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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Wrentham and Massachusetts Sees Significant Decrease in Foreclosures

Data from the Warren Group shows a drop in foreclosures in Wrentham and Massachusetts.

When it comes to foreclosures, Wrentham and the state are enjoying a drastic decrease. According to new data from the Warren Group, foreclosure petitions for the state dropped 82.42 percent in March 2013 compared to 2012. Total year to date petitions also dropped 52.16 percent "Overall, we're seeing foreclosures drop all over the country, but Massachusetts is exceptional in its reduction. The Mortgage Bankers Association reports that we rank 48th in foreclosures started in the first quarter of 2013," said The Warren Group CEO Timothy M. Warren Jr. "Foreclosure prevention efforts combined with a booming real estate market are leading to fewer foreclosures." In Wrentham, foreclosure petitions in March dropped by 100-percent from one in March…

Homes Sold Recently in Wrentham

The following homes are a sample of what has been sold recently in Wrentham, according to AOL Real Estate.

The following homes were sold recently in Wrentham, according to AOL Real Estate. For more homes, go to realestate.aol.com. 5 Wisteria Way, $590,000, March 6 10 Hayden Woods, $531,000, March 11 35 Joshua Road, $458,750, March 22 346 Madison St., $430,101, March 8 323 Spring St., $415,000, April 12    

Monday, May 20, 2013

Stars of Tomorrow Early Learning Rooted in All Around Development

Michelle Kayyal shares her story of coming to Wrentham, from a long way away.

Michelle Kayyal started the Stars of Tomorrow Early Learning Center last month, but her experience in early education started much earlier than that. She said she first started in the field of mental health in her home country of the Netherlands. “After three years into my career in mental health that I thought I started to see a pattern,” she said. “Many of the clients I worked with were academically very successful, but there was always something that went back into early childhood where the link was missing. I think it dawned on me what I was doing in the mental health field was really reactively educating people.” She realized that a lot of the problems she saw in the mental health field went back to early childhood, so she decided to …

Cupcake Charlie's Celebrates Sweet Opening in Foxborough

Cupcake Charlie's at Patriot Place is now open for business.

Cupcake Charlie's is now open for business at Patriot Place in Foxborough after a successful grand opening celebration Saturday. The family event featured cupcake giveaways, face painting, a photo booth, DJ and games for childern. "Huge success here in Foxborough," Cupcake Charlie's said of its grand opening via its Facebook page. The award-winning, Massachusetts-based gourmet cupcake bakery has brought its delicious, sweet treats in a fun, festive atmosphere to Foxborough and judging by the line Saturday the business is off to a piping hot start. “Cupcake Charlie’s has been a highly anticipated addition to the Patriot Place tenant lineup,” said Patriot Place General Manager Brian Earley. “We are excited to open the doors to yet another …

Jobs in Wrentham Week of May 20: Outlets, Retail and Education

A smattering of jobs in Wrentham.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Regional Business Roundup: Roadie Trip, Accidental BBQ and One Fund

A smattering of business news in the region.

  Wrentham   After a Life on the Road, Scouras at Home at Nicky's in Wrentham Michael Scouras has been at Nicky’s in Wrentham for more than a decade, but his travels had brought him a lot farther than that. “I used to work on the road, touring with bands,” he said. “I did that for 20 years.” He said he’s worked with legends such as Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Brian Adams and Pat Benatar, just to name a few. He went to more than 54 countries in that line of work. “It’s funny, because when I first started working in high school, I was at Ken’s Steakhouse in Framingham,” he said. “That’s how I started in this business and I ended up back in it after 20 years.” Click here to read more.     Foxborough  CBS Scene Serves Special Beer for One …

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Story on Town Pizza, Cupcake Charlie’s Set for Opening & More Nearby Restaurant News

A look at restaurant news and comings and goings in and around the area during the first half of May.

Town Pizza's a True Stroke of Luck Bill Shehata’s immigration to America, and subsequently coming to Town Pizza in Wrentham, was quite a lucky chance. Having originally worked in a bus manufacturing plant in Egypt, and upon coming to the U.S., he found manufacturing to be in short supply in 1995. Learn more about Town Pizza in this Wrentham Patch inside look.  Cupcake Charlie’s to Celebrate Patriot Place Grand Opening with Giveaways, Face Painting & More  The grand opening of Cupcake Charlie’s at Patriot Place on Saturday, May 18, will be a family event offering cupcake giveaways, face painting, a photo booth and a DJ. Loewen's Deli: A Father's Dream Fulfilled by Son & 'The Noone's New Yorker' Bruce Loewen started Loewen’s Deli about four …

Friday, May 17, 2013

Wrentham Patch Home of the Day: 9 Hillcrest Drive in Plainville

This home is located on a dead-end street and features a large backyard.

New to the market in Plainville is a Cape Cod style home at 9 Hillcrest Drive. The home is the last one on a quiet dead-end street with a large private yard. The home also has a large deck and storage shed and is located near major highways and shopping. All the appliances are staying in the home, including the washer and dryer. PRICE-$314,900 BEDROOMS-3 BATHROOMS-2 SQUARE FOOTAGE-1.229 square feet YEAR BUILT-1954 REALTOR-Keller Williams Foxborough-North Attleboro, 508-695-4545 For more information on the property, go to AOL Real Estate. 

CBS Scene Serves Wormtown Brewing Co. Beer for One Fund Boston

The Patriot Place establishment was one of just five locations in the state to tap the 4:09 pale ale Wednesday – the one month anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings.

CBS Scene is raising money for the One Fund Boston through sales of a rare Wormtown Brewing Co. beer tapped Wednesday to honor the one-month anniversary of the bombings at the Boston Marathon. The first pour of the beer, 4:09 pale ale from Wormtown Brewing Co., occurred at 4:09 p.m. Wednesday and the first sale came shortly thereafter with 100- percent of the proceeds going to The One Fund. “This is pretty phenomenal,” said Walpole resident Steve Dion after purchasing the first 4:09 pale ale at CBS Scene. “I just happened to walk into this [fundraiser]. My wife just got a new job so we are out celebrating. … [The beer is] for a great cause and it’s delicious.” CBS Scene was just one of five locations selected by Quality Beverage to carry …

Thursday, May 16, 2013

New Homes For Sale in Wrentham This Week

Check out the new homes for sale in Wrentham.

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