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Restaurant revivals, expansions, and more to look forward to in the new year

As construction for a new public-safety building nears completion in Ashland, the Town is seeking proposals to fill its soon-to-be-vacant fire station at 151 Main St. with what it hopes will become a draw for residents and visitors.

What to do on New Years Eve in MetroWest and Milford areas

Table Hoppin: With locations in Shrewsbury and Marlborough, Atlantic Poke founder now looking to expand by offering franchise opportunities.

Looking for things to do this weekend? Consider picking up a new game or beating the heat in one of Marlboroughs summer water installations.

SAMPLER: Marlborough Hospital closes vaccine clinic Mary Wenzel As of June 30, the Marlborough Hospital COVID-19 vaccine clinic officially closed its doors and has officially provided its last vaccine at the Courtyard by Marriott Marlborough. This effort helped to provide close to 21,000 vaccines to the public. This initiative was in collaboration with the City of Marlborough (Official) and brought not only vaccines to the community but hope. This was a momentous day that served as another symb...

Table Hoppin: Abby’s House offers a delicious fundraiser By Barbara M. Houle Correspondent Abby’s House Spring-Tacular fundraiser is a seven-day virtual celebration that begins next month, guaranteed to bring plenty of fun surprises. This year’s 8th Spring-Tacular is presented by the Counseling & Assessment Clinic of Worcester LLC. The event reconnects Abby’s House with local restaurants and businesses, “lighting the way for safety, healing and new beginnings for 45 years,” accordin...

Pivot has been Patrick Downing’s go-to word since last March. One day before Downing was set to open GlenPharmer Distillery in Franklin, Gov. Charlie Baker ordered all bars and restaurants to close. “All of our restaurant staff were supposed to start March 17,” said Downing, who serves as president of the West Central Street distillery. “Of course, we only thought this would be for two weeks. I would certainly say there was a level of disbelief.” Downing decided against opening for t...