I popped into the Southborough Starbucks yesterday to ask them about news the company will close 600 “low-performing” stores. While the official list of closures hasn’t been released, the barista assured me they’re not going anywhere. “We’re a high-performing store,” she said. I’m not sure what that says about Southborough residents’ need for caffeine, but Read the full article → from Good news for Southborough caffeine addicts
Business
What impact will EMC layoffs have on Southborough?
EMC has a significant presence in Southborough. And in addition to existing offices on Coslin Drive, the company has proposed a new 1.5-million-square-foot complex to be built on the Southborough/Westborough line. So, as the Boston Globe reports, people in this area are watching the recent news of restructuring and layoffs closely. Southborough Town Planner Vera Read the full article → from What impact will EMC layoffs have on Southborough?
A Cold Stone to call your own
If the idea of ice cream appeals to you even on a chilly January day, then this might be the opportunity for you. The Cold Stone Creamery franchise at White’s Corner in Southborough is for sale by its corporate owners. For a cool $150,000 (plus $4,166 a month in rent), you could be the proud Read the full article → from A Cold Stone to call your own
On the market (10/29)
64 Pine Hill Rd. on the market for $519,900 Here are the real estate numbers for this week: This week Last week #Homes on the market 71 70 Lowest asking price $179,000 $195,000 Highest asking price $2,999,900 $2,999,900 Full listings Read the full article → from On the market (10/29)
Wireless antennas proposed for Pilgrim
You can see the Pilgrim church steeple poking above the trees from all across town. Which is probably why Verizon Wireless wants to place cell antennas there. Verizon has proposed three panel antennas be housed within the steeple along with “associated telecommunications equipment.” If you want more information on the Verizon proposal, see this public Read the full article → from Wireless antennas proposed for Pilgrim
On the market (10/22)
Do you ever drive down Presidential just to gawk at the homes? Now’s your chance to get a peek inside one of them. Here’s a video for 17 Presidential Drive posted on YouTube. The house is on the market for a cool $1.25 million. The numbers for this week: This week Last week #Homes on Read the full article → from On the market (10/22)
Neighbors in need
It goes without saying that Southborough is an affluent town. In 2005, the last year for which numbers are available, the average income in Southborough was about $170K. That’s 2.5 times the Mass average. From January to September 2008, the average selling price of a home in Southborough was $627K. Southborough has 1 luxury car Read the full article → from Neighbors in need
On the market (10/15)
You may have heard about Coldwell Banker’s 10-day sale to try to boost home sales in this sluggish market. Several houses in Southborough are taking part with temporarily reduced prices, like the one pictured above at 4 Prentiss St. for $899,000. The numbers for this week Number of homes on the market: 72 Lowest Read the full article → from On the market (10/15)
Gas prices continue to fall
Apparently, a gallon of regular at Falconi Bros. was down to $2.79 today. The Boston Globe reports the average in Massachusetts is $3.14 per gallon. Read the full article → from Gas prices continue to fall
An upside to the economic downturn
Word has gotten around that Falconi Bros. on Boston Rd. has the cheapest gas in town. When I drove by this evening, cars were lined up 5 deep. Falconi is in the neighborhood of $2.94 for a gallon of regular. By comparison, the Mobile on Rte. 9 at Oak Hill Rd. is $3.15. Read the full article → from An upside to the economic downturn
Free car washes today and tomorrow
Choice Car Wash on Rte. 30 (155 Boston Rd.) is holding their grand opening this weekend and is offering free car washes today from 3:00 to 6:00 pm and tomorrow from noon to 3:00 pm. There are also contests, prizes, and giveaways. Read the full article → from Free car washes today and tomorrow
Financial help available for Southborough residents in need
We all know the economy is tough right now. If you’re a Southborough resident who needs some financial assistance, you have options. The Southborough Trust Fund Commission is looking to give out as much as $15,000 in grants to help residents pay home heating, oil, medical, or other one-time expenses. To apply for a grant, Read the full article → from Financial help available for Southborough residents in need
On the market (10/08)
New on the market this week is this cute little number at 9 School St. listed for $449,000. The numbers for this week: Number of homes on the market: 73 Lowest asking price: $199,900 Highest asking price: $2,999,900 Full listings Read the full article → from On the market (10/08)
On the market (10/01)
Looking for a 20-bedroom, 2-bath house? (Who isn’t?) Look no further, because Southborough’s got it. The numbers for this week: Number of homes on the market: 71Lowest asking price: $199,900Highest asking price: $2,999,900 Full listings Read the full article → from On the market (10/01)