Qdoba Opening in Northborough on Monday

And the first 20 in the door get a free entree.

Information submitted by Qdoba Mexican Grill Qdoba Mexican Grill, the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its fresh, quality ingredients and innovative Mexican fare, will open the doors at its newest location on Monday, May 13, at Northborough Crossing. In celebration of the grand opening in Northborough, Qdoba gives one free entrée to the first 20 guests in line on May 13. The celebration continues into the afternoon, when Boston Red Sox Mascot, Wally, joins Qdoba fans at the restaurant from 4-5 p.m. Guests can take photos with Wally and enter to win a “take me out to Qdoba” prize pack, including two tickets to a 2013 Red Sox home game. On grand opening day, the new Qdoba also helps those families most affected by the tragic events …

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At the Shops: Shoplifting; Kid Left in Car

This weekly column highlights the police action at Northborough Crossing.

Here's what has brought the Northborough cruisers to Northborough Crossing recently: Incidents, Friday, Dec. 28 2:34 p.m.: Past hit and run Incidents, Saturday, Dec. 29 1:47 p.m.: Medical call Incidents, Sunday, Dec. 30 1:16 p.m.: MVA with MA 17CS69, S18629225 vs. MA K5319. Officer assisted with paperswap 2:26 p.m.: Vehicle parked in fire lane, MA US3337. Security trespassed Douglas A. Gravlin Jr. (S49887926) from Shops Way 4:06 p.m.: Party in the lobby turning in a plate he found in parking lot. CT 81CS25 Incidents, Sunday, Jan. 6 11:51 a.m.: Male shoplifter in custody, cooperative. Summons issued. Incidents, Monday, Jan. 7 4:43 p.m.: Report of shoplifting. Summons to be issued. Incidents, Wednesday, Jan. 9 7:13 p.m.: Security reporting …

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Qdoba Headed to Northborough Crossing

The Mexican grill will add to your food choices at the shopping plaza.

Soon, you will be able to grab a stuffed burrito or a couple of tacos to fend off the hunger while shopping at Northborough Crossing. Qdoba Mexican Grill is coming to the Crossing. The Board of Selectmen approved a common victualler license for the chain restaurant at its most recent meeting, welcoming the new eatery to town. It will be located at 4101 Shops Way, sitting between Dick's Sporting Goods and IHOP. A representative from Qdoba said the restaurant will have 71 interior seats, and 21 outside that will be used seasonally. Hours of operation are 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. seven days a week. According to a post on Northborough Crossing's Facebook page, Qdoba will be open by summer of 2013. People are already excited. Comments under the…

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Police Log: Shoplifting and Destruction of Property at the Shops

The following information was supplied by the Northborough police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Incidents, Wednesday, Oct. 10 6:54 a.m.: Medical call on Greenwood Road 9:57 a.m.: Medical call on Howard Street 1:13 p.m.: Two-car non-injury crash, Village Drive. MA 788SW9 vs. MA 418HV4 4:07 p.m.: Summons to be issued to male party for destruction of property, Shops Way 4:38 p.m.: Two-car MVA, no injuries, Belmont Street. MA 941CS9 and MA 84DD88. Citation issued. 6:05 p.m.: Assist FD with odor of gas call, Main Stret 7:18 p.m.: One female in custody for shoplifting, Shops Way 8:21 p.m.: Medical call on Avalon Drive Arrests: Oct. 10, 8:58 p.m.: Chacondra Iris Hyson, 22, 155 Wells St., Greenfield, arrested and charged with shoplifting by asportation and possession of Class E substance, Shops Way   Don't miss a beat in Northborough. Be …

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The 'Alarming Accident Rate' at Intersection of Routes 9 and 20

The chief of police asks the highway director to take action. Twenty-eight accident investigations have occurred this year alone so far.

This month, Police Chief Mark Leahy issued a letter to Ronald E. Dionne, the district highway director of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Leahy, in his letter, urged Dionne to assist the police, and town, in reducing the number of accidents that have escalated since Northborough Crossing has opened. Below is Leahy's letter to Dionne: Dear Mr. Dionne, I am writing to you concerning an alarming accident rate on the ramps at the intersection of Route 9 and 20 in Northborough. While this has always been a high accident area, the impact of the new Northborough Crossing shopping complex and Avalon Northborough apartment community has sent these statistics skyrocketing. Of the greatest concern are the 28 accident investigations we…

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IHOP Starts Flipping Flapjacks in Northborough on Monday

The International House of Pancakes is here. Get your stack.

Information courtesy of Julie Fairweather for IHOP IHOP Restaurant, one of America’s favorite restaurant chains, celebrates its grand opening at Northborough Crossing today, Monday, Aug. 20. The restaurant chain, best known for their signature pancakes, omelettes and other breakfast specialties, also offers a broad array of lunch, dinner, and snack items throughout the afternoon and evening hours. The Northborough Crossing location hours will be 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to midnight on weekends. IHOP restaurants are franchised and operated by Glendale, Calif.-based International House of Pancakes, LLC and its affiliates. IHOP restaurants feature moderately priced, high-quality food and beverage items, and table service in an…

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IHOP's Coming to Town

The board approves a license for a new iHOP at Northborough Crossing.

By late July or early August, you'll be able to get your flapjack fix over at Northborough Crossing. Mr. Stax, a franchisee of IHOP restaurants for Massachusetts, is opening a chain at Northborough Crossing. Terry Case, VP of operations for Mr. Stax, said this will be the fifty-third restaurant operated by this franchise company in the state. Others are located in Cambridge, Salem, Dedham, Plymouth and Brockton. Hours will be 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to midnight on weekends. As with other IHOP restaurants, no beer or wine will be served. The IHOP located in Shrewsbury will not close as a result of the new location, said Case, as it is operated by a difference franchisee.

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Patriots Linebacker Attends Grand Opening of Dick's at Northborough Crossing

Dick's Sporting Goods opens on Wednesday, but celebrates its grand opening this weekend, including a visit from a Patriots player.

Information courtesy PR Newswire Dick's Sporting Goods, the largest U.S. based full-line sporting goods retailer, invites the community of Northborough to its three-day grand opening weekend. The store opens its doors on Wednesday, June 13, and begins the celebration with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 15 at 8 a.m. at its new location at Northborough Crossing, 5102 Shops Way. Special extended store hours in effect for Friday (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.), Saturday (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and Sunday (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.). Dick's Sporting Goods also has a variety of special athlete appearances and giveaways scheduled to celebrate the grand opening festivities. On Saturday, there will be a special appearance by the New England Patriots' Jerod Mayo …

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Carter's, Starbucks and Michaels Open Next at Crossing

Kids' clothes, crafts and coffee are making their way next to Shops Way.

Within the next few months, the Northborough Crossing will add crafts, coffee and kids' clothes to its plethora of shopping options. Carter’s, the children's clothing store, will open its doors on Thursday, Jan. 26. Michaels, an arts and crafts specialty retailer, will be open in its Shrewsbury location in White City until Feb. 2, opening in its new spot at Northborough Crossing on Feb. 3, and celebrating with a grand opening on Feb. 12. A ribbon cutting at 9:45 a.m. kicks off a weeklong celebration that includes workshops, craft demonstrations and prizes. Festivities include a card making event in conjunction with Starlight Children’s Foundation on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., where customers can create well-wish cards for …

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Have it Your Way, at Northborough Crossing

Burger King is set to open at Northborough Crossing.

Last week, at the Board of Selectmen meeting, District Manager Robert Smith said he was hoping Burger King at Northborough Crossing would open "after Christmas and before New Year's." It looks like the opening is right on schedule, and, according to a contractor at the site on Wednesday, pending a positive inspection from the Fire Department, "we'll be open on Thursday." Burger King's located at the mouth of the entrance to Northborough Crossing, next to BJ's Gas, on the corner of Route 20. The Home of the Whopper is presently the only restaurant located at Northborough Crossing, besides the Cafe at Wegmans. Developers have voiced concern that it has been difficult to attract restaurants to the development.

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8:58 am on Friday, December 30, 2011

ks; Where have you been all this time. As an abutter you should have been more active. Apathy pays back and in spades. You probably don't vote at the polls each and every year that they are open. You must be involved as a town resident. Start by watching the bi monthly town BOS meetings and occasionally go to a committee meeting.   more ›