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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

You've Now Got a (Healthier) Northborough Baked Potato

Spearheaded by the town's health department, it is pushing ahead with some "Healthy Northborough" initiatives.

The Texas BBQ Company now offers a pulled chicken sandwich with one side that could include a light cuke salad, corn or pinto beans. And it's even now got the official Healthy Northborough Potato, a baked potato with low-fat sour cream and green onions. It's one of eight food establishments in Northborough that has signed on to take part in the Building a Healthy Northborough initiative, which has been driven by the health department. "More and more diners are asking for, and expecting, healthy options," said Health Agent Jamie Terry, who presented plaques to the participating restaurants at the Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday night. "We're fortunate that in Northborough, restaurants owners and managers are responding and offering …

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The Texas BBQ Company, Dunkin' Donuts, Lalajava Coffeehouse, and 4 more ›

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Susan LaDue

1:22 pm on Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Yes, a farmers market in Northboro center! Fresh seasonal produce, baked goods, newly pressed cider, can you imagine?   more ›

Monday, January 30, 2012

LETTER: Resident Unhappy With Tim Shay Development

A resident writes about the impending development at the corner of Brigham and Main streets.

Dear Editor, I’m a concerned resident of Northborough, looking to minimize builder Tim Shay’s proposed project on the 1.8 acre parcel of land at 130 E. Main St. Shay’s plan, which calls for a mixed-use development consisting of three buildings, containing 12 residential apartment units, and 12,880 square feet of retail and office space that exits onto Brigham and Main Streets, is much too dense a project for this thickly settled area. This development would abut small, one-level homes that sit on Brigham Street—a busy, narrow, scenic road. Shay’s project would place undue stress on an already busy and dangerous intersection while also affecting privacy due to building height and outdoor lighting. Of great concern is the safety of all on …

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Zoning Board of Appeals

Resident Of Northborough

6:19 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012

I hear ya Jill. I can only hope that we can provide the board with legal documents that sways them to alter the plan. : )   more ›

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