Spotlights

2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Michael Cronin, Ruberto, Israel & Weiner

What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? I helped a well- known Connecticut- based pizza restaurant secure its liquor license for a new Seaport location. While small compared to the larger projects we handle at RIW, this one meant a lot to me personally. Growing up in CT, I’ve been a fan of this spot for years.

2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Lexi Brissette, NAI Glickman Kovago & Jacobs

What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? I’m most proud to be working on the sale of 781 Grove St., the former St. Peter- Marian High School. I grew up nearby, played sports there, and always saw it as a pillar of the community. As one of Worcester’s few Catholic high schools, it’s a meaningful full- circle moment.

2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Johanna Astudillo Gomez, Columbia

What’s one challenge you’ve overcome in your career so far, and what did it teach you? Starting my career as a woman in construction, I faced skepticism in a male- dominated field. Through persistence, technical skill, and relationship- building, I’ve earned trust and respect as a superintendent.

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FoxRock Properties’ Ashlar Park in
Quincy receives top industry recognition

Quincy, MA According to FoxRock Properties, a real estate investment, development, and management firm, residential community, Ashlar Park, received several industry awards in 2024. The awards recognized the community’s excellence in design and property management.

Cushman & Wakefield Healthcare Capital Markets arrange financing for Cohasset Family Health Center

Cohasset, MA According to Cushman & Wakefield, the firm represented owner Thomas Park Investments for the refinancing of Cohasset Family Health Center. Cushman & Wakefield director Tyler Morse represented Thomas Park Investments in securing financing

South Shore innovative self storage project in progress
by design-build general contractor, ARCO in Marshfield, MA

Marshfield, MA ARCO, a national leader in design-build general contracting, has partnered with Leitbox Storage Partners to deliver a new 86,000 s/f, ground-up self storage facility. Designed and constructed by ARCO, the facility will include 607 fully climate-controlled interior units and 85 partial

DJSA Architecture PC celebrates Cimino’s five-year anniversary

Raynham, MA DJSA Architecture PC is proud to celebrate Christina Cimino’s five-year anniversary with the firm. Cimino, now a project manager, has played a critical role in the growth and success of DJSA since joining in March 2020.

Ellis Realty Advisors: How a full-service approach can unlock new healthcare real estate opportunities

While many investors view rising office vacancies as a market weakness, forward-thinking real estate professionals are recognizing them as the foundation of healthcare’s next expansion phase. The healthcare delivery landscape is rapidly evolving. As providers expand services beyond traditional hospital