Also, developers named a new tenant for the site.
Abutters of the planned retail complex at the former Polaroid site loudly denounced the project during a Jan. 24 public meeting saying blasting at the site was causing damage to their homes. Blasting company officials, however, said they are operating within the laws. The brouhaha emerged during a Thursday, Jan. 24 meeting with project officials for the complex, currently known as 1265 Main St. The project will span 280,000 square feet with 100,000 square feet of office space. Construction at the site is slated to begin in May or June, according to J & Co. Project Manager Rick Vallarelli. Developers previously said they expect phase one of the build out, including the planned Market Basket, will partially open by the end of 2013. As with …
Mayor Jeanette McCarthy has announced which stores are being planned for the site.
Six new stores and restaurants are being considered for the shoppling complex planned for the former Polaroid site on Main Street, according to Waltham Mayor Jeanette McCarthy. Starbucks, Marshall's, Bonefish Grill, 2Ovens, Jake & Joe's Sports Grille, and a major supermarket are all "being vetted" for the site, McCarthy announced in a statement to reporters. McCarthy did not specify which supermarket would be coming to the site, but Market Basket has previously said it wanted to open a store at the location. Looking for updates on Waltham businesses and restaurants? Subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Other technology and department stores are being considered for the site as well, McCarthy said. Also, the …
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Better start packing, S.H. I was at the meeting. No new ramps are planned for Phase One. Stow Street will experience an increase in traffic. more ›