New Pizza Place, Health Inspections, Development Ideas & More Business News

Foxborough health inspectors performed routine inspections of Lafayette House, Jake n JOES and several public pools over the past two weeks, finding several minor violations with the two eating establishments that have since been corrected.

For details of the health inspections, click here.

Mansfield Selectmen Discuss Ideas for Chocolate Factory

Empty since 2011, the old chocolate factory on Oakland Street has become a symbol of what use to be in Mansfield.

With a recent attempt to zone the building for residential use failing at the annual town meeting and no prospects for use in the foreseeable future, the selectmen discussed ways to use the building at their May 29 meeting.

“I know that the proposed reuse failed at town meeting but I think most people in town don't want to see that building razed,” said selectman Olivier Kozlowski, who proposed the discussion on what should be done with the building.

Currently, the factory is still owned by Archer Daniels Midland and the town cannot tell the food processing company what to do with the building. Despite this, the board wished to be proactive if the company decides to sell the property.

Dollar n More: Where Everything is a Bargain in Walpole

The Dollar n More Store located at 90 Providence Highway at the Walpole Mall is a privately owned business.

Patch spoke with owner, Karin Urio to find out more about her local business.

Read more by clicking here.

Mary’s Pizza in Whistlestop Plaza Celebrates Grand Opening

Easton has a new pizza place.

Mary's Pizza in Whistlestop Plaza celebrated its Grand Opening Tuesday in the store-front that formerly held the take-out location for Mario's Tratorria.

While the pizza place may be new, its owners are familiar with the area.

After moving to the states from Egypt, Mike Melak got his start in Easton just across the road serving pizzas in the plaza that now holds CVS Pharmacy. Since then, he and his partner Samy Hennien branched off to own Panorama Pizza in Brockton.

Norwood's Common Cafe & Patisserie All About Baking

Maria Avramidis started working for herself about 13 years ago when she broke away from the corporate restaurant scene. She said it was the best decision she ever made.

“I have a passion for food and service for people, and although it’s a lot of work this is what we love to do,” she said.

Avramidis said she works with her son Paul atThe Common Cafe & Patisserie in Norwood. She said it would have been tough starting out without him.