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Business Briefs: June 17 edition

Pets Gone Healthy celebrates sixth birthday Pets Gone Healthy, the area's premier health food store for pets, is celebrating its sixth birthday this month. Pets...

Joy-Den offers custom designs, repairs in Marlborough

Marlborough - Whether a professional athlete is buying a $100,000 engagement ring or a grandparent is buying a $25 silver bracelet for a child's confirmation, every customer at Joy-Den Jewelers is important, said Chad Yesue, owner of the downtown Marlborough retailer.

Northborough officials leery of proposed hospital-site plans

Fearful of increased traffic in town, the Northborough Board of Selectmen voted unanimously at its meeting June 13 to send a letter to state planners requesting that 500 residences not be built on the site of the former Westborough State Hospital.

Westborough entrepreneur uses the power of the sun

Westborough - For months, Westborough residents have looked curiously at the array of glass panels lined up in neat rows in what was formerly a wooded Milk Street lot and wondered at what exactly they were looking.

Bob Terkanian gets it done in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury - When Shrewsbury businessman Robert Terkanian sees a public sign that is in disrepair or a patch of ground that needs landscaping, he works closely with town officials to get permission to make the necessary improvements.

A ‘RED Day’ in Southborough

Southborough - Dan and Betty Custer were planning to sell their Southborough home and move to Virginia, when Dan suddenly became ill, passing away a few weeks later.

Marlborough City Council votes down Verizon cell tower

Marlborough - Marlborough City Council denied Verizon Wireless a permit to build a wireless tower following 12 months of cooperation between the company and Marlborough city councilors.

Officials meet in Hudson to discuss 495 Compact

By David Fassler Community Reporter Hudson - The May 24 meeting of the 495/MetroWest Development Compact (MAPC) brought together Hudson town planners, state representatives,...

Students visit Shrewsbury Electric and Cable

Shrewsbury - Fourth-graders from Coolidge Elementary School (l to r) Shaloni Patal, Olivia Meuse, Rebecca Shan, Alex Cashman, Grace Zucchero and Joe Morgan learn...

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...