A building sold, listing claims, meetings and more today in Lexington.
1. Marrett Square Sold: As Boston Business Journal reported a few weeks ago, Stone River Properties LLC purchased the Marrett Square building last month for $2.52 million. Located at the corner of Waltham Street and Marrett Road, the shopping center is home to Lexington Prime and Roast Beef, Anton's Cleaners and Royal Pastry Shop, among others. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Greenway Corridor Committee at 8:30 a.m. at Cary Hall; the Commission on Disability at 5:45 p.m. at the Town Office Building; the Permanent Building Committee at 7 p.m. at the DPW Building; the Historic District Commission at 7 p.m. at Cary Hall and the Appropriation Committee at 7:30 p.m. at …
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Waltham St & Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA
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Town Office Building
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Summer road construction is an inevitable part of living in New England, but that doesn't mean it still can't be frusturating and inconvenient. With all the road work in and around Marrett Square (the intersection of Waltham Street and Marrett Road), we want to know: Have you been avoiding Marrett Square? Do you seek alternate routes or go to different businesses or gas stations due to the construction? Do you usually go to that Dunkin' Donuts, but now go to one of Lexington's other five? Or if you're a nearby resident, say on Prospect Hill or Kendall Road, have you seen an increase in traffic?
doreen grossman
9:44 am on Friday, August 12, 2011
I am still going through the intersection of Marrett Rd and Waltham St, especially to patronize Bruegger's bagels. During rush hour I avoid that intersection and take Hayden Ave to Spring or Shade Streets to avoid the traffic when going home. I am now glad that the intersection has been repaved, but I was hoping for the state to change the traffic lights (install a left turn signal) to make it … more ›