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Tighe & Bond acquires Coastal Engineering Co., Inc.

Worcester, MA Tighe & Bond, a Northeast leader in engineering, design, and environmental consulting, has acquired Cape Cod-based Coastal Engineering Co., Inc. (Coastal), a civil, structural, and waterfront/marine engineering firm that specializes in projects located in environmentally sensitive areas.

Miller joins Larew, Doyle & Associates as senior vice president, Connecticut

Stamford, CT Jeffrey Miller joined Larew, Doyle & Associates (LD&A) in 2023 as senior vice president of the new Connecticut office with focus on commercial mortgage lending in the metro Stamford, Hartford, New Haven, Middletown, and New London markets.

Aho Properties sells Shirley, MA industrial property for $2.55 million

Shirley, MA Joel Aho, president of Aho Properties, represented ownership in the sale of a 41,037 s/f industrial property at 76 Walker Rd. for $2.55 million. The property was fully occupied by Thermo-Fab Corp. under a long-term lease

Mitchell of Compass’ Kirk | Schryver Team closes $2.25 million sale

Barrington, RI Compass has completed the sale of 17 Willow Way for $2.25 million. According to data maintained by the RI Statewide MLS, this transaction marked one the highest sales ever in the town’s Alfred Drowne neighborhood. Lindsay Mitchell of Compass’ Kirk | Schryver Team represented the buyer.

MountainOne hires Ames as senior mortgage originator

Rockland, MA According to MountainOne, Paul Ames has re-joined the residential lending team in the role of senior mortgage originator. In this role, Ames will focus on originating single and multi-unit residential mortgages within MountainOne’s South Shore market.

Boomx Cannabis’ December fundraiser yields $1,000 donation to Loaves & Fishes

Shirley, MA On Wednesday, January 17, BoomX Cannabis Company presented a check for $1,000 to local food pantry, Loaves & Fishes. During the month of December, the recreational dispensary ran a promotion called Stuff a Stocking. For every stocking sold, BoomX pledged to donate half the proceeds to Loaves & Fishes.

Celera Properties and True North Management secure 42,000 s/f in leases

Andover, MA Celera Properties and True North Management Group completed the lease-up of the first phase of their life science redevelopment project in Andover Technology Park at 600 Federal St. This milestone represents a major step forward in the transformation of this property into a hub for life science and innovation tenants.

Nickerson promotes Mulaire to director of PR & media relations

Boston, MA Nickerson, a full-service branding, marketing, PR and communications agency has named Shannon Mulaire director of PR & media relations. As director of PR & media relations, Mulaire will oversee media relationship management, client-partner public relations activities, internal and external agency-related communications,

Westmass Area Development Corp. takes leadership role at Develop Springfield

Springfield, MA Westmass Area Development Corp., a renowned non-profit organization in real estate and economic development, is set to take on the leadership role at Develop Springfield. This announcement, made at the Springfield Innovation Center on December 27th, marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to revitalize and transform the city.

Frydryk semi-retires from Hancock Associates

Palmer, MA According to Hancock Associates, a leading provider of land surveying, civil engineering and wetland science services, Don Frydryk PE, PLS, has announced semi-retirement. Frydryk joined Hancock Associates as a regional office manager when the firm acquired Sherman & Frydryk, LLC, a land surveying and civil engineering firm located in Palmer.