Cummings Properties Press Releases

Cummings Properties shines new light on energy efficiency
1/16/2012

WOBURN, MA — Cummings Properties is pleased to announce the completion of a major energy efficiency project that will save 5.5 million kilowatt hours annually, or enough electricity to power 550 typical homes for a year.

One of the most extensive efforts of its kind in the region, the project involved the... (More)

Cummings Properties purchases 50 Dunham Road, Beverly
12/28/2011

BEVERLY, MA — Dennis Clarke, president and CEO of Cummings Properties, confirmed today that his firm or one of its affiliates purchased the commercial property known as 50 Dunham Road, Beverly for $2.3 on December 21, 2011. The site, directly fronting Route 128, includes a modern, 103,000-square-foot office building and... (More)

Woburn goes "Platinum"
12/9/2011

WOBURN, MA — The City of Woburn has been designated a "Platinum Community," the top-ranking award as part of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council's BioReady Community Campaign, conducted with the support of MassEcon and regional organizations throughout the commonwealth. (More)

Cummings Properties welcomes Lars Carlson as leasing director
12/9/2011

WOBURN, MA — Cummings Properties has announced the appointment of Boston resident Lars Carlson to the position of leasing director. Carlson has assumed a newly added position at the Woburn-based commercial real estate firm, which has seen continued growth in recent years despite the struggling economy.

"Cummings has remained strong in the face of a down market, and continues to set challenging goals for itself," leasing manager Erica Wright said. "Lars' knowledge and experience will help us reach our ambitious leasing objectives during the next year and beyond." (More)

TradeCenter 128 to host entrepreneurial event Friday
10/26/2011

WOBURN, MA — The BREW Bus will roll into TradeCenter 128 on Friday, October 28, bringing with it a wealth of entrepreneur resources, a free cookout lunch, and some exciting raffle prizes. Cummings Properties is pleased to welcome the bus for the concluding event of Boston Region Entrepreneurship Weeks (BREW). Local residents and employees are encouraged to visit the... (More)

Cummings Properties designs space for growing start-up, Levant Power Corporation
10/12/2011

WOBURN, MA — Cummings Properties welcomes Levant Power Corporation to 475 Wildwood Avenue, Woburn. This green technology company is behind GenShock, an energy-harvesting technology that recovers waste energy from vehicle shock absorbers, improving fuel efficiency and vehicle ride and handling. (More)

MuCell Extrusion relocates to West Cummings Park
9/21/2011

WOBURN, MA — Cummings Properties recently welcomed MuCell Extrusion, LLC to 212 West Cummings Park, Woburn. The high-tech company, now occupying nearly 5,000 square feet in the well-known Washington Street office park, provides a cleaner approach to the making of high quality plastic parts. Its technology is used by manufacturers of such familiar items as... (More)

My Montessori opens at 100 TradeCenter in Woburn
8/29/2011

WOBURN, MA — Cummings Properties welcomes new client My Montessori of Woburn, opening at 100 TradeCenter in early September, just in time to give parents working in the area another option for convenient, affordable childcare.

Converting traditional office space into warm, welcoming Montessori classrooms was... (More)

Leasing/Property Manager Shannon Haines joins Cummings Properties
8/25/2011

WOBURN, MA — Shannon Haines has been named a Leasing/Property Manager at Cummings Properties of Woburn.

Cummings Properties is a full-service commercial real estate development, management, and construction firm, headquartered in Woburn for more than 40 years. Among its 10 million square feet of commercial space are three major suburban business campuses - Cummings Park and TradeCenter 128 in Woburn, and Cummings Center in Beverly.

A graduate of University of Wisconsin... (More)

Wine Spectator magazine praises excellence of Beacon Grille wine list
8/15/2011

WOBURN, MA — Beacon Grille, the premier American-style steakhouse located at TradeCenter 128 in Woburn, has received the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator, and will be recognized in the magazine's August issue. Denise Ploof, the restaurant's associate general manager, called the magazine’s designation “the most prestigious award program in the world... (More)

Local students find summer jobs with Cummings Properties
8/12/2011

BEVERLY, MA — As sisters, Jordan and Abigail Biggar, ages 20 and 18, are accustomed to spending a lot of family time together. This summer, togetherness extends to work time as well, with both taking summer jobs at Cummings Center in Beverly.

As a teenager, Jordan was already a familiar face around Cummings Center, working on the... (More)

Molly Lukason named Associate Executive Director of New Horizons, Marlborough
8/9/2011

MARLBOROUGH, MA — For Hopkinton resident Molly Lukason, caring for the elderly has always been a family business.

Her mother was a nurse for more than 30 years, and all six of the Lukason children worked alongside her in the local nursing home. (More)

Diner in the Park opens at Cummings Park
8/1/2011

WOBURN, MA — What is Woburn's best kept secret? It is Diner in the Park, a brand new eatery offering fresh and delicious "classic American food" to eager customers at West Cummings Park.

Many people visiting the diner recognize owners Jimmy and Mary Katsarikas from their days behind the counter of the landmark Grecian... (More)

Cummings Properties designs space for growing start-up, Levant Power Corporation
7/29/2011

WOBURN, MA — Cummings Properties welcomes Levant Power Corporation to 475 Wildwood Avenue, Woburn. This green technology company is behind GenShock, an energy-harvesting technology that recovers waste energy from vehicle shock absorbers, improving fuel efficiency and vehicle ride and handling. (More)

West Cummings Park adds water feature
7/11/2011

WOBURN, MA — Cummings Properties has added a note of cool elegance to its well-known Washington Street office park.

The company is completing work on a series of beautifully landscaped stone walls that front West Cummings Park, highlighted by a waterfall that sends a sheet of water cascading onto... (More)

Cummings Park sees growth in first half of 2011
7/1/2011

WOBURN, MA — Cummings Properties is enjoying steady growth in 2011, with more than 50 businesses signing leases at its well-known Cummings Park in recent months, including life science firms, healthcare providers, and software developers. Several new restaurants have also signed leases at the Woburn office park, bringing the total number of eateries to an even dozen, and sparking the interest of local residents as well as business people and area shoppers.

Eric Anderson, vice president of leasing and operations for Cummings Properties, attributes the increased activity to the fact that the... (More)

Impressive display at Cummings Park Touch-a-Truck
5/24/2011

WOBURN, MA — By all accounts, Cummings Properties' Touch-a-Truck event last Sunday was the largest and most successful yet, with approximately 3,000 visitors to Cummings Park. The family-friendly festivities offered visitors the rare opportunity to climb into the driver’s... (More)

Cummings Properties earns two more ENERGY STAR® certifications
4/8/2011

WOBURN, MA — Two Cummings Properties buildings, 18 Commerce Way in Woburn and 500 Cummings Center in Beverly, have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) ENERGY STAR certification. Cummings now has seven properties with this distinction, signifying the achievement of strict energy performance levels set by the EPA, as well as performance in the... (More)

WOBURN, MA — Century Suites, a brand new executive office center, will open at 100 TradeCenter to meet the growing demand for flexible, small-scale office arrangements. Its first 20 newly finished offices will be ready for occupancy in mid-May, and will be managed by... (More)

Joule Unlimited leases 7,000 SF from Cummings Properties
3/18/2011

WOBURN, MA — Joule Unlimited, Inc., a producer of renewable fuels from sunlight and waste CO2, has signed a lease for 7,000 square feet of lab space at 1-B Gill Street in Woburn to supplement its current headquarters location in Cambridge.

According to Cummings Properties... (More)

TradeCenter Executive Suites reaches milestone
3/17/2011

WOBURN, MA — For the first time since opening in June 2009, TradeCenter Executive Suites (TCES) reached 100 percent occupancy on March 1. Located in the well-known TradeCenter 128 building, the 35,000 square foot executive office suites center is home to 93 client firms from a diverse mix of industries, including law, healthcare, and high tech. (More)

Cummings Center entices entrepreneurs with new "Entrepreneur Suites"
2/28/2011

BEVERLY, MA — Already a hotbed for start-ups, Cummings Center has developed the top floor of its 100 Cummings Center building to create even more space for early-stage businesses. The former Microsoft site has been transformed into one and two office “penthouse suites” ranging in size from 150 to 500 square feet. With this new offering, Cummings hopes to continue its long... (More)

DMSE Sports returns to Woburn
2/16/2011

WOBURN, MA — With DMSE Sports, Inc.'s upcoming move, the international event management company will once again call Woburn home. Alan McGillivray, who handles corporate matters for DMSE, worked directly with Cummings Properties Leasing Officer Mike Truesdale to negotiate the lease for 10-D Roessler Road. (More)

Deltek leases 35,000 SF at TradeCenter 128
1/27/2011

WOBURN, MA — Deltek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PROJ) recently relocated from its Cambridge office to TradeCenter 128 in Woburn, becoming one of Cummings Properties’ newest clients. Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information... (More)

Goulet of Wilmington appointed human resources manager at Cummings Properties
1/5/2011

WOBURN, MA — Cummings Properties has announced the appointment of 15-year Wilmington resident Caryn Goulet to the newly created position of human resources manager. Dennis Clarke, president and CEO of the Woburn-based commercial real estate firm, attributed the new position to the continued, gradual growth of the suburban developer whose 10 million square foot portfolio includes several major properties on Concord Street and Fordham Road in Wilmington.

A graduate of Bryant University in Smithfield, RI, Goulet holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She is affiliated with the... (More)