Why dogs are better than people
By Amy Palumbo-LeClaire
It’s fair to say that I’m a people person. Whether chatting with peeps for an upcoming story, talking football at a neighborhood party, or leading my book club, I genuinely like to interact with people. I appreciate the distinction in every voice, the varied perspectives, and the differences amongst and between us.
More than I like people, I like dogs; and, more specifically, big dogs.... Read More
By Magda Dakin Community Supported Agriculture projects (CSAs) have existed for decades but are now becoming a more popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal produce directly from the farmer. Based on the size of the farm, the farmer offers a certain number of “shares” to the public. The share typically consists of a box or bag of vegetables and produce that is available each week throughout the season.... Read More
By Rod Lee Few people are happier to see the arrival of the season of rebirth in the Blackstone Valley than Bob Conlon and Jeanne Silvia. On a rainy afternoon—the first Wednesday in the month of April—Mr. Conlon and Ms. Silvia talked with the Blackstone Valley Xpress about being brand-new businesses in the historic Stanley Woolen Mill complex on Mendon St. in Uxbridge. Their neighboring ventures in side-by-si... Read More
Plans for the Uxbridge Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 28 have been expanded to include a collection of hard-to-recycle items and distribution of free kitchen scrap compost buckets. The Uxbridge Recycling and Sustainability Committee has announced it will be setting up on Town Common where cleanup registration will be, and will collect specific hard-to-recycle items such as toothpaste tubes, dental floss containers, energy bar wra... Read More
By Janet Stoica Queen’s Nail Salon in Webster, located in the plaza behind Friendly’s, has new owners: Helen Nguyen and her dad bought the place as their first opportunity at shop ownership after working as employees in nail salons in Holden and Northborough. Helen’s brother, Sam, is their spokesperson. Sam’s well-spoken manner and eager-to-please personality come through. “We purchased Queen’s Nails about a month a... Read More
by Janet Stoica Thompson, Conn. – “My name will stay on the store, but I won’t be seeing my great and loyal customers every day,” said Rollie, “that’s the part I’ll miss most of all.” After 20 years of ownership and meeting and greeting hundreds, if not thousands, of regular customers, Roland Fitts, Jr. has decided to take a break. About two weeks ago, Rollie left his variety store at 1213 Thompson Road in Thompson... Read More
By Rod Lee A word of advice that Arvind Basil gives his children is “it doesn’t matter what career path you choose, but do it with sincerity.” Owner of Biz Imprints, a one-stop customized-products store located at 185 W. Main St. in Dudley, Mr. Basil—an infectiously positive and industrious man—has lived that philosophy himself. “Back in India,” he said the afternoon of March 26th, “I was a builder for nineteen years. I de... Read More
By Rod Lee There were no guarantees when Wayne Nadeau opened Golden Greek Restaurant on Thompson Road at Lake St. in Webster in March of 2003. But in taking over a building previously occupied by The Big Apple, a produce market, Mr. Nadeau knew he could draw on the many years of experience in the food business he had accumulated from a young age. “I’ve done everything. Bus boy, waiter, bartender, dishwasher,... Read More
By Janet Stoica Red Sox season is here, and fans should know about the latest wine offerings at Flynn’s Fine Wine & Spirits on Schofield Avenue in Dudley. Flynn’s is featuring David Ortiz’s Big Papi Charity Wine. The reds and whites are reasonably priced, and all profits go to the David Ortiz Children’s Fund, which supports children who do not have access to critical pediatric services they need. Have a special... Read More
Area CSAs promote farmer, consumer synergy
New shops at Stanley Woolen Mill a sign of spring
Uxbridge Clean Up Day, April 28
Douglas Proposition 2 1/2 Override Facts and Voices
Queen’s Nails has new owners
Rollie takes a break – variety store changes hands
Getting down to Bizʽnessʼ on Dudley’s main drag
Golden Greek Restaurant, at 15 years, is a vision fulfilled
Flynn’s for fine wines, spirits, returns and rentals
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