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New Fitness Facility, Old Colony Dodge's Fate, Finding the Perfect Prom Dress & More Regional Business News

A look at this week's business news from the area.

FOXBOROUGH

Construction of New CrossFit Torque Facility a ‘Dream Come True’ for Foxborough Owners

CrossFit Torque in Foxborough is currently constructing its new 4,000 square foot building on Route 1 next door to Chace Building Supply and co-owner Amanda Chace says it couldn’t be going better.

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“It’s going really great,” she said. “It’s going up a lot quicker than I expected.”

Crossfit Torque originally opened in Foxborough in 2010, and Chace said she and her brother/co-owner Rich have been renting the building adjacent to the new construction site since then.

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“It’s the next step and it’s a dream come true,” she said. “We plan on finishing on the second week of July.”

Chace said they are also planning on holding a grand opening for the new building in August or September.

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WALPOLE

Walpole’s Garden Tech Horticultural Services Provides Remedy for Damaged Plantings

Garden Tech Horticultural Services located at 1171 R Main St. in Walpole specializes in landscape design, installation and landscape construction services for plantings. They also do hardscapes such as patios, walkways and fire pits.

Our New England winter this year was harsh and many trees, hedges and shrubs were badly damaged.

Patch sat down with owner Bob Trainor, certified horticulturalist and landscape professional to discuss some remedies for those damaged plantings. Many Walpole residents may know Trainor from his garden designs around Walpole landmarks.

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SHARON

What Would You Like to See in Sharon Heights Shopping Plaza?

A coffee and sandwich shop. A massage studio. A ‘cozy’ restaurant serving everything from hamburgers to wine. These are among the suggestions by Sharon residents as to what kind of business should fill a vacant retail space on South Main Street in Sharon.

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MANSFIELD

Future Uncertain for Old Colony Dodge

Old Colony Dodge's days could be numbered if the land and buildings occupied by the dealership are sold.

With the owner of the land selling the property, the car dealership would be forced to move all their operations into one building if one of the properties are sold according to co-owner Ted Bancroft.

"If he (the landlord) sells one of our buildings, we'll just move operations into the other one," Bancroft said.

Despite the uncertainty of a sale, Brancroft says there are no plans to close. The co-owner did say however, they would have to make a counter offer if both buildings are sold.

While Bancroft denies plans for shutting down, co-owner Manny Braga told the Sun Chronicle the dealership would likely close on May 17 due to declining business.

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EASTON

Easton Dress Shop Helping Girls Find Perfect Prom Dress

For eight years now Dream Prom and Occasion in Easton has been helping thousands of girls find just the right prom gown for their special night.

Located in the North Easton Village Shoppes on Washington Street, the shop owned by mother-daughter combo Fallon Dale and Lisa Branco is filled with dresses in all sizes, colors, styles and price ranges.

"We specialize in prom. We do social occasions and homecoming and all that stuff in the second half of the year but prom is really our forte and the thing we really like doing,” Dale said.

The 28-year-old said they sell about 1,000 prom dresses a year and girls come from all over, even Canada, to find that perfect gown.

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NORTON

Hot Dogs and More Keeping Family For More Than 30 Years

Hot Dogs and More in Norton started over 30 years ago, and now its still going strong.

“We started in 1978 coming right out of the blizzard,” said Jim Brown, whose parents, Vincent and Barbara began the business as the town dug itself out.

“That was so much fun; it was the best thing that ever happened to this town,” Rich said, laughing.

Vincent Brown originally built the stand from a wooden trailer car with no doors. Those working the stand used a window to get inside. The business has since been passed down to his son Jim Brown and Barbara's brother, Butch Rich.

“The stand was about half the size and it was right in the center of town where the Walgreens is now,” Rich said.

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ATTLEBORO

Pizzeria DeMarco Offers More Than Pizza

Adel Fitian has been in the restaurant business for more than 20 years, and he's bringing that experience to Pizzeria DeMarco in Attleboro.

Fitian said the restaurant works mainly on word of mouth from his customers. He said the location itself isn't all that great, kind of out of the way from the main center of Attleboro, but after being there 10 years, he has made it work.

"I'm really kind of hidden here," he said. "A lot of my business comes from word of mouth. People try it and they spread the word. I always get people coming in who say, 'Oh I tried your food at my friend's house and now here I am. It works really well when I do catering, when a big group of people try the food. That's mainly how I get regular and repeat customers."

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NORWOOD

Norwood Business Spotlight: The Common Cafe and Patisserie

The Common Cafe and Patisserie, 637 Washington St. in Norwood, is a perfect spot for breakfast or lunch.

The mismatched tables, brick walls lined with art work by local artisans and the smell of fresh baked goods will make you feel right at home.

The Common Cafe is open for breakfast at 7 a.m. and closes after lunch at 3 p.m.

Patch sat down with one of the owners Paul Avramidis to find out about the house specialties and what the cafe has to offer its customers.

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DEDHAM

Dedham Business Spotlight: Solid Body Fitness

Solid Body Fitness, 123 Stergis Way in Dedham, offers body sculpting, cycling, weight loss programs, strength training, cardio, yoga and endurance.

Owner Jason Zagami is a nationally recognized running coach who was nominated as one of Boston's Top Trainers by Exercise TV.

Patch sat down with Zagami to find our more about Solid Body Fitness.


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