented the seller, REECO Realty, Inc., and procured the buyer, 595 Route 1 LLC, in the sale of 583-595 and 601 Providence Highway.

Colliers brokers sale of Sunset Bay Marina in Hull

Hull, MA Colliers International’s Leisure Property Advisors team has brokered the sale of Sunset Bay Marina. Safe Harbor Marinas, one of the nation’s largest marina owner-operators, purchased the property from the Folsom family for an undisclosed price.

Connecticut Green Bank launches free EV charging stations for commercial properties through C-PACE

Rocky Hill, CT The Connecticut Green Bank launched Charge Up CT Buildings, a new initiative that offers free electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to commercial property owners who use Connecticut Green Bank Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing to improve

JSA Design hires Martz

Portsmouth, NH According to JSA Design, Richard Martz has joined the firm. JSA is eager to put his skill-set and experience to use on numerous ongoing designs including healthcare and mixed development projects.

Combined Properties, Inc. signs Converge to 76,771 s/f lease

Peabody, MA According to Combined Properties, Inc., Converge has renewed its lease at 4 Technology Dr., a first-class office/R&D building in Centennial Park. As part of its extension of lease, Converge added several thousand s/f and will now occupy 76,771 s/f.

JLL Capital Markets arranges $13m refinancing of 313 Washington St.

Newton, MA JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $13 million refinancing for 313 Washington Street, an 80,902 s/f office and retail building. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Grander Capital Partners, to secure the five-year, fixed-rate loan with Eastern Bank.

Nan Fung Life Sciences acquires 51 Sleeper St.

>Boston, MA Nan Fung Life Sciences Real Estate (NFLSRE) has acquired 51 Sleeper St. from Brookfield Properties. Located in the Seaport District, the 152,102 s/f, eight floor building’s sale price was not disclosed.

Corporate Environmental Advisors opens new downtown office at 200 Portland St.

Boston, MA Corporate Environmental Advisors (CEA) has opened a downtown office at 200 Portland St. to support the expansion of its environmental risk management (ERM) practice led by new hire Stephen Graham, PE, LSP, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience

The Stubblebine Co. completes three deals - including $2.225m sale

Billerica MA The Stubblebine Company/CORFAC International has completed multiple deals that include the following: Micah Stubblebine, principal of The Stubblebine Co. represented the seller, AMA Realty Trust, in the sale of 12 Dunham Rd. for $2.225 million.