Friday, May 18, 2012
Wrentham restaurant named best place to eat on Memorial Day.
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Wrentham's Commonwealth BBQ was named by Wrentham and Foxborough readers as the best place to eat on Memorial Day. The restaurant received 24 votes over the course of the week, accounting for 48 percent of the total vote. Nicky's Restaurant in Wrentham and Foxboro's Christina's Fireside Grille were the second-place vote-getters, garnering seven votes (14 percent) each. Also receiving votes were Bar Louie (six votes, 12 percent), Michael's Deli (three votes, six percent) and Waxy O'Connor (two votes, four percent). Thanks to all those who voted, and congratulations to all involved!
Friday, May 11, 2012
Readers vote for F. Gilbert Hills State Forest.
Foxborough's F. Gilbert Hills State Forest was named by Wrentham and Foxborough readers as the best place to spend a staycation in the area. The forest picked up seven votes, representing 63 percent of the total tally. Wrentham State Forest (two votes, 18 percent), the Nature Trail and Cranberry Bog at Patriot Place (one vote, nine percent) and the William Rice Recreation Complex (one vote, nine percent) also picked up votes over the week. Check back next week for another "Best of" poll.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Vote in this week's "Best Of" poll and defend your choice in the comments section below. Then check back Friday for the winner.
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Monday, April 9, 2012
Spring is on it's way, folks. It's time to get outfitted for the outdoors. So, Wrentham and Foxborough, where do you go when you need sporting goods? Welcome to "Best of," Patch's new feature to determine the best local businesses. How does it work? Well, all you have to do is vote for the best place to get sporting goods in Wrentham and Foxborough in our poll below (or write in the comments if you think we missed one). This poll will be up all week, with the vote closing at 9am on Friday. The winner will announced at noon that day. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only…
Friday, April 6, 2012
Video excerpts of Sen. Scott Brown's speech to the United Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Sen. Scott Brown spoke about small business, bipartisanship and representing the state of Massachusetts at an event at the Franklin Country Club Tuesday. The event was held by the United Regional Chamber of Commerce. In the talk, Brown criticized the federal government for fostering uncertainty and spending money poorly.
Wrentham financial services firm takes "best place to do your taxes" title.
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Friday, April 6, 2012
With over 900 votes cast, Northeast Financial Strategies has taken the "best place to do your taxes in the Wrentham/Foxborough" title. The Wrentham business garnered 520 votes (55 percent of the vote), winning over Foxborough's Sheehan Consulting, which received 409 votes. Kennedy & Associates (11 votes) and William Woolley (one vote) were the third and fourth most popular choices, respectively. Thanks to all those who voted, and congratulations to all the businesses involved. Check out next week's poll, where we'll ask you the best place to buy sporting goods in the area.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
In talking at a United Chamber of Commerce event, Senator Brown talks about the challenges and virtues of small business.
Senator Scott Brown spoke to various local business leaders at a United Regional Chamber of Commerce event Tuesday afternoon. Brown, a Wrentham resident, spoke about the importance of small business during the meeting, which took place at the Franklin Country Club. "I'm proud to be pro-business and pro-jobs legislation," he said. "The government can't create jobs, but it can create an environment where you can create jobs." He said the government must look at ways to encourage growth. "We can't get out of this mess overnight, but we do have the highest corporate tax rate in the industrialized world," he said. "It's not just Franklin competing with Wrentham any more — both of them are competing against the rest of the world." Brown spoke …
Monday, April 2, 2012
Vote in this week's "Best Of" poll and defend your choice in the comments section below. Then check back Friday for the winner.
Well, tax season is in full swing as the filing date looms. So, Wrentham and Foxborough, where do you go when you need your return done right? Welcome to "Best of," Patch's new feature to determine the best local businesses. How does it work? Well, all you have to do is vote for the best place to do your taxes in Wrentham and Foxborough in our poll below (or write in the comments if you think we missed one). This poll will be up all week, with the vote closing at 9am on Friday. The winner will announced at noon that day. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per …
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Vote in this week's "Best Of" poll and defend your choice in the comments section below. Then check back Friday for the winner.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
There are few things in life better than a perfect dessert. So, Wrentham and Foxborough, where do you go when the need for something sweet strikes? Welcome to "Best of," Patch's new feature to determine the best local businesses. How does it work? Well, all you have to do is vote for the best place to grab dessert in Wrentham and Foxborough in our poll below (or write in the comments if you think we missed one). This poll will be up all week, with the vote closing at 9am on Friday. The winner will announced at noon that day. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once …
Friday, March 23, 2012
Foxborough gym wins our "best of" title.
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Friday, March 23, 2012
With more than 600 votes cast, Foxborough's Work Out World has taken the "best local place to work out" title. The gym received 210 of the 632 votes cast, or 33 percent of the total. Other local gyms receiving votes include the Hockomock Area YMCA (174 votes, 27 percent of the total), Crossfit Torque (132 votes, or 20 percent of the total), Gold's Gym (115 votes, 18 percent) and Humble Warrior Yoga. Congratulations to all the local businesses involved! Check out Wrentham and Foxborough Patch next week, when we will try to find who serves the best desserts in the town!
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Shelter project advocates sought selectmen support. The shelter will serve the area, including Foxborough, Norfolk, Plainville and Wrentham.
The Wrentham Board of Selectmen voted unanimously at its meeting Tuesday to support an animal shelter project at the Wrentham Developmental Center. Maureen Osolnik, of the 4Paws Animal Shelter group, presented the project to the board. "We're trying to construct an animal shelter to serve the area," she said. "There are no shelters in Wrentham, Norfolk, Plainville or Foxborough." "Franklin has a pound, but not a shelter," she added. "They're only legally required to take dogs." Osolnik said the shelter would be no-kill and would take in a variety of animals. "We would take in cats, rabbits, gerbils — all kinds of domestic animals that, in this day and age, a lot of people have been forced to surrender," she said. "We'd take care of them, …
Christina's Fireside Grille
2:19 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012
Hey all - Christina's Fireside Grille won't be open on Memorial Day - BUT! It will be open on Friday and Saturday!!! And on Saturday, they're having a FANTASTIC DJ - DJ Lex Luther!!! more ›