Widening Route 9 Discussed in Transportation Secretary Visit

MassDOT's secretary and CEO visited Westborough this week to highlight the governor's plan to create jobs and expand economic opportunity.

Press release submitted by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey visited the 495/MetroWest Partnership on Friberg Parkway in Westborough on Jan. 30. Davey was in town to discuss the governor's plan to create jobs and expand economic opportunity throughout Massachusetts.  Davey highlighted the new growth opportunities and quality of life infrastructure improvements in store for the region as part The Way Forward: A 21st-Century Transportation Plan and also discussed strategies to build a 21st century public education system.  “The business community has chosen to anchor itself in this region,” said Davey. “To keep business thriving across the …

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VIDEO: Manufacturing Leading the Economic Recovery

Massachusetts is expected to see 100,000 manufacturing jobs over the next decade, about 10,000 per year said Economist Barry Bluestone at a MetroWest Chamber of Commerce event Thursday.

Massachusetts is expected to see 100,000 manufacturing jobs over the next decade or about 10,000 manufacturing jobs per year said Northeastern University Professor and economist Barry Bluestone at the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce Exec-Connect luncheon Thursday. Speaking before 70 MetroWest business and government leaders at the Sheraton Hotel, Bluestone said manufacturing is the sixth largest employer in the Commonwealth, and nationally is leading the recovery out of this recession. Bluestone oversaw a study on the state of the manufacturing in Massachusetts whch was conducted by the University's Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy. The study showed the Massachusetts has always been at the forefront of manufacturing even when …

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It's Time to Play 'What Would You Put Here?'

It's the imagination game that puts you in control of your town, if only in your dreams.

This second-floor space needs a top tenant. It's in the same building as Commerce Bank, on the rotary. So we ask, if it were completely up to you, "What would you put here?" Tell us in the comments below.

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It's Time to Play 'What Would You Put Here?'

It's the imagination game that puts you in control of your town, if only in your dreams.

The Westborough Shopping Center has Super Stop & Shop, HomeGoods and several other shops. Something is missing, though. Specifically, from the empty storefront next to Spirit Halloween. Progressive Realty is offering the space for lease. So we ask, if it were completely up to you, "What would you put here?" Tell us in the comments below.

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It's Time to Play 'What Would You Put Here?'

It's the imagination game that puts you in control of your town, if only in your dreams.

Visitors to downtown Westborough pass this vacant space. It's next to 10 East Main St., on the rotary. Apex Realty is offering it for lease. So we ask, if it were completely up to you, "What would you put here?" Tell us in the comments below.

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It's Time to Play 'What Would You Put Here?'

It's the imagination game that puts you in control of your town, if only in your dreams.

What should go inside the former Boston Interiors, on Route 9? This 16,000-square-foot showroom is above Tenka Asian Cuisine and Bikram Hot Yoga, according to Eric Brosler of MetroWest Commercial Real Estate, which is offering the space for lease. The space is available for medical/retail use, according to a MetroWest Commercial R.E. flyer. So we ask, if it were completely up to you, "What would you put here?" Tell us in the comments below.

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It's Time to Play 'What Would You Put Here?'

It's the imagination game that puts you in control of your town, if only in your dreams.

How should this storefront vacancy in the Westborough Shopping Center end? The space at 30 Lyman St. housed Kingdom Cuts until it closed on Aug. 18, according to a sign on the window. The building's tenants include such businesses as Definitely Wendy's, Lyn Evans Potpourri Design, Profilio Day Spa and the Vision Center of Westborough, according to Progressive Realty Consultants' website. So we ask, if it were completely up to you, "What would you put here?" Tell us in the comments below.

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It's Time to Play 'What Would You Put Here?'

It's the imagination game that puts you in control of your town, if only in your dreams...

How should this storefront vacancy on Westborough's Route 30 end? The space at 25 West Main St. is between Avidia Bank and Three Gorges III. A sign says the storefront is available through MetroWest Commercial R.E. MetroWest's website says there's 3,850 square feet there, and that's subdividable. The space also offers "48 shared parking spaces - private lot with plenty of free on-street parking. Now built-out as medical - great for hair salon/spa etc," the website says. So we ask, if it were completely up to you, "What would you put here?" Tell us in the comments below.

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Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 1

There is something in the air.

  Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events, reminders and odd little ditties to help you organize your day. What will you be doing today?   1. Allergy sufferers, beware. According to weather.com, tree pollen will be high today in Westborough, and grass pollen will be very high. Expect temperatures to reach the mid 70s. 2. Westboro Tennis & Swim Club, 35 Chauncy St., is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All donors will receive a free Red Sox t-shirt and a coupon good for a free case of Walgreens spring water. Call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit redcrossblood.org for an appointment. Walk-ins welcome. 3. The US Department of Labor will host a …

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Time to Play 'What Would You Put Here?'

It's the imagination game that puts you in control of your town, if only in your dreams...

  Westborough Variety and Deli, located at 10 East Main St., is no longer in business. A sign can be seen in the window offering the vacant storefront for lease. So we ask, if it were completely up to you, "What would you put here?" Tell us in the comments below.   Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Westborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page. If you'd like to receive the Westborough Patch newsletter with our top stories, click here.

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