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Acorn is a green company specializing in adaptive re-use in Eastern Massachusetts. We take a holistic, hands-on approach through each stage of the process from development to construction and management of award-winning residential and commercial properties.

Braintree, Massachusetts, United States

Acorn, Inc.

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