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NEWS FROM MARLBOROUGH’S CENTRAL DISTRICT SUMMER/FALL 2013 •

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WHAT NEXT FOR DOWNTOWN DISTRICT? Panel of consultants visited city recently, then offered preliminary recommendations

By Jim Ash Publisher

A Technical Assistance Panel from the Urban Land Institute visited Marlborough last month to conduct research and interviews that will ultimately lead to a proposal for Downtown Village improvements. The panel’s study is being funded by a $5,000 MassDevelopment grant thanks to an application submitted by Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). The Land Institute is a research and education association, with nearly 30,000 members worldwide, representing land use and real estate development disciplines. The panel that visited Marlborough is comprised of consul-

tants in the fields of architecture, development, engineering, urban planning and law. The team has been asked to identify changes in regulations that could be used to encourage development, and to propose incentives that will make financing more readily accessible for downtown projects. In addition, the consultants were charged with the task of recommending appropriate land uses for the French Hill and downtown districts and identifying strategies to improve underutilized areas. The panel was also asked to determine if there is adequate parking downtown. MEDC began the process by providing a briefing book to panel members prior to their visit. Upon arriving, the consultants received a tour led by Mayor

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Arthur Vigeant and conducted interviews with stakeholders and city officials. Later the same day, they presented preliminary findings to the City Council’s Urban Affairs Committee. A formal written report is expected in about six weeks. Parking capacity is more than adequate downtown, according to the panel, but regulations are too strict and create a hindrance to development. Currently, the city requires one space per residential unit plus an additional space for every bedroom. The consultants suggested cutting the requirement in half to a maximum of one to oneand-a-half parking spaces per unit. Commercial properties require ten parking spaces per 1,000 square feet, Continued on page B4

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NEW FESTIVAL EMPHASIS Celebration of ethnic cultures planned

By Susan Alatalo Contributing Writer

Visitors and locals alike will experience a trip around the world at the 18th annual Marlborough Heritage Festival on Sunday, October 6th, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The festival will be presented by the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Marlborough Downtown Village. This year, there will be a renewed focus on the city’s multicultural heritage. Main Street will be closed from Florence Street to Route 85 to allow visitors to stroll peacefully downtown while enjoying food, entertainment, a variety of attractions and the annual Chowder and Chili Challenge. The universal languages of food, music and fun will be very much evident in entertainment, cultural displays, vendors and international cuisine. Continued on page B3

Marking the city’s once big industry

By Susan Alatalo Contributing Writer

A trip along Marlborough’s main thoroughfares will take residents and visitors past many outdoor sculptures, each intended to commemorate a particular person, event or era of significance in local history. Among the newest of these city landmarks is the bronze Shoeworker’s Monument at the intersection of Route 20 and Route 85 in downtown Marlborough. Two life sized figures, a shoemaker’s bench, a curved brick wall and lovely plantings comprise what is known as Centennial Park, a place dedicated to the legacy of Marlborough’s shoeworkers. Marlborough’s centennial celebration in 1990, marking one-hundred years since the town became a city, featured a parade, a proclamation, a visit by the mayor of Marlborough, England, vending of centennial souvenirs, and the sale of engraved bricks to decorate the area encircling the two shoeworker statues. Almost all of the names on the bricks are of families whose members worked in the numerous shoe factoContinued on page B10

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The Vin Bin held its biggest event of the year last month, the ninth asnnual Wine and Cheese Fest. Shown in picture (l-r), Sophie Luke-Hall and Devon Smith were serving up fine cheese. See page 15 for more details.

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Activities will get underway with the Main Street Mile road race commencing at 9:45 AM from the corner of Broad and Lincoln Streets in French Hill, with a finish in front of City Hall that marks the official start of the festival. Many families with young children participate in this race that features an easy downhill run along West Main Street into the downtown district. Race registration begins at 8:00 AM at the Prospector East Saloon, 520 Lincoln Street. The event will also offer visitors an opportunity to learn about non-profit organizations, cultural groups and area businesses, while sampling food and enjoying entertainment by local talent. Also featured will be historical photographs and cultural artifacts, children’s activities, and a variety of vendor booths. This is not the first time a community-wide event has celebrated cultural diversity in Marlborough. As part of its centennial celebration in 1990, Marlborough lined up continuous multicultural entertainment at its “Celebrating Our Diversity Day” held at Marlborough High School. At that event, native costumes,

ethnic food, educational displays, flags, artifacts and music represented the cultures of Acadia, Africa, Armenia, Brazil, China, England, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, the Middle East, Native America, Portugal, Thailand, and Vietnam. The region’s earliest heritage, the Native American, was represented by the sachem of the Nipmuc Indian Council from the Hassanamissitt Reservation in Grafton. To kick off the 1990 centennial, a peace pipe ceremony was conducted by the late Walter Vickers, Chief Natachaman, and Peter Silva, who is half Nipmuc. Like then, another peace pipe ceremony is planned for the 2013 Marlborough Heritage Festival. Leading the area’s Native American group will be Roland Jerome, a well-known participant in Marlborough’s annual Labor Day Parade. In recognition of the earliest settlement in this area, a teepee will be erected in front of City Hall for the festival. Another element of the city’s heritage that will be represented at the festival is the old “Navy Yard,” a section of the city that encompassed Florence, Howe, Neil, Lambert, Bridge, Brook, John and Valley Streets. The term, “Navy Yard,” may seem odd to describe a section of the

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The upcoming Heritage Festival is one of several big events on the Downtown Village calendar. Shown above, Sammy and Louie Nelson with mom, Stephanie, at the labor day parade last month.

downtown district, considering the tiny brooks located in this area could not possibly support much more than a toy boat. Former resident Peter Panagore explains that the old name was derived from the mix of cultural groups like the ones that landed off boats at Ellis Island.

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The Chowder and Chili Challenge has long been a major attraction at the Heritage Festival.

While other sections of the city were predominantly made up of single ethnic groups like the Italians in the “Swamp” (South and Beach Streets), the French on French Hill (Broad and Lincoln Streets) and the Irish in certain other neighborhoods, residents of the Navy Yard were composed of a diverse mix of Greek, Polish, Italian, French, Irish, Armenian, and Russian. They were all in the same boat. Marlborough has long been a place where different ethnic groups lived, worked and played. French Hill Diversity Day featured young Portuguese dancers, Afro-American dishes such as collard greens, plus food and drink by a Marlborough-based Finnish caterer. The still-popular Grecian Festival is situated between French Hill and downtown Main Street. About a dozen local restaurants and caterers will compete for votes in the Chowder and Chili Challenge, held rain or shine in the municipal parking lot next to the Vin Bin, 91 Main Street. Judges taste first at 12:00 noon. Then, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, the public can sample an array of closely-guarded recipes before casting votes for their favorites. The price is $3 per person. Admission to the rest of the festival if free. The Railroad House Band will play bluegrass nearby.

Other festival attractions will include martial arts demonstrations, face painting, balloon animals, kosher hot dogs, crafts and a story hour on City Hall‘s front steps will be included in the fun for the entire family. The wheelchair-accessible Festival celebrates the City’s rich heritage and cultural traditions, no matter what the age. There is ample parking nearby in two garages off Granger Boulevard, in various municipal parking lots, as well as on streets as marked. For information call the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce at 508485-7746, send an email to [email protected], or visit www.marlboroughheritagefestival.com. The Heritage Festival is actually one of several big events on the annual Downtown Village calendar. Other major Main Street attractions include the Main Street Car Show and Taste of Marlborough, held in June; the Labor Day parade and Vin Bin’s Wine and Cheese Fest held each year in September; and Home for the Holidays in December. A new event, the Village Art Festival was added to the September calendar for the first time this year. Ideas for one or two other big downtown events are currently in the discussion phase.

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The consensus of stakeholders and city officials who were recently interviewed by a panel of consultants is that the downtown district rates about “five” on a scale of one to ten.

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according to city regulations, but the panel said two-and-a-half to three spaces per thousand was more appropriate. In terms of potential zoning improvements, the team advised Marlborough officials to build certainty into the permitting process, a strategy that has fueled development in other cities. This essentially requires the city to adopt a finite list of standards that must be met by any developer seeking approval of a construction project. If the conditions are met, the permit is approved automatically, thus giving developers the certainty of knowing, in advance, what must be done to move a project forward. By contrast, the current practice allows the City Council and certain city officials an opportunity to add in new conditions and/or impose arbitrary mitigation charges during the review process.

This potential for unexpected delays and costs serves as a serious deterrent to development. In fact, there appears to be a disconnect between the city and business community on this subject. Based on years of interviews conducted by the Journal it seems evident that Marlborough officials largely view the city as being business-friendly, while many business owners believe the city is not. The city could potentially bridge this divide if permitting certainty becomes a reality. In addition to streamlining the permitting process, the panel suggested downtown zoning be changed to allow building height up to seventy feet and zero lot line (so that structures could be built close to the street). As an example, while the consultants acknowledged the positive impact on the district of the new Marlborough Savings Bank headquarters, they said it would have been better for the district, as a whole, to locate the building right up to the street and position parking behind the building.

In terms of possible new uses for underutilized sites, the consultants suggested a theater or recreational facility at the old Armory site on Lincoln Street and a hotel in place of the post office on Florence Street. The post office occupies space that is considered prime downtown real estate. The goal is to keep the post office retail operation downtown but move the trucks and distribution facility elsewhere. Another suggestion involved the Assabet River Rail Trail that currently begins/ends on Lincoln Street. Since it is a popular attraction for bikers and walkers, it was suggested that the path be extended to Main Street, thereby bringing more people into the district. Subsequent branding of downtown could then prominently mention Main Street as the start of the trail. The panel also looked at street configuration and traffic signs and signals with an eye towards generating more traffic along Main Street. It was proposed that the Continued on page B6

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Alterations shop opens downtown

The newest business to locate in Downtown Village is Golden Thread Alterations, located at 229 Main Street, across from the Marlborough Senior Center. Proprietor Sham Naoum of Worcester is holding a grand opening and extends an invitation to all to stop in. Services include alterations for men, women, and children's clothing, making garments from patterns, and altering or making home furnishings including curtains and all types of bedding. Naoum was born in Syria and learned to sew at a young age, a skill she and her sisters learned from her mother and aunts, which was a family tradition. She attended college, became an electronic engineer and moved to the United States six years ago with her husband and daughter. Although she is currently attending classes at Quinsig-

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Meet the Artists - Main Street Cafe owners Randy and Mary Scott held a “Meet the Artists” open house last Sunday. Artists whose works have been featured on the cafe walls, along with those who participated in the recent Village Art Festival, were on hand to share their works and discuss their craft. Now on display at the restaurant is a photo exhibit titled, “New England Diners,” featuring images collected by and photographed by Eddie Roache. Shown in picture (l-r) are Verna Friedman, Jorie Anderson, Doreen Howes, Mary Waton Avery, Richard Jones, Nancy Opp, Susan Alatalo, Heidi Montanari, Frank Bennett, Lucille Palmer, Joe Don Richardson, Mary Scott.

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right turn that bypasses the traffic light for eastbound motorists heading from West Main Street onto Granger Boulevard be eliminated. This would require all cars to pull up to the signal where, potentially, more motorists might decide to go straight. At the other side of downtown, Councilor Don Landers suggested the “no right turn on red” restriction be eliminated at the East Main Street intersection as an incentive for drivers to use Main Street instead of Granger Boulevard. The consultants also said they felt four lanes of traffic flow was unnecessary on Granger Boulevard. They proposed the road be altered to allow for a bike lane and on-street parking. In terms of short-term improvements, the panel suggested new wayfinding signs and an outdoor mural program, ideas that have been proposed previously but scuttled by Marlborough officials. A plan for new wayfinding signs was adopted by the Downtown Village Committee a few years ago but the city never delivered on its promise to construct and install them. With regard to murals, Olde Marlborough, Inc. first advanced a proposal back in 2006 during a time when funding through cultural arts grants was readily available. However, then Mayor Nancy Stevens and the City Council stood as roadbloacks and were unwilling to accommodate the idea. The plan languished in City Hall for more than three years with no serious review by the council. Eventually, City Solicitor Donald Rider ruled that murals were non-conforming to the city’s sign ordinance. The proposal subsequently died in committee with no action ever taken by the council. Among the more than dozen people interviewed by the panel during its visit to

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the city were Vin Bin owner Rick Lombardi; Main Street Café owner Randy Scott; Bob Kane, creator of the Taste of Marlborough and Executive Director of Olde Marlborough; MEDC Chairman Arthur Bergeron; Emily Greenwood, President of EKG Networking; Eric Asman, President of the French Hill Neighborhood Association and Senior Loan Officer at Fairway Independent Mortgage; City Councilors Trish Pope, Joe Delano and Don Landers; Susanne Morreale-Leeber, President of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce; Bill Sullivan, Vice President, Avison Young; Walter Bonin, Chairman of the City Licensing Board; and Priscilla Ryder, City of Marlborough Conservation Officer. These stakeholders were asked to rate Marlborough’s downtown on a scale of one to ten. The consensus response was about a five. “People don’t hate (downtown) and people don’t love it,” concluded consultant Andrew Sutton, a land use attorney. Sutton added, “It takes ambition and it takes time,” to move the rating from five to ten. After the panel’s presentation to the Urban Affairs Committee, Council President Trish Pope commented, “There has been so much talk about downtown lately. It’s one of those things we simply don’t know how to tackle. The biggest obstacle that I see from what you (the consultants) said to us is how do we approach the post office and get them to move, because we are all in agreement, that’s not a post office, that’s a trucking center in the middle of downtown.” For the most part, the preliminary findings of the panel mirrored suggestions and recommendations that have been made in the past – ideas put on the table that, for varying reasons, were not backed by action or funding. Will city officials and downtown stakeholders remain content with a downtown that rates five on the one-to-ten scale or will they have the ambition needed to move the rating higher? Stay tuned.

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A Sullivan family picture from the 1960s (l-r), in front, John, Jo Ann, Richard, Audrey, Jean, Rick, and in back, Michael, Marjorie and Guy.

LONGTIME POPULAR GATHERING PLACE Sully’s Pub has been a downtown fixture for nearly three decades

By Joan Simoneau Contributing Writer

For more than three decades, Sully’s First Edition Restaurant and Pub on Florence Street has been a Downtown Village fixture, a gathering place for food and drink. Opened in 1979 by Richard “Dick” Sullivan Sr., the popular establishment continues to operate as a family business, now under the watchful eye of Richard, Jr., known to all as “Rick.” The senior Sullivan first made his mark in city life in political office, serving as the Ward Three city council from 1963 to 1971. Rick and his brother, Michael, helped their dad when they were younger, and in 1990, they became partners with their father. Popular items on the Sully’s menu include burgers and fish’n chips, along with seafood dishes

that are fried, broiled or sauteed. Other favorites are deli and club sandwiches, clam chowder, home-made soups, chili, prime rib and steaks. The pub is well known for its big celebrations of Saint Patrick’s every year. Traditional Irish favorites are served and the restaurant is often overflowing. The Sullivan family has also made its mark with a golfing event that is known to be the longest running golf tournament in the city. With the eventaul passing of Dick and Michael, the family continued the competition and named it the Richard F. and Michael P. Sullivan Memorial Golf Tournament. Proceeds support Special Olympics, local scholarships, and people in need who may be facing difficult times. Jean (Sullivan) Chrisafedeis, Rick’s sister who helps out part-time at Sully’s

Pub, is an administrator of proceeds of the tournament. Among those receiving financial help was an employee who missed six weeks of work as her husband suffered a long illness before passing. More recently, Rick heard from a former high school classmate who was terminally ill and, when he passed on, golf tournament funds were given to his daughter to help with her college education. “Giving to people who need help makes everyone feel good,” said Jean. Among the 144 Sullivan family members and friends participating in this year’s tournament held August 5th were Rick, Jean, Chris Chrisafedeis, Guy Sullivan, Al Risotti, Audrey Sullivan, Christine Sullivan, Margie (Sullivan) Risotti, Alaina Risotti, Lisa Butler, Ashley Sullivan, Tracy (Giroux) Harpin, and Heather Roach.

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It’s become a family affair at the popular Sperry’s Liquors stores in Marlborough, Hudson and Southborough. Owner Tony Speranzella has been aided by trusted manager, Brian Libby, for more than two decades and, now, their children are involved in the business. Three of Tony’s sons have worked part time when needed in one of the four Sperry’s locations. Brett, a student at Clemson University; Nick, a senior at Algonquin High School; and Mike, a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University have all served under their father. “They have been helping since they were in high school and they

fill in at the stores when the hours work out in their busy schedules,” said the senior Speranzella. Daughter, Lauren, also a student at Algonquin High School, stops in occasionally to see how things are run and is the next in line to help. Kortney Libby, who has a fulltime position at Staples, got acquainted with the business world by working for Brian through the years. Dallas Libby, a junior at Marlborough High School, helps out on a regular basis. “He seems to enjoy interacting with customers and vendors,” said Brian. The “All in the Family” approach started when Speranzella worked with his father at a liquor establishment in Maynard in the late 1970’s. He

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ries of Marlborough. Even the sculptor, David Kapetanopoulos, was employed for a brief time in one of the factories, as were his parents and grandparents. The small sculpture park is situated within sight of two spots that are significant in local shoe manufacturing history, even if the view today may not seem so. The original, twenty by thirty-feet shoe shop, established in 1836, was begun by a young Samuel Boyd at nearby 85 Maple Street. Also close by is the former site of one of the largest shoe factories in the United States, the five-story Boyd and Corey Shoe Factory “Big Shop” which covered one and a half acres at the corner of Main Street and Route 85. Nearby, but not necessarily clustered all in one spot, were the factories of the Corbins, Curtises, Fryes, Howes, Hutchins, Morses,

O’Connells and Rices. There was Temple Shoe, Diamond Shoe, Bennett Shoe Company, Marlborough Shoe Company, Mutual Shoe, Commonwealth Shoe and Ashby-Crawford Company, and as recently as 1971, the Rockport Company was started in Marlborough. In 1888, Frye Shoe was the first factory in the city to use electric power. Inside the Rice and Hutchins Shoe Factory, which was built in 1871, electric power was generated for the Marlborough Street Railway, the second electric street railway in the nation. As early as colonial times, Marlborough was split by two churches on opposite sides of town. When the shoe industry began to thrive, the mile or so between the East and West Villages filled in with stores, industries and dwellings. Two railroad stations later helped to merge and unite the separate districts. At one point in time, Marlborough was considered the second largest manufacturer of

shoes in the world. Other shoe towns were Brockton, Haverhill, North Brookfield and Lynn, known for its ladies shoes. In the mid 1830’s the New England shoe industry and textile manufacturing were second only to farming in production. In 1837, almost three million pairs of men’s boots and shoes were made in central Massachusetts, mostly in Marlborough. During Michael P. Hogan’s tenure as mayor, Panagore Associates was the local architectural firm which oversaw the creation of Centennial Park and the Shoeworkers Monument. The large role women played in the shoe industry is recognized in the sculptor’s choice to include both sexes in his work. Centennial Park is just one of many special spots in the city which pays tribute to a heritage belonging to hundreds of proud area families whose participation in the Industrial Revolution helped give Marlborough its unique place in history.

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Old Marlborough downtown

Shown in top picture is the Boyd and Corey Shoe factory, once the largest shoe factory in the country. Owner Samuel Boyd is known as the Father of Marlborough and has been credited for revolutionizing the shoe industry between 1834 and 1890. This building was located on the south side of Main Street, near the current Route 85 intersection, and later became Rice and Hutchins. In 1909, a combined fire/police station and courthouse was built on the area surrounded by the picket fence. That site is now home to Vin Bin, while the former factory site is now a parking lot. The lower picture offers a view looking east on Main Street from around 19111915. Evident in the picture are tracks and overhead lines for the trolley system that was built and owned by Boyd. It was the second electronic railway in the nation. Many of the buildings shown in this picture are now gone. Perhaps most notable is the Masonic Building, formerly Fairmount Hall, that was built in 1871 at the corner of Main and Newton Streets. The building was destroyed by fire in 1975 and a new smaller, brick Masonic Hall was built on the same spot. View these and other classic shots of historic Marlborough at the Historical Society’s website, historicmarlborough.org.

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CTC Gold Refinery

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Sergey Yeghiyan - owner Established in 2011

Business history - The CTC Gold team recently expanded its chain of jewelry stores, which are located throughout the Boston area, to Marlborough, offering the best prices in the industry for gold, silver, and platinum. As a subsidiary of Boston's premiere, family-owned gold buying company, they host Premiere Gold Parties across the country. Some of the world's most talented goldsmiths and jewelry designers have come together as part of the CTC Gold team.

Business description - The Gold Refinery is a full service jewelry store offering fine jewelry, watches, gold coins, and custom jewelry in addition to providing watch battery replacement, jewelry cleaning and jewelry engraving. CTC offers free appraisals for broken or outdated jewelry and gold coins and promises the best prices for these items. Owner Sergey Yeghiyan says his staff is dedicated to providing courteous and reliable service to their customers and takes great pride in offering one of the finer pleasures in life - the joy of providing a custom designed, handcrafted piece of jewelry

Aura Gauthier

19b Maple street Marlborough, Ma 01752 508-259-7420

realtor/notary public Since 1991

Background - Aura Gauthier has serviced the Metrowest area as a real estate consultant for over twenty years. She specializes in residential real estate and has been a consistent multi-million dollar producer. She is also actively involved in community events and charities, including the Evening of Giving for the local homeless shelter. She is on the staff of ERA Key Realty Services, Marlborough. Business description - Gauthier feels her wealth of experience and her commitment to honesty and reliability have been keys to her success. “I always strive to provide the highest level of service,” she said For those considering selling their home, she offers a complimentary comparative market analysis that will give correct information as to the home’s current market value. Prospective homebuyers will enjoy the latest technology tools to search for their new homes at www.auragauthier.com. “My web site is filled with ways that make it easy to contact me for one-on-one expert help and advice,” she said. “Contact me with confidence."

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Joseph L. Hart, Jr. - founder Established in 1969

Background - In the late 1960s, Joseph L. Hart, Jr. was hired by Sam Kunen who operated a law office over Roc's Barber Shop. He eventually established his own practice in a nearby Main Street building that he purchased and was joined by his three children.

Business description - Hart Law Office is a family practice established by Joseph L. Hart, Jr., who was later joined by his sons, Patrick M. and Kevin R., and daughter, Maryjo A. Hart. Joseph is a retired judge who worked for ten years in the Worcester Probate Court and now offers mediation and arbitration services. Patrick specializes in divorce, while Maryjo handles divorce and estate planning, and Kevin’s practice focuses on real estate transactions, estates, and personal injury.

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Not your ordinary consignment shop

By Joan Simoneau Contributing Writer

Mary Giorgi has been a hair stylist in the Newton area for many years and although she enjoys the profession, she has always dreamed of owning a consignment shop. The dream came true when she opened Giorgi's Boutique at 266 Main Street in downtown Marlborough. “It was born out of my passion for consignment shopping,” she said. “To find an article of clothing or an accessory that is not typical of what may be found in the mall and at a discounted price is a rewarding experience to all women.” Giorgi believes that one thing that makes her shop unique is the inventory of brand new consigned merchandise with the original tags. Among her more popular offerings are in-home closet organizing and an on-site seamstress. The most common misconception people have about her business, or the industry in general, is that her shop is similar to a thrift shop or Salvation Army store.

“Digging through piles of clothing may be fun for some, but at Giorgi's, we cater to a more discriminating shopper,” she said. “We only accept clean items that are in pristine condition. The majority of our footwear is brand new or worn just once as is most of the clothing that we accept.” Giorgi's has an automatic discount system - the longer the merchandise stays in the store the lower the prices goes. “While some take the chance to wait for the price to go down, many decide to purchase immediately rather than take the chance that it won't be available when they return,” Giorgi said. “We offer a take back or a donate option to our consignors at the end of their consignment period. For those who wish to donate their unsold merchandise or merchandise that has been unclaimed we give it to the Straight Ahead Program in Worcester.” “Consigning merchandise is a wonderful way to shop guilt free,” commented Giorgi. “Cleaning out your closet and making a profit or using your earnings towards new

Shown in picture, Mary Giorgi, with customer and next door business neighbor, Rosemary Losso.

items is a wonderful way to shop.” An appointment is necessary to consign. There is a 25-piece maximum and merchandise must be within a two-year style range with the exception of vintage items.

“While we cater to everyone's style and budget,” said Giorgi, “We specialize in top brand merchandise such as Coach, Vince, Armani, Tahari, Eileen Fisher and others.” The store's most popular

service is “Diva Night,” held once a month with refreshments, marked down prices, a chair massage and raffle prizes. Groups of women attend with friends or coworkers for a fun night out.

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Main Street Café

182 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 508-485-7664

Randy and Mary Scott - owners Established in 1960s

Background - Main Street Café has been a family owned and operated business since the mid-1960s when William “Bumpy” Butler bought a 20-seat diner in what is now RK Plaza. During the 1970s, he moved the restaurant to Main Street. Butler sold the restaurant in 1984 to his daughter and son-in-law Jan and Randy Scott. Three years later they relocated the restaurant to its current location at 182 Main Street. Today, the restaurant is owned by Randy Scott and his second wife, Mary. Together they have remodeled the restaurant twice and added a full liquor license.

Business description - Main Street Café serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week. The menu includes classics like bacon and eggs, meatloaf and fresh roasted turkey dinner along with other favorites like barbeque ribs, sandwich wraps, and gourmet omelets. The menu also includes a variety of health conscious selections and children’s items.

Main Street Journal/msjnews.com 186 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 508-460-1166

Jim Ash - President Established in 1997

Background - Established in 1997 by a small, grassroots group of local investors, the Main Street Journal is Marlborough's only homegrown newspaper, with distribution to more Marlborough subscribers than any other publication. msjnews.com is the online partner to the Journal. The web site was introduced in September of 2009, with updates posted weekly, and expanded to daily news in September of 2010.

Business description - msjnews.com offers comprehensive Marlborough daily news. There is local content from experienced reporters and columnists who have been covering news in Marlborough for many years, along with a complete police log and many other local features. Additionally, there are links to all things Marlborough - dining options, elected officials, attractions and recreation options, church listings, civic groups and charitable organizations, local blogs and more.

McCarthy, Hargrave and Co. 207 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 508-481-2211

Daniel McCarthy and Alfred Hargrave, partners Established in 1976

Business history - McCarthy, Hargrave and Co. was established in 1976 by Daniel F. McCarthy, CPA and Alfred T. Hargrave, CPA. Both partners have over forty years experience including time working for national accounting firms. The firm has offices in downtown Marlborough and downtown Worcester. In addition to the two partners, McCarthy, Hargrave has four experienced certified public accountants on staff including Tracy A. Perron, CPA, MST and Jon Furey, CPA who work in the Marlborough Downtown Village location.

Business description - McCarthy, Hargrave and Co. is a full service public accounting firm. Available accounting services include audits, reviews, compilations, Peer Reviews for CPA firms and bookkeeping services. The firm’s tax services include preparation of individual, corporate, partnership, trust, gift, payroll tax returns and tax planning.

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It gets better every year!

Brewmasters, cheesemakers, and winery representatives descended upon Downtown Village recently for the ninth annual Wine and Cheese Fest at the Vin Bin. The inside of the landmark, Olde Fire Station at 91 Main Street was packed all afternoon long for what has become one of the biggest events on the Downtown Village calendar. Savory foods and artisan spirits, specialty cheeses and foods and various craft beers were among the offerings. The tasting featured more than ninety wines from around the world, and artisan cheeses, including Robinson Farm of Hardwick. Chef Mike Lombardi showcased his specialties and store favorites. Shown in pictures, top inset, Andrew Crookes shares a wine sample, and lower inset, Hehina Kessaris and Kathryn Duplessis were enjoying the festive event.

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Mega Watt Car Stereo and Security 87 Granger boulevard Marlborough, Ma 01752 508-229-2233

Established in 1993

Background - Rick Pare grew up in Marlborough and graduated from the welding department at Assabet Tech. He started working as a welder at Bob’s Welding and continued in that field for many years. Additionally, he took up car stereo installation as a hobby at the age of 19. He eventually turned that hobby into a career, opening Mega Watt in his parents’ basement when he was 23, then moving to Granger Boulevard in 1997.

Metrowest Printing

160 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 508-481-6699

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a financial review is a great opportunity to sit face to face with an edward Jones financial advisor and develop strategies to help keep your finances in line with your short- and long-term goals. To find out how to get your financial goals on track, call or visit today.

Steve Hitner - President/General Manager Established in 2005

Background - Originally from Long Island, New York, Steve Hitner was a high school teacher and salesman for Snap-On Tools before joining the former Sir Speedy Printing franchise at 160 Main Street in Marlborough. In 2005, the franchise ended and Hitner started Metrowest Printing at the same location.

Business description - The state-of-the-art facility offers multiple methods to meet the growing need for digital printing along with large format printing for indoor/outdoor banners, on-demand book printing, binding/finishing and mailings. Customers can place an order 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week by using the Online Order System. “You no longer need to send diskettes, CD’s, faxes, etc.,” said Hitner. “You can send a file or order from any computer with an internet connection.” Metrowest Printing also offers large volume CD and DVD replication.

Sanchez & Santiago, CPAs

186 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 508-485-2860

Carol Sanchez and Maria I. Santiago - founders Established in 2004

Background - Carol Sanchez has over 30 years of managerial and executive experience in audit, accounting, internal audit, international operations, merchandising and consulting with many multinational organizations. She is a recipient of numerous awards including Boston Business Journal’s “20 on the Move.” Maria I. Santiago has focused her career in the Tax Preparation and Planning area. She worked for Grant Thornton and Co., in the Tax Department of KPMG, American Express Tax and Business Services, and Aubrey, Dixon, Riley and Turgeon.

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Rick Pare - Owner

Business description - “Basically, we specialize in anything that makes your car, truck, boat or RV more fun,” said Pare. Mega Watt offers sales and installation of stereo and security systems, bluetooth, remote starters, navigation, in-car video, satellite radio and iPod, plus window tinting and custom rims and tires.

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Business description - Sanchez and Santiago is an accounting business and CPA firm offering tax and accounting services to small businesses and individuals. “While our firm handles traditional accounting services like bookkeeping and tax planning and preparation, we also offer other business consulting services for small companies to relieve owners of administrative and financial aspects of the business so they can focus on growing their business,” explained Carol Sanchez.

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New event for downtown

Despite reoccurring rains, the first Village Art Festival transformed Marlborough’s Downtown Village Cultural District into a short-lived artists-in-residency last month with various art-making activities, including banner painting, sidewalk pastels and face painting. Weatherized artists, musicians and art students worked “en plein air” throughout the city’s center while visitors and community members strolled around to peek at the progress of paintings, illustrations, sidewalk pastels, portraits and, for the next day’s Marlborough Labor Day Parade, a banner. Protected by tents, hatchbacks, umbrellas, awnings or a sympathetic shop owner, artists persisted under the rain in order to present a piece of work at the aptly-named Wet Paint Exhibit/Artists Critique at the end of the day, Downpours of rain all but erased five sidewalk panels painted in pastels by seven crouching artists. A double portrait of children went with its buyer immediately upon completion. Live music serenaded Main Street from two sites undercover. Face painting, walking maps, snacks, and an information table were included in the imaginative celebration conceived of and organized by Susan Alatalo, a local artist/educator. Sponsored by Marlborough Downtown Village, the premiere event received support from area artists and business people, Marlborough Economic Development Corporation, MetroWest Visitors Bureau and Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce. Shown in pictures, top, Lucille Palmer works on her painting, while, below, Heidi Montanari is shown admiring Kathleen Bryce's painting of downtown.

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Sully’s First Edition Restaurant & Pub 11-b Florence street Marlborough, Ma 01752 508-485-6754

Richard F. Sullivan - Owner Established in 1979

Background … The present owner’s father, Dick Sullivan Sr., opened the business in 1979. Dick Jr. helped his Dad washing dishes when he was a freshman at Marlborough High School and his brother, Michael, started bartending. In 1985 Dick Jr. became a bartender and in 1990 he and Michael became partners with their father.

Business description … Sully’s is famous for their burgers and fish’n chips, along with seafood dishes that are fried, broiled or sauteed. Other favorites are deli and club sandwiches, clam chowder, home-made soups, chili, prime rib and steaks. All meals are made from scratch. In the very near future, a Budweiser Trivia Night will be held with prizes from Budweiser. New attractions include a late night menu and live entertainment Thursday-Saturday nights. Keno and lottery tickets are always available at Sully’s.

Villari’s Self Defense Center 194 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 508-481-4909

Michele Herard - owner Established in 1980s

Business description - Villari’s offers a variety of Martial Arts programs for young and old. According to owner Michele Herard, “Not only do we provide every person with the knowledge of self-defense but they walk away with the self confidence in themselves that we believe is even more rewarding.”

Background - Villari’s Martial Arts of Marlborough has been serving area youth and families for over 25 years. Chief Instructor Michele Herard has been involved with the studio almost from the start, beginning as a white belt and becoming a chief instructor and owner about ten years ago, running it as a family business.

Vin Bin

91 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 508-480-9463

Rick and Julie Lombardi - owners Established in 2004

Business description - A locally owned and operated fine wine and cheese shop with a lunchtime cafe. The store specializes in premium wines, craft beers, domestic and imported farmstead cheeses and specialty foods. The Vin Bin provides a fun and rewarding shopping experience while providing exceptional products at a fair value in a neighborhood setting. The store has earned a reputation as the place to go for hard to find, or unique wines and cheeses.

Background - The Vin Bin was created in 2004 by Rick and Julie Papas Lombardi. After years of personal interest in wine and cheese, they created the shop to bring a new experience to the residents of Marlborough, Hudson, Southborough and surrounding towns. The store has earned a “Small Business of the Year” award and several Readers Choice Awards. In 2011, Vin Bin obtained a full liquor license and relocated to new, larger quarters at the Olde Fire Station in Downtown Village. Last year, the Lombardi’s added a lunchtime cafe and, this year, they opened a second location in Hopkinton.

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Business Profile

Alise Karle

Chad Yesue

Assistant Branch Manager

Business description … At Marlborough Savings Bank (www.agreatbank.com), we pride ourselves on being a local, community bank with a focus on exceptional customer experiences through personal attention, access to decision makers and the latest in financial solutions for outstanding value. We have two locations in Marlborough with additional branches in Northborough, Southborough, Westborough and Sudbury Farms Market (open seven days a week).

Personal background … I was born and raised in Oxford, MA and started working when I was at a dairy farm in Sutton at age fourteen. On my first day, I remember picking rocks out of the field in 90-degree weather. When I told my mom I wanted to quit, she said, “Absolutely not - this will build character!” I worked there the next nine years. I graduated from Worcester State University and bought my first home at age 25, all because my parents encouraged me to get an education that I could afford.

How did you get started? … Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would end up in banking. I was an English major straight out of college and landed my first job at a local Chamber of Commerce. At all our events, the bankers looked like they were having the most fun. They were welldressed, well-known, and the most intellectual group of people I ever met. At that time, I obviously was very impressionable because I thought ‘hey, why not give banking a try?’ I don’t know why, it just looked like such a glamorous job. Five years later,

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Owner

Marlborough Savings Bank

Joy-Den Jewelers

71 Post Road East

209 Main Street

Marlborough

Marlborough

I’ve built my career, mentored by fabulous people who have helped me learn the ins and outs of the industry. Maybe banking isn’t as glamorous as I once thought it was, but I’m definitely having fun.

What makes your business unique or outstanding? … Banking is so competitive. If you think about it, there are more banks in Marlborough than there are gas stations and grocery stores. We at Marlborough Savings Bank are unique because we have all the products and services of a large institution, but a community bank attitude. I’ve worked at different banks and I’ve banked with different banks. Trust me when I say, we really are a great bank.

What is your specialty? … My favorite thing about my job is coaching and mentoring others. I started in banking with no experience and all because one person believed I was worth teaching, I was able to grow and receive successive promotions. I try to pass this on to those I work with. There is nothing more gratifying than when an employee I have mentored or trained receives a promotion or is acknowledged for their achievements.

The most valuable lesson I have learned … Take a chance. I’m so grateful for each and every job opportunity I’ve been given – even the small ones. My career would be so different if I had said ‘no’ or ‘let me think about it.’ If someone is willing to take a chance on you and your abilities, take a chance on what they’re offering and go for it. The possibilities are endless.

Business description … Joy-Den opened as a small store in 1986 and has grown to become a high end retail jewelry store specializing in fine jewelry and on site jewelry repair. In addition to me, we have a skilled staff who have extensive experience in the industry, including former Joy-Den owner Joyce Marino (28 years), Christine Cuthbert (28 years), Bonnie Sannacandro (22 years) and Mike Sannacandro (19 years).

Background … Since I was a young child I have always had a passion for jewelry. Growing up in my family’s business, next to Joy-Den Jewelers, I spent a great deal of time watching Joyce’s business grow and knew I wanted to be part of it. After graduating Hudson High, I attended North Bennet Street School and earned a degree in jewelry making, repairs and gemstones. I started working as an apprentice at the age of 14 and became manager after graduating college. A major development for me came when I had the opportunity to purchase the business a little over six years ago.

I learned the most about running a business … from former owner Joyce Marino and my parents who have run a successful business for over forty years.

What makes your business unique or outstanding? … The ability to have a customer bring in a sentimental piece of jewelry to be repaired or re-designed without the worry of their heirloom piece leaving our sight. With the original staff of employees, we have maintained a very trustworthy,

friendly and honest atmosphere and our five jewelers are all well equipped to satisfy the needs of our customers.

A major turning point ... came when I expanded our inventory to carry more exclusive, harder to find and one-of-a-kind pieces. This has attracted new clients and special orders including engagement rings for professional hockey players getting married.

Most people would be surprised to know … That a downtown, individually owned jewelry store offers such a wide variety of cutting edge designs and one-of-a kind pieces. Our customers range from longtime Marlborough residents to our expanding clientele of professional hockey players.

What is your most popular product or service … There is not any one particular product. Our inventory is constantly growing and changing to keep up with the latest styles, yet we also maintain a great supply of timeless pieces. As for services, customers really appreciate our ability to repair jewelry on site. It could be as simple as fixing broken rosary beads at no charge to setting a $100,000 diamond.

What is your specialty …We offer personalized attention and care of everyone that comes into the store.

The best advice I ever got was … To put out an excellent product at a fair and honest price and have the customer leave with a smile on his/her face.

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VILLAGE Classified Directory

ACCOUNTING

JMaX small business solutions 186 Main street suite 23 Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-3118 Mcallister and associates 45 Maple street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-4238

Mccarthy, hargrave and co. 207 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 481-2211 sanchez and santiago 186 Main street suite one Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-2860

Vigeant, arthur 186 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-6369

AUTO BODY

central auto rebuilders 53 central street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-8377

AUTO PARTS

c.a.p. Discount auto parts 31 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 481-2010

AUTO STEREO/SECURITY

Mega Watt 87 Granger boulevard Marlborough, Ma 01752 229-2233

BANKS

Marlborough savings bank 81 Granger boulevard Marlborough, Ma 01752 481-3000

sovereign/santander bank 181 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-2898

CHIROPRACTIC

advanced Wellness 277 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 281-6130

barone chiropractic 100 Granger boulevard Marlborough, Ma 01752 481-1855

CLOCK/WATCH REPAIR

Dance Studio

ENGRAVING

Larry the Watch Doctor 34 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 405-5777

sue's Dance studio 31 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-3518

engraveables 190 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-6630

Giorgi’s boutique 266 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-2660

DMD Dental 19e Maple street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-7000

edward Jones investing 19D Maple street Marlborough, Ma 01752 624-7503

CLOTHING

COMMUNICATIONS

brazusa communications 223b Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 624-6411

boost Mobile 147 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 303-0835

COMPUTER SERVICES

alpha Net solutions 255 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 797-0629

ekG Networking 91 Granger boulevard Marlborough, Ma 01752 460-1920

DENTAL

Marlborough oral surgery 116 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-5575 Metrowest orthodontics 116 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-2209

Moeckel, Melissa, DMD 11a Florence street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-0401

unique Dental 11 court street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-0008

Wagner, David F., DDs 11a Florence street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-0401

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

rowe Funeral home 57 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-0855

HAIR CARE/SALONS

hogan's hair Design 152 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 229-0019

James alexander's 100 Granger boulevard Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-9223

New image 109 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 281-4679

WHEN LOOKING FOR A JEWELER, Let our experience speak for itself...

• We pay cash for your old, broken or unwanted jewelry. • We do watch and jewelry repair. • We do custom jewelry.

Chad, owner 18 years at Joy-Den.

Bonnie

22 years at Joy-Den.

Joyce

28 years at Joy-Den.

Christine

28 years at Joy-Den.

Mike

19 years at Joy-Den.

Come and see one of our knowledgeable jewelers. 26 Successful Years in Downtown Marlborough

149 Main Street, Marlborough Tel: 508-251-1051 www.ctcgold.com email: [email protected]

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HEALTH AND FITNESS

Villari's studio of self Defense 194 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 481-4909

INSURANCE

Domings insurance 100 Granger boulevard Marlborough, Ma 01752 460-9300

L&s boule insurance 158 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-4900

kaplansky insurance 207 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-3150

Murphy insurance 200 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-8211

JEWELERS

ctc Gold refinery 149 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 251-1051

Joy-Den Jewelry 209 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 480-0309

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LAMINATING

New england Laminating 266 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 624-6502

LAWYERS

aykanian, sem 74 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-4882

bergeron, arthur 27 prospect street Marlborough, Ma 01752 481-0101

burger, Daniel 74 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-4488

cipriano, aldo 277 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-7245

cline, sherrill 277 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 480-0818

connolly, Joseph J. 74 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-4488

Telephone: (508) 485-5400 Telefax (508) 485-5492 www.hartlawpc.com

Business Valuations Paul McAllister and Associates

Certified Public Accountants

45 Maple St., Marlborough 508-485-4238 [email protected]

Gadbois, David p. 27 prospect street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-0099

Golden, James 186 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-1770

hart Law offices, pc 189 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-5400

Ledoux, bruce 186 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 481-3995

Morte, stephen G. 74 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 481-2332

toone, David 186 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-1551

tremblay, Michael 277 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-4500

Insurance Agency

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DeMeo, Lawrence 277 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-4500

LIQUOR STORES

sperry's Liquors 17 east Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 481-8022

MARKET

Marlborough brazilian Market 192 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 229-0908

MASSAGE THERAPY

eden place 277 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 480-0848

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PHARMACY

Walgreens 99 Granger boulevard Marlborough, Ma 01752 229-0540

PRINTING

Metrowest printing 160 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 481-6699

REAL ESTATE

aura Gauthier - era key realty 19b Maple street Marlborough, Ma 01752 259-7420

MEDIA

era key realty 19b Maple street Marlborough, Ma 01752 303-3434

MUSIC

Jordan property solutions 155 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 508-480-5800

Main street Journal msjnews.com 186 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 460-1166 Valente Music 186 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 460-1566

Golden realty trust 186 Maple street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-1770

pablo Maia Group realty 130 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-3773

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L & S BOULE

189 Main Street Marlborough

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Anthony R. Loureiro Joseph G. Santos

158 Main Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 508-485-4900

McCarthy, Hargrave & Co. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

(508) 481-2211 207 Main Street, Marlborough

Michael P. Lashua Financial advisor 19D Maple st. Marlborough, Ma 01752 508-624-7503 www.edwardjones.com Member sipc

RESPECT • SELF-CONTROL SELF-DISCIPLINE

Locally owned & operated for over 20 years

accounting • tax planning •  tax preparation consulting • bookeeping Sanchez & Santiago CPAs Certified Public Accountants

Carol Sanchez

186 Main street, suite one Marlborough, Ma 01752 508-485-2860 •  508-485-2862 (fax) www.sanchezandsantiago.com

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RESTAURANT

clockwork pizza 19c Maple street Marlborough, Ma 01752 624-6555

Fish restaurant 29 south bolton street Marlborough, Ma 01752 460-3474

Delana's bakery 44 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 624-4770

Dino's trattoria 277 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 481-0020

Breakfast and Lunch seven-days-week Dinner Thursday and Friday 508-485-7664

182 Main st., Marlborough

Domino's 10 Weed street Marlborough, Ma 01752 481-5335

Dunkin Donuts 54 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-6286

Jake’s restaurant and coffee shop 30 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 480-0414

Main street café 182 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-7664

Marlboro house of pizza 280 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-3033

starbucks 23 south bolton street Marlborough, Ma 01752 486-9724

sully's pub 11b Florence street Marlborough, Ma 01752 485-6754

Meung thai 231 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 481-9509

Welly’s restaurant 11b Florence street Marlborough, Ma 01752 281-2091

panda house 46 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 481-9170

superior pie 132 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 303-0300

SHOE REPAIR

arthur and sons 107 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 624-7066

sorento's italian Gourmet 128 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 486-0090

508-485-6754 11-B Florence Street, Marlboro, MA

Metrowestprinting tel: 508-481-6699

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SIGNS

Ft signs and Graphics 136 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 786-0675

Tailor

tailor shop 36 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 229-2827

Wine and Cheese

Vin bin 91 Main street Marlborough, Ma 01752 480-9463

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Aura M. Gauthier

CBR, GRI, LMC, Realtor Mass Notary Public Distinctive Group

19b Maple street Marlborough, Ma 01752

508-259-7420

[email protected] www.auragauthier.com

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Pasta • Beef • Veal • Chicken • Seafood Soups • Salads • Sandwiches • Burgers

277 Main street, Marlboro, Ma

508-481-0020 www.dinostrattoria.com

91 Main street Marlborough 508-480-9463

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Clockwork Pizza 19C Maple Street 624-6555

Giorgi’s Boutique 266 Main Street 485-2660

Advanced Wellness and Chiropractic 277 Main Street 281-6130

CTC Gold Refinery 149 Main Street 251-1051

Hart Law Offices, PC 189 Main Street 485-5400

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Alpha Net Solutions 255 Main Street 797-0629

Arthur and Sons Shoe Repair 107 Main Street 624-7066

Avante Garde Boutique 188 Main Street 485-0535 Aykanian, Sem 74 Main Street 485-4882

Barone Chiropractic 100 Granger Boulevard 481-1855 Bergeron, Arthur 27 Prospect Street 481-0101

BrazUSA Communications 223B Main Street 624-6411 Boost Mobile 147 Main Street 303-0835 Burger, Daniel 74 Main Street 485-4488

C.A.P. Discount Auto Parts 31 Main Street 481-2010 Central Auto Rebuilders 53 Central Street 485-4377 Central MA Mediation 277 Main Street 488-9256

Chamber of Commerce 11 Florence Street 485-7746 Choice Handyman 229 Main Street 303-8483

Cipriano, Aldo 277 Main Street 485-7245

Cline, Sherrill 277 Main Street 480-0818

Connolly, Joseph J. 74 Main Street 485-4488

Delana's Bakery 44 Main Street 624-4770

DeMeo, Lawrence 277 Main Street 485-4500 Dino's Trattoria 277 Main Street 481-0020

DMD Dental 19E Maple Street 485-7000

Domings Insurance 100 Granger Boulevard 460-9300

Domino's 10 Weed Street 481-5335

Dunkin Donuts 54 Main Street 485-6286 Eden Place 277 Main Street 480-0848

Edward Jones Investing 19D Maple Street 624-7503 EKG Networking 91 Granger Boulevard 460-1920 Engraveables 190 Main Street 485-6630

ERA Key Realty 19B Maple Street 303-3434

Fish Restaurant 29 South Bolton Street 460-3474

FT Signs and Graphics 136 Main Street 786-0675

Gadbois, David P. 27 Prospect Street 485-0099

Gauthier, Aura 19B Maple Street 259-7420

Golden, James 186 Main Street 485-1770

Hogan's Hair Design 152 Main Street 229-0019

Jake’s Restaurant 30 Main Street 480--0414

James Alexander's Hair and Nail Design 100 Granger Boulevard 485-9223

JMAX Small Business Solutions 186 Main Street 485-3118

Joy-Den Jewelry 209 Main Street 480-0309

Jordan Property Solutions 155Main Street 480-5800

Kaplansky Insurance 207 Main Street 485-3150

L&S Boule Insurance 158 Main Street 485-4900

Larry the Watch Doctor 34 Main Street 405-5777

Ledoux, Bruce 186 Main Street 481-3995

Made in Brazil 134 Main Street 460-9100

Main Street Café 182 Main Street 485-7664

Main Street Journal 186 Main Street 460-1166

Marlboro House of Pizza 280 Main Street 485-3033

Marlborough Brazilian Market 192 Main Street 229-0908

Marlborough Oral Surgery 116 Main Street 485-5575

Page B23 Marlborough Savings Bank 81 Granger Boulevard 481-3000

McAllister and Associates 45 Maple Street Marlborough, MA 01752 485-4238

McCarthy, Hargrave & Co. 207 Main Street 481-2211

Mega Watt 87 Granger Boulevard 229-2233

Metrowest Orthodontics 116 Main Street 485-2209

Metrowest Printing 160 Main Street 481-6699

Meung Thai 231 Main Street 481-9509

Moeckel, Melissa, DMD 11A Florence Street 485-0401

Morte, Stephen G. 74 Main Street 481-2332

Murphy Insurance 200 Main Street 485-8211

New England Laminating 266 Main Street 624-6502

Pablo Maia Group Realty 130 Main Street 485-3773

Panda House 46 Main Street 481-9170

People’s United Bank 175 Main Street 485-3000

Professional Automotive 19 Mechanic Street 485-8633

Rowe Funeral Home 57 Main Street 485-0855

Sanchez and Santiago 186 Main Street 485-2860

Sorento's Italian Gourmet 128 Main Street 486-0090

Sovereign/Santander Bank 181 Main Street 485-2898

Sperry's Liquors 17 East Main Street 481-8022

Starbucks 23 South Bolton Street 486-9724

Sue's Dance Studio 31 Main Street 485-3518

Sully's Pub 11B Florence Street 485-6754

Superior Pie 132 Main Street 303-0300

Tailor Shop 36 Main Street 229-2827

Toone, David 186 Main Street 485-1551

Tremblay, Michael 277 Main Street 485-4500

United States Post Office 20 Florence Street 485-4726

Unique Dental 11 Court Street 485-0008

Valente Music 186 Main Street 460-1566

Vigeant, Arthur 186 Main Street 485-6369

Villari's Self Defense 194 Main Street 481-4909

Vin Bin 91 Main Street 480-9463

Vision Associates 103 Main Street 481-4900

Wagner, David F., DDS 11A Florence Street 485-0401

Walgreens 99 Granger Boulevard 229-0540

Welly’s Restaurant 153 Main Street 281-2091

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