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Kent, Lynch and Fabiano of JLL lease 50,000 s/f for Morris & Morse

According to Morris & Morse Company, Inc. and JLL, Robert Allen Group, Inc., Red Oak Sourcing, Toshiba Business Solutions, and Fieldstone Financial Management Group have signed long-term leases totaling 50,000 s/f at 2 Hampshire St. Robert Allen leased 21,000 s/f, Red Oak Sourcing leased 21,000 s/f, Toshiba has leased 4,000 s/f, and Fieldstone Financial secured 4,000 s/f. JLL executive vice president Tom Kent, senior vice president Sean Lynch, and associate Joe Fabiano served as brokers representing Morris & Morse. Colliers International vice president Stephen Woelfel represented Robert Allen, Savills Studley senior vice president and branch manager Mark Stewart negotiated on behalf of Red Oak Sourcing, NAI Hunneman executive vice president/principal Catherine Minnerly represented Toshiba, and Fieldstone Financial was represented by JLL. 2 Hampshire is a premiere 115,000 s/f first class office building at the intersection of I-95 and I-495 in Cabot Business Park. Constructed in 2001, the contemporary, high profile three-story property features a distinctive glass lobby, and efficient floor plates with an abundance of natural light. The maturely landscaped building is surrounded by woodlands that provide a natural buffer to I-95. "These quality companies anchor the property's strong position in the important fields of design and engineering, consumer products, business technology, and financial services," said Garlan Morse, Jr. managing partner of Morris & Morse Co., Inc. "We are delighted to welcome them to 2 Hampshire St." According to Chuck Cioffi, CFO of Robert Allen Group, "We chose 2 Hampshire because it allows us to attract and retain top talent, with its direct access to I-95 and first class image. It is a beautiful, well maintained building that is in keeping with our high standards of design and aesthetics. Bob Hallissy, president of Toshiba New England, said, "This location provides us a beautiful up-to-date facility that not only allows us to serve our local clients, but also to highlight Toshiba technology." Kristofor Behn, CEO of Fieldstone Financial, said, "We selected 2 Hampshire St. for our national headquarters because in addition to being conveniently located, it is by far the nicest office environment in the area."
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