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The Newton Zoning Board of Appeals recently voted to approve a comprehensive permit under M.G.L. Chapter 40B for a mixed-use development at Washington Street, Dunstan Street, and Kempton Place in West Newton consisting of 234 units of rental housing, including 59 affordable units, and 8,500 square feet of commercial space. Steve Buchbinder obtains approval for […]

On December 8, 2015 the Newton Board of Aldermen approved the redevelopment of the Austin Street parking lot as a mixed use development of 68 units of housing and 5000 s.f. retail. Alan Schlesinger of Schlesinger and Buchbinder LLP represented Austin Street Partners in lease negotiations with the City of Newton as owner of the […]

Schlesinger and Buchbinder, LLP is pleased to announce that Julia Vacek Wilde has joined the firm. Julie focuses her practice in the areas of commercial real estate, business law and civil litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Julie practiced at Eckert Seamans in Boston. Julie earned her B.A. from Dartmouth College in 1997, her M.P.P. […]

Alan Schlesinger Obtains Special Permit for 19-33 Needham Street, Newton. KS Partners has been granted a special permit by the Newton Board of Aldermen for re-purposing of the University Office Park at 19-33 Needham Street, Newton for retail, office and service uses. The 66,000 square foot property contains the NTB National Tire & Battery store, […]

The Newton Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to approve a zone change and special permit for The Station at Riverside, a $350 million mixed use development consisting of 580,000 square feet of office, residential, retail and community space to be built on a 9.38 acre parcel which is the site of the existing Riverside MBTA […]

Schlesinger and Buchbinder, LLP welcomes Attorneys Paul N. Bell and Jonathan A. Goldman Schlesinger and Buchbinder, LLP is pleased to announce that Paul N. Bell has joined the firm. Paul will continue his practice in areas of commercial real estate, residential real estate and business law (including his niche specialty relating to the acquisition, finance […]

Schlesinger and Buchbinder, LLP welcomes Attorney Katherine Braucher Adams Schlesinger and Buchbinder, LLP, is pleased to announce that Katherine Braucher Adams has joined the firm as a Family Law associate.  Katherine earned her B.A. from Brown University in 1997, and graduated from Boston College Law School (J.D., cum laude) in 2002.  After law school, Katherine […]

Advice from Robin Gorenberg about Important Documents Adult Children Need Once your children turn 18, they are legally considered “adults” and you, as parents, lose your legal rights as their decision-makers, as well as the ability to access their information.  The Boston Globe had a recent article explaining the importance of certain documents that adult children […]

Len Davidson Chairs Successful Project to Construct Pre-School and Make Synagogue More Accessible When he is not fighting aggressively for clients in courtrooms and in real estate matters, Len Davidson is an active volunteer in the community.  Most recently, Len chaired a successful project to build a pre-school and add an elevator at his synagogue, […]