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Market Basket grand opening delayed due to supply chain issues
When exactly the Market Basket in Edgemere Crossing at Flint Pond is opening is up in the air. Read more about the latest in the project.
Shrewsbury Select Board approves licenses for four new businesses
The approvals include Market Basket’s in-store café, Halal Guys, NOLA Cajun Kitchen and Broken Creek Vineyard.
Shrewsbury targets Christmas Tree Shops parcel for MBTA zoning
Director of Planning and Economic Development Christopher McGoldrick outlined where Shrewsbury is planning to place the town’s MBTA zoning.
Westborough Board of Health shuts down Hunan Kitchen
The Board of Health has ordered Hunan Kitchen at 72 East Main St. to “cease and desist” from serving any food to the public.
Select Board chooses entertainment center
Apple Cinemas has won the bid to convert the former Regal Cinemas at 213 Turnpike Road into an entertainment center.
Shrewsbury to change trash hauler
The town has chosen Casella Waste Management of Massachusetts as the new waste and recycling hauler for fiscal 2025.
Cold Harbor get all-alcohol license for Otis Street facility
Cold Harbor's new building is almost done, and the Select Board approved an all-alcohol license during its May 23 meeting.
Residents, officials frustrated by behavior on Lake Quinsigamond
At the Lake Quinsigamond Commission’s July 26 meeting, members of the community voiced their frustration about the behavior on the lake.
Pulte proposes 300-unit 40B project in Shrewsbury
Pulte Homes New England has announced plans to build a large-scale residential development in the southeast corner of town.
Fidelity Investments eyes new Shrewsbury location
Fidelity Investments plans to move to a new Shrewsbury location in the plaza at 571 Boston Tpke. Plans were recently approved for the site.
Motel 6 seeks variance amidst reconstruction plans
After a fire closed its doors in 2021, owners of the Motel 6 are hoping to reconstruct the hotel. Jay Patel went before ZBA Aug. 22.
Asst. Town Manager says goodbye to Shrewsbury
After over a decade of serving Shrewsbury, Assistant Town Manager of Community Development and Human Services Kristen Las is stepping down.
SELCO eyes move to Patrick Subaru building in Shrewsbury
The SELCO Commission unanimously voted to approve funds to explore possibly moving their operations to the site of Patrick Subaru.
Proposal seeks addition of residential component to Westborough Shopping Center
An effort to increase the town’s housing stock could mean significant improvements to the Westborough Shopping Center located on Lyman Street.
New details emerge in Shrewsbury’s proposal for MBTA zoning
The proposed MBTA zone is located in the far southeast corner of Shrewsbury, near the intersection of Route 20 and Route 9.
Shrewsbury Planning Board approves Beal Commons plans
The Beal Commons at the former Maj. Howard W. Beal School is moving forward following a vote by the Planning Board on April 13.
FedEx site expansion to go before Northborough ZBA
The trucking terminal at 300 Bartlett Street currently occupied by FedEx Freight is seeking to expand. It will head before the ZBA May 23.
Westboro Mobil granted license, with conditions
There are still issues with parking and logbooks, but Westboro Mobil on East Main Street had its Class II dealers license renewed – for two months.
Agricultural restriction removed at former Green Thumb nursery site
Although formal plans have yet to go before town boards, the McGovern Auto Group took a big step recently with the former Green Thumb nursery
Housing development among proposals for former Westborough Regal Cinemas
Three proposals, three different concepts for the former Regal Cinemas. The Westborough Select Board heard proposals for the site.