A look at empty lots in Norwood and we ask you what should be developed there.
Drive around Norwood and you'll notice many empty buildings and lots. In this week's "Visions for Vacancies," we're looking at a spot on 670 Washington St. This spot, right in the middle of downtown Norwood, should make developers and business owners drool. What would you like to see put in here?
What would you like to see take the place of Joe & Maria's at the Hampton Inn on Rte. 1?
Drive around Norwood and you'll notice far too many empty storefronts and buildings. This week, we're continuing our "Visions for Vacancies" series where we showcase an empty storefront in town and ask you what should take up the space. So today we ask you, what should go in the restaurant space at the Hampton Inn on Rte. 1 that used to be Joe & Maria's? Joe and Maria's was a family-owned Italian restaurant. It was founded in 1991 as a pizza shop and moved to the larger location in 2004, then closed its doors in June of 2012. What do you think should go in the location? Another Italian restaurant? A pizzeria? A bar or coffee shop? Tell us in comments!
There will be a Subway taking the place of D'Angelo's on Route 1, are you excited for that opening or is there something you would rather see there?
Drive around Norwood and you'll notice far too many empty storefronts and buildings. This week, we're continuing our "Visions for Vacancies" series where we showcase an empty storefront in town and ask you what should take up the space. Today is a little different - we already know what is taking the place of the vacancy left by D'Angelo's on Route 1 by Vanderbilt Ave. It's going to be a Subway. What do you think of that opening? Are you excited to see another Subway in town (this would be the second shop, the first is on Lenox St.) or would you rather the location be used for something else? What business do you think is missing from Norwood's scene? Tell us in the comments! What do you think should go in the location? Is Subway a good …
What do you think should go in the location on Washington St. in South Norwood that was most recently Next Level Studios?
Drive around Norwood and you'll notice far too many empty storefronts and buildings. This week, we're continuing our "Visions for Vacancies" series where we showcase an empty storefront in town and ask you what should take up the space. So today we ask you, what should go in at the empty space on Washington St. in South Norwood that most recently was Next Level Studios? The space is available for rent and has been several businesses, most recently a dance studio. What business do you think is missing from Norwood's scene? What do you think should go in the location? Another dance or fitness studio? A bar? A restaurant or deli? Tell us in comments!
1:39 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012
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What would you like to see in the empty building on Kerry Pl. and Boston-Providence Highway next to the new Monkey Sports?
Drive around Norwood and you'll notice far too many empty storefronts and buildings. This week, we're continuing our "Visions for Vacancies" series where we showcase an empty storefront in town and ask you what should take up the space. So today we ask you, what should go in at the large empty building at 921 Boston-Providence Highway and Kerry Place? The large space is available for lease, and is next to Monkey Sports - a fairly recent addition to Norwood specializing in baseball, hockey and lacrosse. What do you think should go in the location? Another sporting warehouse? A department store? Wegmans? Tell us in comments!
What do you think should take the place of Corners on Rte. 1?
Drive around Norwood and you'll notice far too many empty storefronts and buildings. This week, we're continuing our "Visions for Vacancies" series where we showcase an empty storefront in town and ask you what should take up the space. So today we ask you, what should go in at the empty building on Boston-Providence Highway that used to be Corners? The space is next to the VW Gallery dealership and is available for lease. What business do you think is missing from Norwood's scene? What do you think should go in the location? A department store? A furniture shop? Tell us in comments!
What business would you like to see take over the old Decathlon building on Rte. 1?
Drive around Norwood and you'll notice far too many empty storefronts and buildings. This week, we're continuing our "Visions for Vacancies" series where we showcase an empty storefront in town and ask you what should take up the space. So today we ask you, what should go in at the large empty building on Boston-Providence Highway that used to be Decathlon? Decathlon USA announced closure of all its operations in September of 2006. Four Massachusetts locations - Bellingham, Burlington, Hanover and Norwood - were all shuttered in the months after the announcement. What do you think should go in the location? Another sporting warehouse? A department store? A Target or Walmart? Tell us in comments!
8:21 am on Monday, October 15, 2012
ICE HOCKEY RINK INSTEAD OF PUTTING IT IN SOUTH NORWOOD AT THE COAKLEY. WE ALREADY HAVE A COMMUNITY GARDEN WHICH IS ON CONSERVATION LAND IN SOUTH NORWOOD. more ›
What do you think should take the place of the Furniture Warehouse location on Rte. 1?
Drive around Norwood and you'll notice far too many empty storefronts and buildings. This week, we're continuing our "Visions for Vacancies" series where we showcase an empty storefront in town and ask you what should take up the space. Today we want to know, what should take the place of the Furniture Warehouse location on Rte. 1? The space is available for lease, in a strip of businesses that includes Oreck and Bertucci's restaurant. What do you think should go in the location? Another restaurant? A convenience store or market? Maybe a fitness studio? Tell us in comments!
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What do you think should take the place of the Jackson Ski & Sport location on Rte. 1?
Drive around Norwood and you'll notice far too many empty storefronts and buildings. This week, we're continuing our "Visions for Vacancies" series where we showcase an empty storefront in town and ask you what should take up the space. So we ask you, what should take the place of the Jackson Ski & Sport location on Rte. 1 near the Walpole line? Jackson's is a full-service ski and snowboard shop, stocking the latest brands of equipment and accessories, as well as previous brands at a discount. The business will be taking over the Rugged Bear location in Norwood, leaving the Rte. 1 building available for lease. What do you think should go in the location? A restaurant? Another specialty sports store? Maybe a fast-food location with a drive-…
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This week we ask you what should go into the empty storefront on Washington St. in Norwood Center where Family Dollar used to be.
Drive around Norwood and you'll notice far too many empty storefronts and buildings. This week, we're continuing our "Visions for Vacancies" series where we showcase an empty storefront in town and ask you what should take up the space. This week, we ask you what should go in at the empty storefront at 658 Washington St. in Norwood Center that used to be Family Dollar. The location is available for lease, and is right in the heart of Norwood Center. With many restaurants and shops already in the area, what do you think should go in the location? Another bargain store? A restaurant? A boutique? Tell us in comments!
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1:46 pm on Thursday, September 27, 2012
How about a bagel place like Finagle a Bagel or Brueggers? more ›
Zootie Maguire
12:21 pm on Monday, June 3, 2013
Sarah, it's funny you should mention Furlongs I haven't been in that store for 30 years (I'm a dinosaur)..I went in last week looking for a graduation box. The gal in there is a sweetheart. She told me 3 women have owned it for 30 years, and have NO intention of changing anything. I should of brought a broom with me to sweep the past away. I was thinking something more like a national franchise … more ›