As first reported last night, the Capasso family has withdrawn its application for a zoning variance to reestablish a farm stand at the site of the former Capasso Farms on Framingham Road. But that doesn’t mean all hope is lost for those of you (including me) who were excited about having a local option for our summer produce. Read the full article → from Capasso farm stand plan scrapped – for now
It looks a return to the old Capasso Farms is not in the cards, at least not now. The Metrowest Daily News is reporting the Capasso family will ask the Zoning Board of Appeals tonight to withdraw without prejudice its application for a variance. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Capasso Farms plans to withdraw variance request
Here’s one I’ve been meaning to bring you for a while now. Last month a new indoor playspace opened up at 150 Cordaville Road in the former High Speed Video building where Metrowest Gymnastics most recently was. Read the full article → from New indoor playspace opens in Southborough
The pair who hope to return Capasso Farms to its former glory went before the Zoning Board of Appeals for a second time late last month. Board members were still mixed on whether they would grant the necessary variances. Read the full article → from Zoning board asks for more information on Capasso plans
Southborough residents Cindy Evangelous and Leah Ammon, owners of Fit Studio28 in Westborough, recently announced that they’re adding teen fitness classes to their lineup. The classes are intended for kids ages 9 through 14. Read the full article → from Fit Studio28 introduces classes for teens
Southborough shops and eateries have been making some changes lately – both in town and out. Here’s the latest. Read the full article → from A roundup of Southborough retail and restaurant happenings
The Cumberland Farms on Route 9 west just before the interchange with Route 495 will be getting a new look. Cumberland Farms president, and Southborough resident, Ari Haseotes told the Zoning Board of Appeals last month he plans to raze the current structure and build a new one in its place. Read the full article → from Cumberland Farms on Route 9 to get an upgrade
Developer Dave Ferris got himself a deal. The Southborough resident recently purchased Southborough Executive Place, a Route 9 office building, for $3.75M. The building was last sold in 2006 for $10M. Read the full article → from MWDN: Opportunity seen in Rte. 9 office complex
Protesters gathered near the New England Primate Research Center in Southborough on Sunday to protest recent primate deaths at the facility. Protesters also gathered in Cambridge, home of Harvard University, which owns and operates the research facility. Read the full article → from Deaths at primate center spark protests in Southborough and Cambridge
Framingham’s former Tin Alley restaurant on Route 9 just east of the Southborough border has been sitting vacant for years now. In 2010 a developer sought approval to build a “classy strip club” on the site. Fortunately, that plan fell through. Now comes word that McDonalds wants the site for its golden arches. Read the full article → from MWDN: McDonald’s files plan for Tin Alley Grill site
If you’re looking to do yoga with your little one, you won’t have to travel far. Sweet Pea Yoga, run by Southborough resident Alexandra De Collibus, is now offering classes at Theracopia in downtown Southborough. Read the full article → from Baby yoga classes now offered in Southborough
Many in Southborough – town officials and residents alike – argue that attracting business and industry is a key ingredient in the town’s economic stew. Now a new brochure published by the Economic Development Team hopes to convince businesses and nonprofits that Southborough is a great place to set up shop. Read the full article → from Association hopes new brochure will help spur economic development
No doubt you’ve seen the commercials for Shop Small Saturday. It’s a movement that encourages holiday shoppers to “shop small” by visiting local stores and businesses on Saturday, November 26. I love the idea, but I’d take it one step further and encourage you to shop small not just tomorrow, but throughout the holiday season. Read the full article → from Here it is! The Second Annual My Southborough Shop Local Guide
Earlier this year, the Southborough Business Network hosted a well-attend talk with Kevin Russell, the general manager of Wegmans. This month they’ll continue their INSIDE STORY speaker series with Tom Prince, owner of Southborough’s own Tomasso Trattori and Panzano Market. Read the full article → from The ‘Inside Story’ of Tomasso at the Southborough Library on Wednesday