Category: Owners Developers & Managers

Wear semi-retires from Hancock Associates

Wear semi-retires from Hancock Associates

February 23, 2024
Danvers, MA Hancock Associates, a leading provider of land surveying, civil engineering and wetland science services, has announced the semi-retirement of Charlie Wear, PE LEED. Charlie joined the firm in 2021 and was a senior project manager
Historic Boston sells Mattapan Farm to Urban Farm Institute

Historic Boston sells Mattapan Farm to Urban Farm Institute

February 23, 2024
Boston, MA According to Historic Boston Inc. and the Urban Farm Institute of Boston, the institute has purchased the historic Fowler Clark Epstein Farm, at 487 Norfolk Ave. in Mattapan, a property redeveloped by HBI for UFI in 2018.
MassDevelopment issues a $6.9 million tax-exempt bond <br> on behalf of LEO Inc. to renovate existing headquarters

MassDevelopment issues a $6.9 million tax-exempt bond
on behalf of LEO Inc. to renovate existin...

February 23, 2024
Lynn, MA MassDevelopment has issued a $6.9 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of LEO Inc., a nonprofit community action agency, which will use proceeds to renovate its existing headquarters at 156 Broad St. and 2-4 Farrar St. to expand access to early education and care for low-income children in the region.
Bell Tower Commercial Real Estate Group adds Vargas as sales agent

Bell Tower Commercial Real Estate Group adds Vargas as sales agent

February 23, 2024
Lawrence, MA Gary Sidell is pleased to announce that Andy X. Vargas has joined Bell Tower Commercial Real Estate Group as a sales agent. Vargas brings local market knowledge to help businesses grow throughout the Merrimack Valley. He previously
Shawmut Design and Construction grows with addition of strategic development leaders in New England

Shawmut Design and Construction grows with addition of strategic development leaders in New England

February 23, 2024
Boston, MA Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.6 billion national construction management firm, is hiring two experienced business development directors to its New England region. Michael Christopher, a former leader at the Boston Planning
Kuhrtz of Commercial Realty Advisors <br>closes $2.675 million sale

Kuhrtz of Commercial Realty Advisors
closes $2.675 million sale

February 16, 2024
South Yarmouth, MA Brad Kuhrtz of Commercial Realty Advisors has negotiated the sale of a 12,000 s/f industrial warehouse located at 46 Commonwealth Ave. for a sale price of $2.675 million. The property was acquired by Gas Man LLC, represented by Mark Boudreau, Esq.,
Griffith Pepdjonovic Group at Marcus & Millichap facilitates $16.5m sale of Rose Garden Apartments

Griffith Pepdjonovic Group at Marcus & Millichap facilitates $16.5m sale of Rose Garden Apartments

February 16, 2024
Framingham, MA Marcus & Millichap brokered the sale of Rose Garden Apartments for $16.5 million. “Framingham’s real estate market has experienced consistent growth in recent years, driven by factors such as its suburban charm, proximity to Boston, and thriving retail corridor
Newmark completes sale of <br>242,477 s/f 640 Memorial Dr.

Newmark completes sale of
242,477 s/f 640 Memorial Dr.

February 16, 2024
Cambridge, MA Newmark negotiated the sale of 640 Memorial Dr., a 242,477 s/f life science asset located along the Charles River. Newmark co-head of U.S. capital markets Robert Griffin, executive vice chairman Edward Maher, vice chairman
Skanska awarded $22.6 million contract to <br>construct new 40,300 s/f Belmont Skating Rink

Skanska awarded $22.6 million contract to
construct new 40,300 s/f Belmont Skating Rink

February 16, 2024
Belmont, MA Skanska has been awarded a $22.6 million contract by the town to build the new 40,300 s/f skating rink and athletic facility. The new facility will occupy the site of the existing Viglirolo Skating Rink, which will be demolished
Professional Ladies Association - PLA! - kicks off 2024 networking event series

Professional Ladies Association - PLA! - kicks off 2024 networking event series

February 16, 2024
Boston, MA Professional Ladies Association (PLA!) Boston has begun their 2024 networking event series, kicking off during the month of February. Coming off a record year of philanthropy, PLA!’s first event is their annual “Sip Shop
Fall River emerges as a beacon of hope in Boston’s affordable housing crisis: Unique real estate portfolio sale addresses affordability, and capital costs

Fall River emerges as a beacon of hope in Boston’s affordable housing crisis: Unique real estate p...

February 16, 2024
Fall River, MA In a move set to revolutionize Boston’s housing landscape, UW Realty Company seizes the opportunity to address the city’s affordability crisis and escalating capital and land costs. Leveraging the city’s recent acclaim as one of Massachusetts’ most affordable cities,
DiCenzo joins The Village Bank as senior vice president/human resources

DiCenzo joins The Village Bank as senior vice president/human resources

February 16, 2024
Newton, MA Joseph De Vito, president/CEO of The Village Bank, has hired Klio DiCenzo as senior vice president/human resources. DiCenzo comes to the bank after working as the chief people officer at RA Capital