Posts Tagged ‘Development’
Developer Breaks Ground on 142-Unit Mixed-Use Building in Watertown Square
WATERTOWN, MA – A significant mixed-use development officially broke ground this month in Watertown Square. Developer O’Connor Group, joined by city officials on November 19, marked the start of construction on the five-story, 190,000-square-foot project at 53 Pleasant Street, abutting Main Street. The development will include 142 rental units, 15% of which are designated as…
Read MoreWatch the Presentations From the Three-Day Watertown Square Planning Charrette
WATERTOWN – On November 28-30, the City of Watertown hosted a three-day planning event at 64 Pleasant St. to begin gathering input from the community about how best to redesign and improve Watertown Square and surrounding area. Below you can watch each of the three presentations that were made at the conclusion of each day.…
Read MoreWatertown Housing Authority Director Takes on Leading Role in National Public Housing Organization
WATERTOWN – Back in June, Watertown Housing Authority Executive Director Michael Lara was voted as the next President of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). Michael becomes the 31st president of MassNAHRO. While serving in this new role, he will continue leading the Watertown Housing Authoirty. Recent Stories
Read MoreDeveloper Hosting In-Person & Virtual Open Houses to Present Latest Plans for Former Cannistraro Site
The following announcement was released by developer Broder WATERTOWN – Please join Broder for a Community Open House to review and discuss modifications we have made to our project at 275 & 313 Pleasant Street, 80 Rosedale Road, and 60 Acton Street. We are excited to share these updates, which contemplate the concerns and feedback…
Read MoreSchool and City Officials Impressed by Temporary High School
WATERTOWN – Earlier this week, members of the School Committee, City Council, and city administration joined project leaders for a tour of the modular high school under construction at Moxley Field. The final modulars are slated to be delivered next week. City officials came away from the tour very impressed. Superintendent of School Dr. Dede…
Read MoreWatertown Planning Officials Will Consider Citizen Petition Calling for Smaller Buildings
WATERTOWN – A citizen petition signed by over 200 residents was submitted to the City Council this week. The petition calls for a zoning amendment that would reduce the allowable size of buildings in the Central Business District, which is located around Watertown Square. By law, the City Council must refer the petition to the…
Read MoreNew, Large Developments in Watertown Will Now Chip in to Fund Affordable Housing
WATERTOWN – The Watertown City Council voted unanimously this week to adopt a zoning ordinance creating a linkage fee. Certain new developments over 30,000 square feet will pay a fee that will be used to create and sustain affordable housing in the city. The council approved the Planning Board’s recommendation of a linkage fee of…
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