Southborough’s unemployment rate continued ticking downward in April. The rate in April was 6.7%, down from a high of 7.8% in January of this year. Read the full article → from Southborough unemployment rate continues to fall
Business
MWDN: Southborough Jewelers is going out on top
The Metrowest Daily News has a nice profile on Southborough Jewelers, which announced recently that it was closing up shop. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough Jewelers is going out on top
Southborough Jewelers is closing
I got a couple of emails from readers on this one, and it’s been confirmed on the Southborough Jewelers Facebook page that they’ve decided to close up shop. Read the full article → from Southborough Jewelers is closing
New deli to open in Benchmark’s old spot?
A new deli may be moving into the space on Framingham Road that used to house the Benchmark Deli. But details are scarce. Read the full article → from New deli to open in Benchmark’s old spot?
Niva Boutique grand opening event this weekend
Visit Niva Boutique in the Town Center Plaza on Friday or Saturday for their grand opening celebration. Read the full article → from Niva Boutique grand opening event this weekend
Southborough unemployment rate continues to dip
The unemployment rate for November fell slightly. Read the full article → from Southborough unemployment rate continues to dip
Last-minute gifts? Think local.
It’s crunch time. With only four shopping days left until Christmas, there’s no better time to shop local. Read the full article → from Last-minute gifts? Think local.
Local company collects toys to make kids ‘smile’
Instead of a big holiday party this year, Southborough’s Compass Income Planning decided to celebrate with a small affair, and one that put an emphasis on giving. Read the full article → from Local company collects toys to make kids ‘smile’
The definitive Southborough shopping and gift guide
With all these Southborough shopping options, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list without ever having to leave town. Read the full article → from The definitive Southborough shopping and gift guide
October unemployment rate lower, but still high
After reaching its highest level in at least 20 years last month, the unemployment rate in Southborough fell more than half a point to 6.8% in October. But that’s still a high rate for our town. Read the full article → from October unemployment rate lower, but still high
Walgreens buys Eaton Apothecary
Walgreens has purchased Holliston-based Eaton Apothecary for $19M. Eaton has 12 Boston-area stores, including one in the Southborough Center plaza. Walgreens said it would keep “most” of the locations open after the deal closes, which is expected to happen in the next 90 days. You can read more about the deal in the Metrowest Daily Read the full article → from Walgreens buys Eaton Apothecary
Country Gourmet is closed, what’s next?
The Metrowest Daily News reports that the Country Gourmet closed up shop at the beginning of the month. Shohdy Ziada, who owns Turnpike Liquors on Route 9 applied for a liquor license in hopes of opening a new market on the property, but the article says the liquor license was recently rejected by the state Read the full article → from Country Gourmet is closed, what’s next?
Benchmark Deli closing over dispute with landlord
Here’s one I’m really sad about. The Benchmark Deli in the mint green building on Framingham Road (map) will close for good on Saturday over disputes with their landlord. I heard the rumor this weekend, and today the Metrowest Daily News confirms it’s true. It can’t be easy to run a restaurant in this economy, Read the full article → from Benchmark Deli closing over dispute with landlord
EMC to hold memorial service for cofounder on Thursday
By now you’ve surely heard the news that EMC cofounder and billionaire entrepreneur Richard Egan died last Friday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Egan had been diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer earlier this year. A public visitation and memorial service for Egan will be held on Thursday at EMC’s Southborough facility at 21 Read the full article → from EMC to hold memorial service for cofounder on Thursday