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Shrewsbury Borders prepares for closing
Borders at 476 Boston Turnpike in Shrewsbury will close its doors permanently sometime in May as part of the company's Chapter 11 reorganization process. Shrewsbury - Borders at 476 Boston Turnpike in Shrewsbury will close its doors permanently sometime in May as part of the company's Chapter 11 reorganization process.
‘Buzz Off’ to support pediatric cancer patients
By Bonnie Adams Government Reporter
As the owner of the Little Gym of Westboro, Anthony Karpouzis's goal is to make kids happy and healthy....
McCarthy's Landscaping From walls to mulch, West Boylston firm fills landscaping needs
West Boylston - After this long, hard winter, your landscaping may need some tender loving care.
McCarthy's Landscaping, a full-service firm that's been in business...
Marlborough Hospital unveils plans for expanded cancer care services
Marlborough Hospital has announced plans to design a Cancer Pavilion to provide expanded cancer care services for the communities it serves. In...
Marlborough Savings Bank receives thanks for support
This past winter, the Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest Youth Basketball Program was another great success thanks to the support of ...
Checkerboards Restaurant and Bar in Hudson celebrates 20 years
Twenty years ago, Chris Tsiros's first child was an infant, and he had just opened the Checkerboards restaurant.
Economic Development Committee discusses site selection strategies in Westborough
As the country slowly moves out of a recession, Westborough officials want to make sure they are primed for and receptive to as many potential employers as possible. At the Economic Development Committee (EDC) meeting held April 6, consultants from three organizations met with EDC members to discuss different strategies that could help to attract businesses to the town.
Keeping feet functioning well at all ages
By Nancy Brumback Contributing Writer
Worcester - How do you know if your feet need a podiatrist?
Dr. Neil Feldman, a podiatrist and owner of Central...
Maloney, Sherr raise money for charity
Westborough - (l to r) Ryan Maloney, the owner of Julio's Liquor Store in Westborough, and Westborough resident Ed Sherr celebrate a...
Fidelity departure forces Marlborough to re-evaluate
While Fidelity may be the latest business to pack its bags and take 1,100 jobs to Rhode Island and New Hampshire, the city, including Mayor Nancy E. Stevens, sees this as an opportunity to reinvent itself.
Hudson selectmen approve license for Bikeworx
At its March 28 meeting, the Board of Selectmen discussed an application for a Class I License for Galen Miller of M-Squared Motorsports, LLC, doing business as Bikeworx. Miller was applying for the license, which would allow him to buy and sell motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and other motorized recreational vehicles at 1 Kane Industrial Dr.
Marlborough City Council approves license
The City Council approved a petition March 28 that would allow Richard Lombardi, owner of the Vin Bin, to have a full liquor license established at a new location, 91 Main St. (the site of the city's former fire/police station).
BUSINESS PROFILE: All-Access Physical Therapy
By Nancy Brumback Contributing Writer
Shrewsbury - "We'se not just a physical therapy center and we'se not just a gym. We are all about...
REVIEW: Celtic Tavern offers food, entertainment
A touch of the Olde Sod livens up the restaurant scene on Route 9 in Northborough. The Celtic Tavern has both the look and feel of a traditional Irish pub, although the lunch and dinner menus are skewed toward American.
Westborough voters to decide on TIF for eClinicalWorks
Voters will be asked at the May 14 Annual Town Meeting to approve a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement between the town and eClinicalWorks, a Westborough-based business that develops software for the medical industry.
Wegmans brings jobs, choice to Northborough area
By Matt Taylor Contributing Writer
Northborough - It has been nearly 100 years since John and Walter Wegman opened the Rochester Fruit and...
REVIEW: Sully's First Edition Pub
Marlborough - When I arrived at Sully's with a friend midweek for dinner, we immediately got the sense that everyone in the pub knew each other. Football season may be over and baseball season yet to begin, but Sully's pub wasn's lacking in sports fans.
Algonquin's Microfinance Club reaches goal
Northborough – Where will you find 60 Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) students every Thursday afternoon after last class? They are meeting with their Microfinance Club advisor, economics Teacher Nicole " Nikki" Ruffo.
Family business in Northborough offers both Thai, sushi choices
By Nancy Brumback Contributing Writer
Northborough - Despite the cold wind, icy roads and piles of snow that turned Yoong Tong's delightful atrium...
Corridor 9 hosts legislative breakfast in Westborough
By Bonnie Adams Government Editor
Region - The annual Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast is a highly anticipated event each...