Greater Boston

Cambridge Savings Bank Supports Buyout of White Wood Kitchens with $2.6 Million in Financing

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木曜日, 8月 10, 2023

With locations in Sandwich and Pembroke, MA, White Wood Kitchens sells cabinets and countertops to residential and commercial clients, along with local and regional builders, primarily in Southeastern Massachusetts.

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  • With locations in Sandwich and Pembroke, MA, White Wood Kitchens sells cabinets and countertops to residential and commercial clients, along with local and regional builders, primarily in Southeastern Massachusetts.
  • Under Emelianov, White Wood Kitchens will update its multi-phase design and delivery process, which is facilitated by SaaS collaboration and a project management platform, to build efficiencies and deliver improved results.
  • In addition to the $2.1 million loan CSB provided Emelianov to facilitate the acquisition, the bank extended a $500,000 line of credit for operating expenses.
  • “Anton is a visionary, and we believe he will elevate White Wood Kitchens’ success.

Astellas to Open New Life Sciences Facility in DivcoWest's Cambridge Crossing Neighborhood

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木曜日, 8月 10, 2023

TOKYO and SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503, President and CEO: Naoki Okamura, "Astellas") and DivcoWest, a DivCore Capital Company, announced today plans for Astellas to open a new state-of-the-art life sciences facility at 441 Morgan Avenue, in the Cambridge Crossing (CX) neighborhood in Cambridge, Mass.

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  • TOKYO and SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503, President and CEO: Naoki Okamura, "Astellas") and DivcoWest, a DivCore Capital Company, announced today plans for Astellas to open a new state-of-the-art life sciences facility at 441 Morgan Avenue, in the Cambridge Crossing (CX) neighborhood in Cambridge, Mass.
  • Astellas expects to occupy two floors, or approximately 62,000 square feet, of the new facility in 2024.
  • As part of Astellas' and DivcoWest's commitments to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact, the building is targeting LEED Gold.
  • We look forward to leveraging the vibrant life sciences ecosystem in the area to drive scientific advancements that ultimately lead to better outcomes for patients."

Lathrop GPM LLP Partner Lisa Hillman Appointed Chair of Women in Bio Boston Chapter

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水曜日, 8月 9, 2023

BOSTON, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to share that Partner Lisa Hillman, Ph.D. has been named chair of the Greater Boston Chapter of Women in Bio for 2024. With more than 700 members, the Greater Boston Chapter is the organization's largest. Hillman has served as Vice Chair since 2022.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to share that Partner Lisa Hillman, Ph.D. has been named chair of the Greater Boston Chapter of Women in Bio for 2024.
  • "We are so proud of Lisa for her continued leadership in the Boston biotech community," said Brian Trinque, Ph.D. , Partner in Charge of the firm's Boston office.
  • "I am honored that my fellow Women in Bio members named me to serve in this role," said Hillman.
  • Founded in 2012, the Greater Boston Chapter of Women in Bio is located in the world's leading biotechnology supercluster.

The Sanctuary at Winchester North Now Leasing

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水曜日, 8月 9, 2023

WINCHESTER, Mass., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sanctuary at Winchester North is excited to announce that it has begun leasing the 147 residences in the new apartment community.

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  • WINCHESTER, Mass., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sanctuary at Winchester North is excited to announce that it has begun leasing the 147 residences in the new apartment community.
  • "The Sanctuary at Winchester North" provides care-free living for our residents," Justin Krebs, Member, SLV River Street, LLC, said.
  • Sanctuary North fits in perfectly with the upscale, sophisticated town of Winchester, which lies eight miles north of Boston and offers a short commute to North Station from two local MBTA Commuter Rail stations.
  • The Sanctuary at Winchester North's architecture and interior design was created by Embarc.

Bridge Investment Group Announces Acquisition of Boston-Area Workforce & Affordable Housing Portfolio

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火曜日, 8月 8, 2023

Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BRDG) (“Bridge”) today announced that a fund managed by Bridge Multifamily Fund Manager LLC, an affiliate of Bridge, has closed on the acquisition of a six-property portfolio of Workforce & Affordable Housing properties in the Greater Boston area, with a total of 1,722 residential units.

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  • Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BRDG) (“Bridge”) today announced that a fund managed by Bridge Multifamily Fund Manager LLC, an affiliate of Bridge, has closed on the acquisition of a six-property portfolio of Workforce & Affordable Housing properties in the Greater Boston area, with a total of 1,722 residential units.
  • Rachel Diller, Chief Investment Officer for Bridge’s workforce and affordable housing strategy commented: “The acquisition expands our Workforce & Affordable Housing geography into another attractive major market.
  • The portfolio consists of well-located assets within four high-barrier-to-entry counties in the Greater Boston area, offering convenient access to major transportation arteries.
  • Our commitment to preserving and rehabilitating housing for America’s workforce remains strong.

RODE Architects Completes Boston’s First Internationally Certified Passive House Single-Family Homes

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月曜日, 8月 7, 2023

RODE Architects , a Boston-based collaborative design and architecture firm, is proud to announce the completion of the first internationally certified Passive House single-family homes in the City of Boston.

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  • RODE Architects , a Boston-based collaborative design and architecture firm, is proud to announce the completion of the first internationally certified Passive House single-family homes in the City of Boston.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230807961282/en/
    Brucewood Homes, designed by RODE Architects, is the first series of internationally certified Passive House single-family homes in Boston.
  • “We see this success as a rewarding proof-point for the Passive House method,” said Mike DelleFave, associate at RODE Architects.
  • Photos of Brucewood Homes for media use are available here (all photos should be credited to RODE Architects; additional photos are available upon request).

Greenberg Traurig's Boston Office Receives Inaugural "Empowering Women" Award from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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火曜日, 8月 1, 2023

BOSTON, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Boston office was selected for Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's first-ever Empowering Women Awards, which

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Boston office was selected for Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's first-ever Empowering Women Awards, which recognizes law firms in Massachusetts that have "shown a strong commitment to supporting and elevating women attorneys."
  • BOSTON, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Boston office was selected for Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's first-ever Empowering Women Awards, which
    recognizes law firms in Massachusetts that have "shown a strong commitment to supporting and elevating women attorneys."
  • Across the firm, Greenberg Traurig actively supports women attorneys throughout their careers by providing the tools they need to successfully develop new business.
  • The Boston office also works with like-minded organizations to address these issues on a broader scale in a variety of industries and communities.

Editas Medicine and Azzur Group Expand Partnership to Accelerate Editas' Manufacturing Capabilities for Advancing the EDIT-301 Program Through Approval to Commercialization

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木曜日, 7月 27, 2023

The expanded agreement includes compliant cleanroom space and labs services at Azzur's COD site in Devens, Massachusetts.

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  • The expanded agreement includes compliant cleanroom space and labs services at Azzur's COD site in Devens, Massachusetts.
  • Editas Medicine has utilized Azzur's services to execute pre-clinical and early-phase clinical manufacturing activities for its cell medicines, including EDIT-301 for the treatment of sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, since 2020 .
  • Azzur Group recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the Devens site , which is its third COD facility in the Greater Boston Area.
  • "As our partnership has grown, Azzur has continued to support us and our evolving needs to manufacture clinical supply to support the advancement of our RUBY trial and EdiTHAL trial of EDIT-301.

Editas Medicine and Azzur Group Expand Partnership to Accelerate Editas’ Manufacturing Capabilities for Advancing the EDIT-301 Program Through Approval to Commercialization

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木曜日, 7月 27, 2023

The expanded agreement includes compliant cleanroom space and labs services at Azzur’s COD site in Devens, Massachusetts.

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  • The expanded agreement includes compliant cleanroom space and labs services at Azzur’s COD site in Devens, Massachusetts.
  • Editas Medicine has utilized Azzur’s services to execute pre-clinical and early-phase clinical manufacturing activities for its cell medicines, including EDIT-301 for the treatment of sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, since 2020 .
  • Azzur Group recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the Devens site , which is its third COD facility in the Greater Boston Area.
  • “As our partnership has grown, Azzur has continued to support us and our evolving needs to manufacture clinical supply to support the advancement of our RUBY trial and EdiTHAL trial of EDIT-301.

Pacific Urban Investors Expands Boston MSA Portfolio with Acquisition of The Residences at River's Edge

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水曜日, 7月 26, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Multifamily owner-operator and investment manager Pacific Urban Investors has acquired The Residences at River’s Edge, a 222-unit apartment community in Medford, MA.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Multifamily owner-operator and investment manager Pacific Urban Investors has acquired The Residences at River’s Edge, a 222-unit apartment community in Medford, MA.
  • The acquisition of Residences at River’s Edge (the “Property”) is the third investment in the Boston metro for Pacific Urban bringing the total Boston MSA portfolio to 746 units.
  • The Residences at River’s Edge is a 2009-constructed, 100% market rate midrise community with 337 garage spaces.
  • “Residences at River’s Edge gives Pacific the opportunity to acquire a contemporary apartment community in an extremely job- and amenity- rich location.