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Let’s hear it for the Girls! - by Carol Todreas

Intimissimi is an Italian Lingerie Store that has managed to stay alive and well during the retail upheaval. In fact it has blossomed. Opening its first store on Fifth Ave. in NYC in 2017, it currently has 40 + stores across the U.S. and is still going strong. It has cultivated a brand that stands for quality in materials, fit and sales associates.

Crimmins and O’Toole launch Platinum Partners

Stoughton, MA Barry Crimmins, founder and principal of the Law Offices of Barry R. Crimmins, P.C., focusing in the areas of real estate law and land use permitting, and Noreen O’Toole, former town planner, have launched their new firm, Platinum Partners, LLC.

Klemmer of Colliers International and Cremmen of
Denenberg Realty Advisors handle 62,000 s/f lease

Peabody, MA Novaya Real Estate Ventures leased 62,000 s/f of office space to Spire Printing at 1 First Ave. The lease represents Spire’s relocation from their metro-Boston location at 85 Bay St. to the North Shore.

Peabody Properties named to National Affordable Housing Management Association's 2019 Affordable 100 List

Braintree, MA Building on the commitment by governor Charlie Baker and mayor Marty Walsh to address the Commonwealth’s housing crisis by boosting affordable housing opportunities, full-service real estate and property management firm

Delphi Construction, Inc. completes a new parish hall for Church of the Messiah in Falmouth

Falmouth, MA Delphi Construction, Inc. has completed construction of a new parish hall for Church of the Messiah, the first Episcopal Church established on Cape Cod in 1852. The 6,000 s/f renovation and new construction project consisted of the restoration and modification of a wooden building

Eysenbach of R.W. Holmes Commercial completes $1.6 million land sale of the former Strategic Materials site

Franklin, MA John Eysenbach of R.W. Holmes Commercial has closed on the $1.6 million sale of the former Strategic Materials site with TMC Holdings & Development, LLC to start new construction at 45 Kenwood Circle.

Essex Savings Bank names three new trustees

Essex, CT Essex Savings Bank held its semi-annual trustees meeting July 15, at the bank’s Plains Rd. office. Bank chairman Doug Paul, welcomed the attendees and stated that the combined Essex Savings Bank,

Donato joins Hancock Associates as project manager and regional office manager

Danvers, MA According to Hancock Associates, Anthony Donato, P.E., LEED AP, joined the firm as a senior project manager and regional office manager of the combined Hancock/H.W. Moore Boston office. He is responsible for business development, financial management,

Adams and Christy of Tighe & Bond recognized as “40 Under 40” leaders

Westfield, MA Tighe & Bond employees Sarah Adams, AICP and Jean Christy, PE were recognized by Business West as “40 Under 40” leaders at an award ceremony at Holyoke’s Log Cabin.

Six opportunities & trends to watch in private equity - by John Pariseault

In a low interest rate environment and with plenty of undeployed capital, private equity firms continue aggressive investments in commercial real estate assets. The real estate market in which these firms invest is facing a variety of challenges and opportunities given the ever-changing domestic