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The Stubblebine Company completes $11.25m sale
of 51,000 s/f property

Avon, MA The Stubblebine Company/CORFAC International has completed the sale of 108 Bodwell St. to CJ Shaughnessy Crane Service for $11.25 million. The subject property consists of a 51,000 s/f industrial building on 6.33 acres with a clear height of 16’8 – 20’8. Situated off Rte. 24 and less than 10 miles from I-95, the property provides access to all parts north and south in the Commonwealth.

CBRE completes sale of 43,985 s/f office
building for $15.5 million

Greenwich, CT CBRE has completed the $15.5 million sale of 53 Forest Ave., a 43,985 s/f office building.  Jeffrey Dunne, Steven Bardsley, Travis Langer, and Daniel Blumenkrantz of CBRE’s Institutional Properties Group represented the owner, Collins 53 Forest LLC, an entity managed by Collins Capital Partners LLC, in the sale. The team also procured the buyer, HBN 53 Forest, LLC, which is managed by HB Nitkin, a regional commercial real estate owner.

Core Investments to host events at The LOT

South Boston, MA Core Investments, Inc., a two-decade-old real estate investment and development company, presented its 2023 fall program of music, food, and fun events at The LOT, Core Investment’s newest commitment to the emerging On the Dot neighborhood.

Colliers and CBRE arrange 101,000 s/f lease for Ascend Elements
at King Street Properties development

Devens, MA King Street Properties has arranged for Ascend Elements, a company revolutionizing the production of sustainable lithium-ion battery materials, to lease the new 101,000 s/f building located at 39 Jackson Rd., part of King Street’s Pathway Devens campus. This transaction marks the full lease-up of the first phase of King Street’s Pathway Devens development.

Annual charity event for food insecurity, Canstruction Boston, returns this month

Boston, MA Canstruction Boston, an annual charity event that combines design, creativity, and social responsibility returns in 2023, after a one-year hiatus. Since its inception in 1995, this beloved A/E/C industry event centers around the construction of impressive sculptures made entirely from canned food, which are then displayed and later donated to local food banks.

Nordlund Associates brokers sale for $2.395m

Boston, MA Chris Everest and Kevin Olson of Nordlund Associates, Inc. assisted client Devon Realty Trust in the sale of 167 Devon St. a 8,778 s/f warehouse on a 0.56 acre parcel located off of Columbia road abutting the MBTA commuter rail.

R.W. Holmes arranges 6,075 s/f lease at 175 Middlesex Turnpike

Bedford, MA R.W. Holmes arranged a recent lease agreement totaling 6,075 s/f of office and flex space at 175 Middlesex Tpke. Affera, a medical technology company specializing in solutions for the cardiac arrhythmia market, leased 5,575 s/f earlier this year and has now expanded to 6,075 s/f. R.W. Holmes senior vice president David Gilkie represented the landlord, ConRes IT Solutions, while Joe Doyle of Cresa represented the tenant.

KW Commercial and CCIM Institute to host first annual Foundation of CRE Seminar

Stamford, CT KW Commercial director Andreas Senie and CCIM Institute instructor Mark Van Ark, CCIM, SIOR will host the first annual Foundation of Commercial Real Estate Seminar on Oct 19th and 20th at KW Stamford at 2777 Summer St., 7th floor.  Senie and founder/owner of EAC Properties, along with Van Ark, will bring together 50 industry insiders and newcomers for the Foundations For Success Seminar for this case study-driven course.

Marcus & Millichap completes sale of Grant Street Complex for $6.4 million

Framingham, MA Marcus & Millichap has completed the sale of Grant Street Complex for $6.4 million. “This portfolio provided a truly unique value-add opportunity with ample off-street parking and renovations already completed on several of the units as well as four brand-new townhouses.” said Evan Griffith, senior vice president of investments.

Wood Palace Kitchens passes down ownership

Middleboro, MA Wood Palace Kitchens, a cabinetry distributor representing select manufacturers and providing turn-key services, will have a new owner as of January 2024. Tim Holick, current owner and founder, announced that he will transfer ownership of the 44-year old company to his nephew, Michael Holick. Michael Holick has been with the company for 33 years, began his career with the company in warehousing, then project supervising, and since 2000 has been one of the company’s top salespersons.