Among the properties are Natick Crossing and Lakewood OfficePark, both located here, and other office-industrial buildings,office parks, warehouse buildings and retail-commercial shoppingcenters. In a released statement, Steve O'Toole, director of REONBroadband's real estate division, states, "Today's property ownersare becoming more tech savvy and realize that in order to stayahead they need to provide their tenants with reliable broadbandsolutions. The buildings owned and operated by Franchi Managementlocated throughout the MetroWest region of Boston are an attractiveand affordable option for business tenants who want the sameleading-edge broadband amenities available to Fortune 500companies."

REON will be offering service to more than 125 tenants in over500,000 square feet of commercial office space. Business tenantsinclude Internet and software companies such as dot-coms, lawfirms, consulting firms, retail stores, accounting firms,employment agencies and medical and dental offices.