August, 2010 – John D. Hastings, Inc. Commercial Real Estate of Westport is pleased to announce the recent leasing of office space at 120 Post Road West in Westport to MW Financial Group, Ltd., an independent insurance and financial services firm with corporate offices in Farmington.  This branch office is relocating from Shelton and will occupy approximately 2700 sf at its new Westport “Old Hill Offices” location. Dale Thomas represented MW Financial Group.

500 POST ROAD EAST, WESTPORT, CT

WESTPORT, CT, JULY 28, 2010 – John D. Hastings commercial realty has been selected by Terex Corporation as exclusive agent to market the subleasing of their former headquarters building at 500 Post Road East in Westport, Connecticut. 

One of Westport’s signature properties, the 36,000 square foot, 3-story, 500 Post Road East, is located in the heart of town, with easy access to banks, restaurants and various retail businesses, including several physical fitness facilities.  It is also convenient to Interstate 95, the Merritt Parkway and two railroad stations. 

Terex is offering a total of 25,494 rentable square feet – the entire third floor of 15,592 S.F, 8,474 S.F.on the second floor and a small 1,471 S.F. on the ground floor. All units are offered at very aggressive leasing rates with generous fit-up allowances.

 The Hastings real estate team will be led by Mark Holod and Ted Hampe with support from the entire 11-broker Hastings team.

John D. Hastings is a full service commercial real estate firm now in its 63^rd year of continuous operation in Westport and Wilton. The current staff of 11 brokers are experts in leasing, sales and property management as well as all types of commercial business – office, retail and industrial. We are located just one block north of downtown Westport at 245 Main Street in Westport.

Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer operating in four business segments: Aerial Work Platforms, Construction, Cranes, and Material Processing. Terex manufactures a broad range of equipment for use in various industries, including the construction, infrastructure, quarrying, mining, shipping, transportation, refining, energy and utility industries. Terex offers a complete line of financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment through Terex Financial Services. Terex uses its website to make information available to its investors and the market at www.terex.com

Wilton has always been known for the quality of its teachers, and recently recognized by Time Magazine in an article by a Wilton High School graduate who noted the impact two Wilton High School teachers had on her life.

The two teachers, Dr. E. Dan Cappel and Ms. Vernon Hastings, taught science and English, respectively at the high school.  Claudia Wallis, an editor with Time and a member of the class 1972, wrote about them in “How to make Great Teachers in the Feb. 25 issue.

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In the 50+ years Peter Hastings has been a real estate leader in Fairfield County,
he has run his own agencies, and managed the local offices of large corporations.
But he’s never forgotten the importance of service…which is why he has returned to the small, hands-on agency where the personal touch is the only way.

A native of Fairfield County, Connecticut, Peter has been a Realtor since l960. His roles as trusted residential and commercial broker, certified appraiser and his long
time community service in Westport/Wilton area, has earned him the statewide respect of his peers. He served as president of the Westport/Weston Board of Realtors, the Wilton Board of Realtors and president of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers of Fairfield County. He was Realtor of the Year twice–Westport/Weston Board, l979, and the Wilton Board, l980.

Peter owned Hastings Real Estate and John D. Hastings, Inc. for many years
was the manager of Merrill Lynch Realty/Wilton, and most recently, manager of
Prudential Connecticut Realty/Wilton. He was a founder and presently serves on the Board of Directors of The Wilton Bank. As a licensed certified appraiser, his corporate clients include, among others, IBM and General Motors. He has also conducted appraisals for the Board of Tax Review and Probate Court, and has been an expert witness for the Superior Court of Connecticut. Many local attorneys regularly seek his advice and counsel regarding the value of estates.

Included in Peter’s community service is former membership on the Wilton
Zoning Board of Appeals for 12 years, serving as chairman. He has been a past
president of Kiwanis, past chairman of Project ‘88, a Pop Warner coach, and involved in the Boy Scouts, Chamber of Commerce, and the Wilton Historical Society, just to mention a few.

Peter lives in town with his wife, Carol, also a real estate broker. Together,
they are bringing back to the Wilton real estate market customer service with a personal touch. Now, with the addition of a team of seasoned professionals to the firm, you truly can “TRUST THE HASTINGS ADVANTAGE.”