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The glue holding the community together: This Hudson heroine helps those dealing with food insecurity
6+ hour, 36+ min ago (715+ words) HUDSON " Dr. Patricia Kelly Luoto is at the heart of many of Hudson's volunteer initiatives. For over 20 years, Luoto has served with the Hudson Community Food Pantry, providing expertise from over three decades of nutrition experience. To commend Luoto for…...
Shrewsbury native wins prestigious James Beard Award
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (270+ words) SHREWSBURY " Sarah Thompson, a 2007 graduate of Shrewsbury High School, has been named "Best Chef: Southwest" at the James Beard Awards, held in Chicago on June 15. She is the Executive Chef at Casa Playa at the Encore Las Vegas, a coastal…...
Beloved Hudson cheese shop to close doors
1+ week, 4+ day ago (94+ words) HUDSON" A beloved cheese shop is set to close. Mullahy's, located in Downtown Hudson, announced Friday that it would not renew its lease at the end of August. The business has operated for over 10 years. The shop added: "We could…...
Red Barn Coffee Roasters remains one of Westborough's favorite spots
3+ week, 3+ day ago (618+ words) WESTBOROUGH " Over 30 years ago, Red Barn was merely a businessman, a roaster, and an idea. Today, Mark Verrochi has transformed a 25-by-25foot backyard barn into a thriving business. "No one believed it would work," he said. At first, Verrochi wasn't…...
Checkerboards celebrates 35 years as a Hudson favorite
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (507+ words) HUDSON " In 1991, Chris Tsiros and his family took a chance. A veteran of the restaurant industry, Tsiros teamed up with his sister-in-law Jill Smith and father-in-law Joe Martocci, known as a "really good cook," to found Checkerboards Restaurant & Bar in…...
Hudson's Horseshoe Pub sold after 46 years | Business | communityadvocate. com
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (295+ words) HUDSON" After 46 years as one of Hudson's most recognizable dining destinations, The Horseshoe Pub & Restaurant is preparing for a new chapter. The beloved local institution has been sold, and on June 10, the community is invited to gather for a special…...
Marlborough Shaw's officially opens: See inside
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (247+ words) MARLBOROUGH" Shaw's in Marlborough is officially open. On May 22, dozens of eager community members gathered outside 193 Boston Post Road West to celebrate the city's newest supermarket. The grocer will employ approximately 170 individuals, and with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the store officially…...
Art Bradish Snack Bar set to open for incredible 89th season
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (520+ words) GRAFTON " In the offseason " the fall, winter, and early spring " Dick and Sandy Bradish spend their time on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and vacationing to Costa Rica. It's some much-needed relaxation for the husband-wife duo. Because in summer, they're going…...
How the disappearance of a chocolate chip cookie came to define the school year at Algonquin
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (620+ words) NORTHBOROUGH " This is a story of resilience, of perseverance. A story of loss, heartbreak, and ultimately redemption. For months, an important piece of Algonquin Regional High School was sorely missing " only for the school to be made whole once again....
Fresh plans proposed for abandoned Grafton restaurant
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (221+ words) GRAFTON " One of Grafton's most visible abandoned lots could be ready for new life. A site at 92 Worcester Street " once home to Pepperoni Express, and before that, Burger King " may become a Mc Donald's. Plans for the abandoned lot came…...