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When is Trader Joe's expected to open in Quincy?
Quincy residents are getting closer to having a Trader Joe's of their own. The upcoming grocery store at 111 General McConville Way in Quincy, remains on track to open in 2027, a company spokesperson confirmed Oct. 27, 2026. However, the company could not yet provide a more specific opening timeline. The City of Quincy first announced that Trader Joe's would occupy the former IHOP site in April 2025. The company confirmed the plans later that month. "At Trader Joe's in Quincy, we see ourselves as your neighborhood grocery store," the Trader Joe's Quincy webpage says. "Step inside and you'll find unconventional and interesting products in the Trader Joe's label like Mandarin Orange Chicken and Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate, as well as everyday basics like milk, eggs, meat, bakery items, and fresh produce." Trader Joe's will anchor the retail component of a $90 million mixed-use development by Atlantic Development and the Hanover Co. The project will also include a Chipotle, Needham Bank, and a seven-story apartment building with 297 units. How big will the Quincy Trader Joe's be? Quincy's Trader Joe's store will be 14,749 square feet, according to architectural plans . For comparison, the Trader Joe's in Hanover is more
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Airport commissioner steps down amid scrutiny
A Plymouth Municipal Airport commissioner whose family operates several businesses at the airport has resigned, acknowledging she may have inadvertently run afoul of state conflict-of-interest law. Karin Goulian, who served on the commission since 2019, said she didn’t realize until recently that she and her fellow commissioners did not have...
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European-Style Wine and Cocktail Bar Headed to Downtown Wrentham
A cozy European-style wine and cocktail bar is in the works for downtown Wrentham. By the Glass is preparing to open at 24 Common Street, according to recent Instagram updates from the business. The concept comes from Wrentham native Jenna Glass, the entrepreneur behind JG Charcuterie, a Sharon-based charcuterie and catering business she launched last June.
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Jason Robert Brown teams with Broadway stars at Fall River show
Composer Jason Robert Brown will make his Narrows Center for the Arts debut Nov. 6, bringing a full band and two Broadway performers to Fall River for his only scheduled New England appearance on his current tour. The concert will feature Aisha Jackson and Ashley Pérez Flanagan, according to a community announcement. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. at the Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St. Brown, the three-time Tony Award-winning composer behind "The Last Five Years," "Songs for a New World" and "Parade," has been described by The Philadelphia Inquirer as "one of Broadway’s smartest and most sophisticated songwriters since Stephen Sondheim." "This is a performance that audiences would normally have to travel to New York City to experience," Jared Robinson, music administrator at the Narrows Center for the Arts, said. "We’re thrilled to present it right here in Fall River." Broadway performers join Jason Robert Brown Aisha Jackson most recently starred as Daisy Buchanan in the Broadway production of "The Great Gatsby." Her Broadway credits also include "The Notebook" and "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," along with the original Broadway casts of "Waitress," "Paradise Square," "Once Upon a One More
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The Herald News
Things get rolling at Swansea's new Entertainment Luxury Cinemas
Local cinephiles are reeling now that the big screens are shining once again in Swansea, for the first time in six years. Entertainment Luxury Cinemas officially opened its 12-screen theater at 207 Swansea Mall Drive with its first showings on Thursday, Oct. 22, as it continues its slow but steady rollout at the revamped venue that aims to “take your moviegoing experience to the next level.” Everything from the exterior entrance — featuring a fresh look of vivid colors — to the auditoriums and lobby — with new carpeting and hanging chandeliers — has been “refurbished, replaced and reimagined,” said Bill Hanney, owner and operator of Entertainment Luxury Cinemas . And Hanney promises the best is yet to come. His goal is “to bring back what people loved and be proud of putting our name on it," he said. "That’s a win-win for everybody." 'Never seen so much excitement': New owner of Swansea's movie theater gives tour The much-anticipated debut marks the first step in the company’s two-phase revival of the long-dormant 44,000-square-foot space, which formerly housed Regal Cinemas until its closure in the fall of 2020 amid the COVID pandemic. When Hanney first announced plans in July to breathe
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Create a No Sew Blanket for Pets from the Animal Shelter
Bring some comfort to four-footed friends from the Seekonk Animal Shelter and enjoy the feel of snuggly warm fleece while you do! Register to receive a kit to create a no-sew fleece blanket and return the completed project to the library. The Seekonk Animal Shelter will give a blanket to an adopted pet as they join their new family. Quantity is limited; registration with a SAILS library card is required. Please sign up for only one blanket per household. Kits will be available for pick up on November 2 and should be returned by November 16. Please register in the Events Calendar for Animal Shelter Blanket Kit on the November 2 date at www.seekonkpl.org/events.
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Second Chance Tails - October 29, 2026
Not all heroes wear capes. Some carry poop bags, treats and cans. Dearest reader, welcome back. If you have ever shopped here in Milton and dropped your change into a can for the animals, you have met Stan Dworkin, even if you didn’t know it. Stan was one of MAL’s longtime volunteers, and the cans were his idea. We are very sad to hear that Stan has passed away.
The Enterprise
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Column: Been there, done Salem? Here are other Halloween towns to visit this fall.
The weeks leading up to Halloween draw everyone to everything haunted. Salem, though well-known for its witchy history, can be a repetitive, expensive and crowded autumn destination. Not to fear: It’s not the only New England town with spooky spirit. For those looking for a change of pace, here are some other day trips worth taking this fall.
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Regal Opens Randolph Theater at Former Showcase Site With ‘Kaiju-Sized Screen’
Regal has reopened the former Showcase Cinema de Lux at 73 Mazzeo Drive in Randolph, Massachusetts, introducing what a Regal spokesperson called a “kaiju-sized screen” to the venue, which had been dark since March. According to The Enterprise, the new Regal Randolph preserves all 16 existing screens and...