Business Briefs
      Avidia Bank announces new loan officers Mark R. O'Connell, president and CEO of Avidia Bank, recently announced the addition of two new commercial bankers, Andrew Zelman and Scot Rielly, who were named vice presidents and commercial relationship officers.
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Shrewsbury Nurseries
Here we grow again'
By Angela Greiner Community Reporter
      Owners: John Lebeaux and Robin Lebeaux Address: 957 Boston Post Road Phone: 508-842-2831, 800-675-leaf (5323) Website: www.shrewsburynurseries.com Business background: "We have been in business since 1947," owner John Lebeaux said. "The nursery sits on 15 acres that was carved out of my grandfather's 200-acre Buttonwood Farm.
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Yoong Tong Thai Restaurant
Bringing the taste of Bangkok to Northborough
By Ken Powers Community Reporter
      Address: 278 Main St., Northborough Background: About 10 years ago, Thailand native Panida Sahasakmontri, sister Ta and brothers Tom, Thom and Kob, decided they wanted to bring the taste and flavor of downtown Bangkok to town and opened Yoong Tong, which means "Golden Peacock." Since opening, they have added, by popular demand, sushi to the menu.
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