Michelle Apigian with ICON Architecture authored an article on energy efficient building design that was shared on CREW Network's "News You Can Use" for February 2017. Check it out at https://crewnetwork.org/building-for-the-future-creating-real-value.aspx

Cambridge Savings Bank announced the appointment of Christine L. Flaherty as Vice President and Commercial Real Estate Loan Officer. Flaherty will be responsible for developing new commercial relationships and deal origination of commercial and construction real estate loans within the bank’s targeted market. She comes to Cambridge Savings Bank with over 20 years of experience in commercial banking, most recently as vice president at Boston Private.

Rich May, P.C. is pleased to announce that Danielle Justo has been promoted to Shareholder. Dani will continue her commercial real estate and estate planning practice. Rich May, P.C., a law firm in Boston, concentrates its practice on corporate, financial, civil litigation, energy, real estate, entertainment and wealth planning matters.

Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc. (Sanborn Head) is proud to announce the promotion of Tricia Pinto, P.E. of North Chelmsford, Mass. “Congratulations are in order,” said President and Chief Operating Officer Barret Cole. “Tricia has contributed to moving Sanborn Head forward and we would like to recognize her for her efforts.” Tricia Pinto, P.E., has been promoted to Senior Vice President. Tricia is the leader of the Developer Client Service Area at Sanborn Head and serves on the firm’s Board of Directors. Under her leadership, the Developer team has seen significant growth in business over the past two years. She is also actively involved with the business community and several industry associations. “Tricia’s leadership is defined by sincerity, integrity and a commitment to the greater good philosophy,” mentioned Cole. Please join us in congratulating Tricia on her accomplishments and well deserved advancement.

DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP (DGC), a CPA and business consulting firm is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2017 Forman, Itzkowitz, Berenson & LaGreca PC (FIBL), joined DGC. FIBL is a certified public accounting firm which has served Massachusetts companies and individuals since 1928. For almost 90 years, FIBL has specialized in tax, accounting, and consulting services for closely-held businesses and high net-worth individuals. Joining DGC will be Managing Partner, Carl LaGreca and his team of ten audit, tax and operations professionals. With the addition of FIBL, DGC will now have over 140 professionals and offices in Boston, Waltham and Woburn.

DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP (DGC) a CPA and business consulting firm is pleased to announce that Laura J. Gregoriadis, CPA has been promoted to Partner, effective January 1, 2017. Laura, previously a Principal at DGC, has been with the firm since 2004 and is a member of the Real Estate Practice. She provides financial reporting, tax and consulting services to clients in the real estate and hospitality industries. Laura works with a diverse group of clients with a variety of property types, including multi-use, hotels, commercial, multi-family and retail. Clients rely on Laura’s depth of expertise and breadth of experience, especially when issues arise which aren’t typical textbook matters.

CrowdComfort, a company that builds fast and simple mobile facility management tools, announced that Sarah Abrams has joined their Board of Directors. Sarah is Senior Vice President of Global Real Estate for Iron Mountain, where she leads a team that provides the full range of corporate real estate and facility services for the company’s 80+ million square foot real estate portfolio. "We are really excited to have Sarah join us in our efforts to shake up building management." CrowdComfort has a mobile facilities management platform that is called the "Human Sensor Network". It allows any occupant of a building to submit a maintenance or comfort report from their smartphone in 30 seconds or less.

What you need to know: A Real Estate Guide For Non-profit Leadership and Boards. A conversation with your peers, led by subject matter experts and TBC members: Lisa DonFrancesco, M.B.A., Saint James RE Advisors, LLC., and Leslie Saul, AIA, NCIDQ, LEED AP, BD+C, Leslie Saul & Associates. Also, joining the discussion is Jennifer Pinck, Pinck & Co. This event is geared toward: Senior Leaders of non-profit organizations; Board members of non-profit organizations; People who have or are about to embark on a real estate project. The event will be held on Friday, November 18 at 263 Summer Street, 1st floor (Ver-Tex showroom) from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. RSVP to ldf@saintjamesrea.com.

On November 11th, South Boston NDC and Caritas Communities will celebrate the Grand Opening of Patriot Homes, affordable apartments for Veterans in South Boston.This project is the redevelopment of the former City of Boston D6 police station into 24 affordable apartments for Veterans. Patriot Homes will provide an important resource to address the housing needs of Boston Veterans. The development received significant support from the City of Boston, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston and several foundations.

Alta Properties LLC, in partnership with Grander Capital Partners, announced the acquisition of 313 Washington Street in Newton, Massachusetts. The property was acquired from Taurus Investment Holdings, LLC for $15 million. Totaling 81,052 square feet, 313 Washington Street is presently 90 percent leased to a diverse mix of analytics, technology, law and software tenants. The property’s complementary street-level retail component includes Buff’s Pub, a popular sports bar. Situated immediately off Interstate 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) and just 8 miles from Downtown Boston, the property also offers a below-grade parking garage. “The property has experienced exceptional historic occupancy and is consistently more than 90 percent leased," said Kathleen Joyce Kusiak, owner and managing partner at Alta Properties.