Business

Nobscot Shopping Center Gets New Property Manager

September 30th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA- The long awaited “October 1st announcement” about the Nobscot Shopping Center has arrived a day early. In an email from Steve Sylven of SuperValu Inc., (NYSE: SVU), he informed me that, “As of October 1st, Boylston Realty Advisors will be acting as property manager for the Nobscot Shopping Center”, and added, “We will be working… [read more].

Nobscot Shopping Center to be Redeveloped

September 21st, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Since reporting that the owners of the Nobscot Shopping Center had demolished the vintage sign that stood out front for the past half-century, there have been only small bits of news about the property’s future. I had this article almost finished last night, but was waiting for a reply from Steve Sylven, an official… [read more].

What's Next for Nobscot Shopping Center?

September 18th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – After we ran an article on September 13, 2011, “Centercorp to make Nobscot anouncement October 1st”, Framingham resident Beth Escobar, (who had been in contact with Centercorp Retail Properties, Inc. Property Manager Terri Desjardins), leaked the news that the company now intends to fix up the Nobscot Shopping Center property and hire a new… [read more].

Framingham Foreclosure Real Estate Auctions

September 16th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Due to economic conditions, more owners of residential real estate than usual are facing foreclosure. While some properties sold at Public Auction can be purchased below market value, buyers should be aware that many times such properties have been neglected, and in some cases have been damaged or had items such as plumbing fixtures,… [read more].

Centercorp to make Nobscot anouncement October 1st

September 13th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – On July 29th, 2011 we ran an article, “Annie’s Book Stop in Nobscot Calls it Quits” about one of the Nobscot Shopping Center tenants and mentioned the Town’s growing dismay with Centercorp Retail Properties, Inc, the owner of the shopping center. Following our article, on September 4th, 2011, Megan McKee, the local correspondent for… [read more].

Nobscot Landmark Disappears

September 9th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Saturday, September 3rd, (2011), I was shooting photos of the Classic Car Cruise-in at CJ’s Northside Grill, and decided to take some photos of a few other things near Nobscot’s Water Street / Edgell Road / Edmands Road intersection. After shooting photos of the boarded up gas station, the old meeting hall, the… [read more].

Framingham Residential Real Estate Sales (August 2011)

September 3rd, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA- There were a total of 52 residential real estate sales in Framingham during the month of August 2011. Of the properties sold, forty three single family homes were sold at an average sale price of just over $370k, ten condominiums sold at an average price of $113.6k, and two multi-family properties sold at an average… [read more].

Framingham S2 Security Expands Latin American Operations

August 9th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – (Press Release) — S2 Security, the leader in IP-based integrated physical security systems, announced today that it has increased its international workforce and forged new and expanded partnerships to meet the demand for its products and services throughout Latin America. “These markets are important to S2 and we are looking forward to expanding our… [read more].

Forbes Framingham Geek Data Skewed and Outdated

August 7th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Forbes.com has published an article titled, “Geekville, USA: America’s 20 Geekiest Cities”, and people all over town are patting themselves on the back for our new claim to fame as the #3 “Geekiest City” (town) in the USA. Scott O’Connell of the MetroWest Daily News re-reported the findings in an article titled, “Framingham ranked… [read more].

Framingham Brewery Grand Opening Celebration

August 4th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – For the past few months people around Framingham have been hearing a lot about Jack’s Abby Brewing. Brothers Jack Hendler, Eric Hendler and Sam Hendler — along with Jack’s wife “Abby” have been making appearances throughout Framingham and area towns touting each new beer as they ramp up production. Today, Framingham Selectman Dennis Giombetti,… [read more].