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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Real Estate: 11 Open Houses in Foxborough This Weekend

Take a closer look at these open houses scheduled in Foxborough this weekend, May 18-19.

Here's a photo gallery look at open houses this weekend in Foxborough. For details, view the photos above. "House Hunt" is a weekly column featuring real estate open houses in Foxborough. ADD YOUR OPEN HOUSE: Have an open house this weekend? Upload it in the photo gallery above and include the following information in the photo caption: Number of rooms, bedrooms, bathroom, style of home, date and time of open house, listing price.

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Primo's Most Popular Sandwich, Historic Ice Cream Shop, Hobbies & More Local Business News

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

Foxborough What’s the Most Popular Sandwich at Primo’s? Summary: For those who like to try something new Gunns said that they are always adding new items and specials to the menu. Primo's on Mechanic Street is known best in town for its delicious sandwiches. Here at Patch, we got to thinking, what is the most popular sandwich at the restaurant. So we asked owner Chris Gunns and he told us ... Read more by clicking here. Walpole Keystone Jewelry and Gifts Serving Walpole for Over 10 Years Keystone Jewelry and Gifts located at 90 Providence Highway at the Walpole Mall carries a wide variety of custom made jewelry and gifts. Patch sat down with owner Phillippe Chelala to find out more about his store. Read more by clicking here. Wrentham  …

Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce Getting Ready for Monte Carlo Night and More!

A look at what is happening with the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce.

The following was submitted by John Bates, chairmen of the Board of the Tri-Town Chamber: The Tri Town Chamber is once again well into executing its mission as the Voice of Business and the Community in Foxborough, Norton and Mansfield for 2013. If it's spring, it must be Monte Carlo time! Indeed, Tri Town’s next major event will be our annual Monte Carlo Night and Silent Auction from 6 to 9:30 PM on May 10 at Mansfield-Foxborough Holiday Inn. Attendees are given $2000 in Funny Money to play Blackjack, Roulette, Craps and Texas Hold ‘em. The public is welcome to come; we love to meet new people! Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door: buy them now by calling the chamber or signing up through Eventbrite. For those of you who are …

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Biz Roundup: Jake n JOES Set for Foxborough Opening, South Liquors' Online Retail, Spring Colors & More

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

FOXBOROUGH Jake n JOES to Open Foxborough Location on March 26 It may have took longer than many expected but Jake n JOES Sports Grille is finally set to open its doors in Foxborough. Amy S. Riordan, director of sales & marketing for Chateau Restaurants, told Foxborough Patch Thursday morning the sports grille will open for dinner only on Tuesday, March 26 at 4:30 p.m. before expanding its service to lunch (11 a.m. opening) and dinner on Tuesday, April 2. “We like a soft opening so that we may work the kinks out,” Riordan said in an earlier interview. The sports grille had targeted opening by the end of January but renovations moved that date into February. However, significant changes to the floor plan that was submitted with the …

Thursday, November 15, 2012

TELL US: Should Mass. Blue Laws Be Eliminated?

Blue laws prohibit retailers from opening before midnight on Black Friday.

Black Friday is starting earlier than ever, as some national retailers have announced they will open the night of Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 22. However, here in Massachusetts, state blue laws prohibit stores from opening until midnight, according to a report by the Boston Globe.  Current blue laws prohibit retailers in the state from opening on Thanksgiving, thus preventing them from getting an early start on Black Friday sales, according to the Globe article. Some exceptions are restaurants, health care facilities and gas stations.  The laws, instituted in the 17th century, are intended to make sure holidays are properly observed, according to the Boston Globe.  Are Massachusetts' blue laws outdated? Should they be eliminated? Tell us …

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GiRRL_Earth

2:27 pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2012

What's with Avon's straw man arguments? Talk about taking this topic off course. :-|   more ›

Thursday, March 1, 2012

What Properties Sold in the Area This Week?

A sampling of homes sold in the area this past week.

Click on the photo at right to look at a photo gallery of homes that sold in the area from Feb. 23 - Feb 29. MLS data courtesy of www.newenglandmoves.com. In the market for a new home? Be sure to check out our House Hunt column on Fridays for open houses in your area. 16 Reynolds Street, Easton Sale date: Feb. 29 Days on market: 147 Sale price: $355,500 Listed price: $379,900 Bedrooms: 5 Full bathrooms: 2 Half bathrooms: 0 Square feet: 1917   50 Fairway Lane, Foxborough Sale date: Feb. 28 Days on market: 353 Sale price: $450,000 Listed price: $499,900 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Half-Bathrooms: 1 Square feet: 2666   329 Balcom Street, Mansfield Sale date: Feb. 24 Days on market: 96 Sale price: $335,000 Listed price: $347,000 Bedrooms: 5 …

Friday, February 10, 2012

House Hunt

House Hunt: Open Houses This Weekend

A look at some area open houses this weekend.

Today, we bring you House Hunt—a weekly column dedicated to providing a sampling of real estate open houses in the surrounding area. Make sure to check back with Patch each Friday for more open house listings. Information provided courtesy of AOL Real Estate. To view listings in Easton, click here. To view listings in Mansfield, click here. To view listings in Stoughton, click here. To view listings in Sharon, click here. To view listings in Norton, click here. To view listings in Wrentham, click here. To view listings in Foxborough, click here.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Sold!

What Properties Sold in the Area This Week?

A sampling of homes sold in the area this past week.

Click on the photo at right to look at a photo gallery of homes that sold in the area from Jan. 26 - Feb 1. MLS data courtesy of www.newenglandmoves.com. In the market for a new home? Be sure to check out our House Hunt column on Fridays for open houses in your area. 23 Lullaby Lane, Easton Sale date: Feb. 1 Days on market: 245 Sale price: $815,000 Listed price: $849,800 Bedrooms: 4 Full bathrooms: 3 Half bathrooms: 1 Square feet: 3840   16 Sweetmeadow Drive, Easton Sale date: Feb. 1 Days on market: 181 Sale price: $579,000 Listed price: $595,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Half-Bathrooms: 1 Square feet: 3158   50 Eisenhower Drive, Sharon Sale date: Jan. 31 Days on market: 145 Sale price: $482,500 Listed price: $499,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms…

Friday, January 27, 2012

House Hunt

House Hunt: Open Houses This Weekend

A look at some area open houses this weekend.

Today, we bring you House Hunt—a weekly column dedicated to real estate open houses in the surrounding area. Make sure to check back with Patch each Friday for more open house listings. Information provided courtesy of AOL Real Estate.

Diane E. Peterson

7:30 am on Saturday, January 28, 2012

It would be nice to know, how many baths, bedrooms & the tax rate for these properties. Thanks Diane   more ›

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Sold!

What Properties Sold in the Area This Week?

A sampling of homes sold in the area this past week.

Click on the photo at right to look at a photo gallery of homes that sold in the area from Jan. 19 - Jan. 25. MLS data courtesy of www.newenglandmoves.com. In the market for a new home? Be sure to check out our House Hunt column on Fridays for open houses in your area. 7 Villa Drive, Foxborough Sale date: Jan. 23 Days on market: 232 Sale price: $323,000 Listed price: $339,900 Bedrooms: 3 Full bathrooms: 1 Half bathrooms: 1 Square feet: 1460   Lot 2 Smiley Ave, Mansfield Sale date: Jan. 20 Days on market: 160 Sale price: $544,978 Listed price: $449,900 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Half-Bathrooms: 1 Square feet: 2328   9 Dearborn Drive, Norton Sale date: Jan. 24 Days on market: 111 Sale price: $280,000 Listed price: $264,000 Bedrooms: 3 …

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