By Max Bowen-max.bowen@northstarreporter.com
Have a favorite local business? Put it on a shirt.
Jay Sapovits, owner of Ink'd in Mansfield, has launched a massive effort called Commun-A-Tee to help his fellow business owners and organizations, nearly all of whom have closed...
By Max Bowen-max.bowen@northstarreporter.com
Among its various departments, the Town of North Attleborough owns over 300 properties, hundreds of acres' worth of land.
In 2021, the town plans an in-depth review of these sites to determine their best use, whether...
By Max Bowen-max.bowen@northstarreporter.com
One of the anchor businesses at the Emerald Square Mall has filed for Chapter 11 as a means of reducing several billions in outstanding debt.
According to a press release, the filing took place on May 15 in...
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It was in 2012 that Samir Patel began his transition from a career in the medical device industry to that of retail liquor.
Eleven years and seven locations later, his business has grown tremendously, and on Nov. 17, he’ll add...
By Max Bowen-max.bowen@northstarreporter.com
The former Mt. Hope Street gas plant will undergo a year-long cleanup to restore the area to its pre-construction condition.
According to information posted to its web site, owner Liberty Utilities—which uses the site as a natural...
Norwood Bank and Foxboro Federal Savings have announced plans to merge in order to create one stronger community bank. The new bank will have a new name and branding which will be developed prior to the completion of the...
By Max Bowen-max.bowen@northstarreporter.com An initiative to support the town's struggling small businesses has received the nod from Town Council.
Big Red Bucks—first proposed last November—was approved unanimously by the Town Council at its Feb. 16 meeting. It's aimed at revitalizing the...
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The current split used for residential and commercial taxes will remain in place next year, along with a break for small business owners.
At its meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20, the Town Council voted unanimously to maintain the split...
NOTE: This week's North Star Reporter shows the event taking place at 6 p.m. That time is incorrect
Stone Ridge Grill and Bar will host a comedy show on Friday, Sept. 24, from 8-10:30 p.m. Michael Petit, Peter Costello, and...
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Abutters opposed to the 193-unit apartment complex at 21 East St. spoke of the need for a detailed study of the project's drainage system, saying it's insufficient for the amount of water it takes in.
The project came before the...
