News Flash

Posted on: June 1, 2023

JUNE 2023: HAMMAR'S STUDIO

Kids show off their artwork at Hammar’s Studio. (COURTESY HAMMAR’S STUDIO)

School ends on Friday, June 16, in Dracut. What are your kids going to do the following week? And the week after that?

Need some ideas? Hammar’s Studios has a bunch.

Hammar’s Studio is Dracut Economic Development’s Business of the Month for June 2023.

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Businesses of the Month
Posted on: May 1, 2023

May 2023: Lenzi's Catering

Lenzi’s is a favorite destination spot in the Merrimack Valley. (DRACUT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PHOTO)

Mike Lenzi received the call on Friday, September 14, 2018.The day before, a series of gas explosions had rocked the communities of Lawrence, Andover and North Andover, just a few miles up Route 110 from Lenzi’s Catering. Crews from NiSource, the parent c...

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Businesses of the Month
Posted on: April 12, 2023

April 2023: Kal's Automotive Center

Kal Hamze at Kal's Automotive Center

Kal Hamze will tell you he’s living “a true American dream.” It’s hard to argue with him.

The owner of Kal’s Automotive Center escaped civil war in Lebanon to come to America in 1987. Within seven years, he had graduated from Northeastern University with a...

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Businesses of the Month
Posted on: April 12, 2023

March 2023: Daigle Tax Service

Al Daigle was a senior at Bishop Guertin High School when he was introduced to the world of tax returns.

This was 1980, so things were somewhat simple. As the oldest of seven children, he was expected to learn the family trade, started by his father, Alber...

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Businesses of the Month
Posted on: April 12, 2023

February 2023: Kenwood True Value Hardware

Old Man Winter usually makes his presence felt in February -- February 2021 was the coldest in the last 30 years. And with the cold come snow, frost and ice.

Kenwood True Value Hardware is Dracut Economic Development’s February Business of the Mo...

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Businesses of the Month
Posted on: April 12, 2023

January 2023: SMART Defense Tactics

Aaron St. Louis wants you to be able to defend yourself. He wants it so much, he’s willing to bring the training to you.

Aaron, an expert in self-defense, started his business, SMART Defense Tactics, out of his Spare Street home in Dracut after e...

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Businesses of the Month
Posted on: April 12, 2023

December 2022: Enterprise Bank

Enterprise Bank had several reasons for wanting to open a branch in Dracut. First of all, the company had no branches on the north side of the Merrimack River. Then there was the fact that Dracut was (and still is) a growing town with an economy to match....

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Businesses of the Month
Posted on: April 12, 2023

November 2022: The Arbors at Dracut

Aging is a fact of life. Like taxes, it’s not a desirable fact, but it’s a fact nonetheless.

Some prefer to age in solitude, in the home in which they raised their family. Others prefer company, the day-to-day fellowship that only comes...

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Businesses of the Month
Posted on: April 12, 2023

October 2022: Sean's Property Services

Sean Welch was a corrections officer in Concord when he realized that wasn’t what he wanted to do with the rest of his life.

The Dracut resident was 17 when his first daughter was born (he has three girls now), and he knew he would need a career ...

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Businesses of the Month
Posted on: April 12, 2023

September 2022: Brox Farm

In a summer during which water has been at a premium, it’s impressive that Dracut’s farms are still managing to grow and sell its produce.

Brox Farm is a prime example. Its irrigation pond can barely pass for a puddle these days.

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Businesses of the Month
Posted on: April 12, 2023

August 2022: New View Remodeling & Construction and Fine Line Kitchen Designs

Gregg Looney got into the construction business almost by accident.

Trained as a registered nurse and armed with a nursing degree from Rivier College (after a stint at the University of Massachusetts Lowell), he worked long hours at several health-care fac...

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Businesses of the Month
Posted on: April 12, 2023

July 2022: Scola's Restaurant

Scola’s has been around for 31 years and has earned a reputation as a fine-dining experience in Dracut.

This month, new owners – the third group – take over the ovens.

Andrew Corbin and Parag Corbin Patel have bought Scola&...

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Businesses of the Month
Posted on: April 12, 2023

June 2022: Shaw Farm

If you ask 10 people in Dracut what the most well-known business in town is, probably seven of them will say Shaw Farm. And for good reason.

Shaw Farm has been around since 1908 and celebrates its 115th year in 2023. In a town known for its many farms, Sha...

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Businesses of the Month
Posted on: April 12, 2023

May 2022: Farmer Dave's

The seeds of Dave Dumaresq’s future were planted early in life, when he would ride his bike down from Marsh Hill to Brox Farm on Broadway Road in Dracut to work the land when he was still a preteen.

“I worked with John Brox at Brox Farm...

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Businesses of the Month
Posted on: April 12, 2023

April 2022: Owen and Ollie's Restaurant

On April 5, 2007, a new restaurant opened in a Dracut location loaded with history and, in the 15 years since, has survived a recession, a bankruptcy filing and a pandemic while managing to create its own lore as one of Dracut’s most popular res...

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Businesses of the Month
Posted on: April 12, 2023

March 2022: Four Oaks Country Club and Grazie Italian Restaurant

There may be snow on the ground, but it’s March, and that means golf season can’t be more than a 9-iron away.

The folks at Four Oaks Country Club, 80 Meadow Creek Drive in Dracut, are hoping spring starts a little early this year, as it...

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Businesses of the Month
Posted on: April 12, 2023

February 2022: Wignall Animal Hospital

Everyone knows pets are just four-legged family members. A pet can be a faithful companion, a trusted confidant, a snuggly comforter.

And like any other family member, pets need to be properly cared for.

Folks have been entrusting care of their pets to Wign...

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Businesses of the Month
Posted on: April 12, 2023

January 2022: Essex Silver-Line

If you drive Lakeview Avenue regularly – and, really, who in Dracut doesn’t? – you have likely driven past a company that is recognized internationally as a leader in its field.

Essex Silver-Line, producer of one of the most p...

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Businesses of the Month
Posted on: April 12, 2023

December 2021: Lily Mack Farm

In Dracut, you know it’s officially the Christmas season when Lily Mack Farm has its trees and wreaths on display.

On November 26 – the day after Thanksgiving – the Guthrie family started their 11th season running Lily Mack. R...

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Businesses of the Month
Posted on: April 12, 2023

November 2021: Lucky Burner Service and Oil Delivery

How does a 25-year-old guy from Dracut start his own business in the competitive world of oil?

If you’re Leo Vezina and it’s 1976 and you’ve just left your job as a manager with Litchfield Oil, you get Lucky.

No, really, he got...

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Businesses of the Month
Posted on: April 12, 2023

October 2021: Mama's Italian Restaurant

“When you’re hungry, come to Mama’s!”

Folks in Dracut have been hearing that for 32 years now, and for good reason. They know that when you go to the 1140 Lakeview Avenue restaurant for lunch or dinner, you may arriv...

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Businesses of the Month

News Flash

Posted on: June 1, 2023

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Posted on: May 10, 2023

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Posted on: April 4, 2023

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

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News Flash

Posted on: May 8, 2023

Sweet day for cupcakes

Cupcakes

May 8 is National Give Someone a Cupcake Day.

So who sells cupcakes in Dracut? Glad you asked.

  • Amanda Panda Party is a home-based business that offers custom cupcakes with the standard flavors, but also Orange Dreamsicle, Kahlua, and Root Beer; and fillings...
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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: May 8, 2023

Ribbon cut for Farm Stand at Farmer Dave's

The Farm Stand at Farmer Dave’s is stocked with produce, prepared foods, flowers, fudge and more.

Dave Dumaresq bought the 30 acres of farmland at 437 Parker Road, once tilled by the Leczynski family, in 2006, with a pledge to make it “a model for future agriculture” in Massachusetts.”

Seventeen years later, Farmer Dave is...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 21, 2023

Sing us a song

National Karaoke Week

National Karaoke Week starts Sunday, April 23, and runs through, April 29. And who doesn’t love a little karaoke?

OK, well, some people do. And those folks can sing to their heart’s content at three different Dracut establishments. (Other establishments ma...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 18, 2023

Care for your car

Car repair

April is National Car Care Month. You may already know that Kal’s Automotive Center, 1543 Bridge Street, is Dracut Economic Development’s April Business of the Month, but you also know there are many businesses in Dracut – close to 50 -- that will take ca...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Roast-beef Royal-ty comes to Dracut

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Royal House of Roast Beef & Pizza opened at 464 Lowell Street in Methuen in 1985. Over those 38 years, Royal has become synonymous with terrific roast beef. And now they’re in Dracut.

Owner Magdi Mikhael decided to open a second shop at 1489 Broadway R...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Cupcakes for Charity

Nobody wants to see a perfectly good pastry go to waste – and certainly not the folks at Sugar Coated Bakery, who painstakingly bake and decorate all of the sweets at the shop in Bridgewood Plaza, 1794 Bridge Street, Unit 13A.

Inevitably, though,...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

East Dracut, get ready to scream for ice cream

Here’s the scoop: Ice cream is coming to East Dracut! And not just any ice cream. Anyone who knows their ice cream knows there are three stands in Dracut – all of them in the western part of town: Frosty boy Dracut mass, Mike&...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

'Grazie' at Grazie

The family of Arthur Ducharme were looking for a nice place to celebrate the World War II Navy veteran's 98th birthday, and Grazie Italian Restaurant fit the bill. Happy birthday, Mr. Ducharme, and "Grazie" for your se...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Snow problem

Need a snow plow? Dracut has plenty of options. Give these folks a call.

 AJ Steel, 978-715-5447

All American Landscaping, 978-853-0950

A Precise Maintenance, 978-937-1322

Bruce’s Landscaping, 978-970-3553

Carroll Lawn Care, 978-601-8861

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

New home for Joel's Auto Repair

Joel Luna’s regular customers don’t have too far to go if they want to continue having him fix their cars.

Joel moved his repair shop about two miles down the road -- from his previous spot at 72 Bridge Street in Pelham to his new locat...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Out on a limb

High winds and heavy rains are coming in tonight and into Friday, with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

If you have a tree down in your yard, do you know who to call? Here are some Dracut companies that do tree removal and maintenance. Tell them Dracut Economi...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Crafty people in Dracut

Some folks like to give – and receive – a handmade item for the holidays, like a customized piece of jewelry or a uniquely scented candle.

Dracut has a large variety of home-based crafters who have gifts a plenty on their websites and/o...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Lo Kai turns 50

If you’ve never been to the Lo Kai, you’re not really a Dracut resident.

The Lo Kai opened at 1655 Lakeview Avenue in 1972, so if you live in town, you can’t say you haven’t had time to visit.

On Sunday, December 4, o...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Grazie earns an Oscar with new executive chef

The new chef at Grazie Italian Restaurant in Dracut comes with a pretty impressive palate pedigree.

Oscar Figueroa took over as executive chef of Grazie, at Four Oaks Country Club, in September 2022. Owner Cindy Kuenzler hopes Grazie is “the fina...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Taken to the cleaners

Spring is here! But with spring comes spring cleaning.

If you’re not up for that this year, Dracut has plenty of businesses that will clean your home or place of business for you, so you can enjoy. Tell them Dracut Economic Development sent you. ...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Steak and cheese, please

Who’s up for a nice steak-and-cheese sub (or cheesesteak, if you prefer)?

The cheesesteak, of course, originated in Philadelphia, but Dracut has some pretty good ones, too, and since March 24 is National Cheesesteak Day, why not indulge?

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Go solar

Thinking about going solar? March 21 is National Renewable Energy Day, so it’s as good a time as any.

Renewable energy, of course, includes more than solar; hydroelectric, wind and biogas are also viable alternatives. But solar is, by far, the mo...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Shaw family thankful for support after barn collapse

Warren Shaw called it the “worst day I’ve ever had on this property” when the barn housing Shaw Farm’s 85 cows collapsed on March 14, killing six of the cows.

Warren was not at the farm at the time of the collapse, shortly after noon, having left for lunch...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Dining Around Dracut

Wondering what to do for dinner on Monday, March 20? Why not try eating at more than 25 different places – all under one roof?

Dining Around Dracut returns to Lenzi’s, 810 Merrimack Avenue, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., where 28 local eaterie...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Get your scallops jere

March 12 is National Baked Scallops Day. Are you now hungry for scallops? Dracut Economic Development is, too. Several Dracut eateries can satisfy your scallop urges.

Below are the Dracut establishments that have scallops on their regular menu. Others coul...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

The pipes are calling

Saturday, March 11, is World Plumbing Day, and while Dracut Economic Development never wishes a plumbing problem on anyone – much less on a Saturday – stuff happens.

The good news is, Dracut has you covered, with more than 30 plumbers w...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Magnolia Siteworks has concrete plans

Cherie Morrissey has the accounting background, and her husband, Brenton, has the construction experience. On that solid foundation, the Dracut couple have built a successful business that provides stone, concrete and drainage services.

The Morrisseys star...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Pet sitters in Dracut

So you just got a new job, and you’re not sure what to do with your dog or cat. You don’t want to leave them alone, but you don’t have a relative or friend who can come every day to check up on them.

Well, since March 1-7 is N...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Brox bringing back Farmer's Market

It may be the dead of winter, but Brox Farm is preparing for spring -- and beyond.

The farm, which held several popular pop-up festivals on Saturdays last summer, is planning to hold a Farmer’s Market every Sunday, starting May 7, from 9 a.m. to ...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Chili and chowder

It’s a great time for a nice hot bowl of chili, isn’t it? And not just because February 23 is National Chili Day. Any day is good.

Not a fan of chili? How about some good, old-fashioned New England clam chowder – just in time ...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Pancakes and bacon -- what's better

It’s a banner week for breakfast lovers. February 21 is International Pancake Day, and the entire week -- Feb. 19-25 – is National Pancake Week. If that’s not enough, February 26 is National Bacon Day (as if every day isn&...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Toothache? Who ya gonna call?

February 9 is National Toothache Day, and while we’re not quite sure why toothaches get their own day, we are quite sure that Dracut has you covered when it comes to dentists who can treat your toothache.

Affordable Dental Care, 1168 Lakeview Ave...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Bellacure Nails & Spa opens

Bellacure Nails & Spa has opened at 1863 Lakeview Avenue in Dracut. On February 1, Dracut Economic Development held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for owner Kate Ouk, who worked for several other nail salons in area towns before opening her own in Dracut. ...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

This family's business is starting businesses

The Petros family of Dracut has really taken Dracut’s home-business bylaw to heart.

No less than four businesses are run out of the house between dad John, mom Phyllis and daughter Victoria.

In June 2021, Dracut Town Meeting voted to amend the zon...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

The heat is on -- or is it?

OK, so winter has been pretty tame so far. But cold temps and wind chills are in the forecast for this weekend (Feb. 3-5). Is your heating system ready for it? If not, Dracut has you covered with dozens of HVAC contractors available. Give them a call if t...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

'One Stop Print Shop' times 2

Carbon Colors is celebrating nearly 15 years as Dracut’s “One Stop Print Shop” by opening its second location in town.

Now, if you have a commercial or digital printing job – for instance, a sign or direct mailer &am...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Top Donut -- and spinach pie

Ever since Robin and Wendy Ley put their three Top Donut shops – including the one at 1895 Lakeview Avenue – on the market earlier this year, folks in Dracut have been wondering what will happen to their beloved morning coffee-and-doug...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Shared kitchens a hot item in Dracut

When Barry Shannon opened his space in Dracut’s Tennis Plaza earlier this year to produce his Barry’s Hot Sauce, he knew the space would be woefully underutilized.

While he uses the space in the plaza at 1794 Lakeview Avenue a couple da...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Photo synthesis

It’s not that Jenn Plante didn’t like working as a physical therapist. It’s just that she likes taking photos more.

After getting a taste of photography as the photo editor of the newspaper at her alma mater, Amesbury High Sch...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Cheers to Everybody's Sports Place!

Cheers!

Dracut has a new neighborhood tavern, and owners Dan and Dalila Melo are hoping it’s the type of place where everybody knows your name.

In fact, they’ve named the spot -- at the corner of Textile Avenue and Honora Avenue, the for...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Bettencourt Insurance puts a premium on Dracut

Working for Allstate Insurance in Lowell, Leslie Bettencourt spent a few years racking up awards as the top producer year after year.

“From 2015 to 2017, I was the top producer for Massachusetts and New Hampshire,” Leslie says. &ldq...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Have a pizza and beer

October 9, is International Beer and Pizza Day. And because what’s better than beer and pizza, we have compiled a list of some places in Dracut to celebrate the special day. Enjoy!

** Billy’s Market, 636 Merrimack Avenue.

** Brothers Spo...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Hammar's gets to the art of the matter

Looking for a place to hold a birthday party, or for your kids to attend art camp, or just to take a one-day workshop to brush up on an artistic skill?

Hammar’s Art Studio is officially up and running at 1934 Lakeview Avenue, the Beaver Brook Mil...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Holistic health for pets

August 30 is National Holistic Pet Day, and while Dracut has several high-quality pet-care shops, three boast holistic, or more natural, methods of health care.

For more information on Dracut’s holistic options, check out the following.

** Four Pa...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Keller Williams hopes for Success in Dracut

As real-estate agents, Tim Desmarais and Karen Couillard know the old adage: “Location, location, location.”

So when they were driving around Dracut one day recently, they drove by the intersection of Broadway Road and Arlington Street ...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Dracut Exhaust, Downtown Barbell get a lift

Dan Greenhalgh was feeling a little cramped in his car shop at 25 Victory Lane. Dracut Exhaust & Brake does a thriving business, and after 11 years in the building, he was starting to feel a bit cramped.

Then the building next door at 15 Victory Lane -...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Step back in time at Saja Farm

If you stop by Saja Farm, you might feel as though you stepped back in time a few decades, back to a simpler time when folks bought their fruits and vegetables from the local farm and were able to chat with the farmer about the weather, the current crop a...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Get marooned at the Sandbar

One day in late summer of 2021, Zach DeBay and his father, Rick, decided to grab a bite to eat at a restaurant overlooking scenic Long Pond on the spot where the Club Fleur de Lis stood for several decades.

A year later, they own the place.

“We he...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Dracut tailor-made for KK Tailoring & Custom Design

Kate Kamer grew up around people with serious sewing skills.

“My dad’s side did dressmaking, and my mom’s side did quilting and blankets,” Kate says. “It’s in my blood.”

For 13 years, Kat...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Dracut businessmen form cannabis connection with Nova Farms

What started several years ago as a partnership between two Dracut businessmen culminated on June 16, as Nova Farms --- Dracut’s fourth and final retail cannabis dispensary -- officially opened its doors with a daylong celebration.

Nearly five ye...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Don Tito's opens in Dracut

Now that Gil Martinez finally owns his own restaurant, he’s determined to make the most of it.

Don Tito’s Mexican Grill, one of the most highly anticipated new businesses in Dracut in recent memory, opened on June 15 at 34 Broadway Road...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Get your grilling fix at Asados

Tatianna Cuervo loves her dad’s cooking, especially when he grills. So one day, she told him he should open his own restaurant.

And that’s how Asados Firewood Grill began.

Orlando Cuervo was busy enough with his business, Orlando&rsq...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

V.I.S.E. grip in finances

Dracut Economic Development participated in a Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony for V.I.S.E. Bridge at 2100 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut, on June 9.

V.I.S.E. Bridge (the acronym stands for values, integrity, service and excellence) bega...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Cuisines collide at Coco's Cafe

Cathy and Angel Fana had a good thing going with their restaurant in Lawrence. Opened in 2017, Coco's Cafe & Catering was located in a Lawrence mill building and did a strong business. Until last year, when the building was sold and the new o...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Hair today

We told you a few days ago that hair salons would get their time in the spotlight, and that day has arrived. Specifically, May 27 -- National Hairstylist Mental Health Awareness Day -- has arrived.

On May 19, Dracut Economic Development spotlighted barbers...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Sizzling scissors

Take a drive through Dracut and you’ll see that anyone with hair has it made. There are many places to get your hair cut. Today, May 19, is National Barber Mental Health Awareness Day, so we at Dracut Economic Development present to you Dracut&a...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Witness the fitness

So New Year’s came and went, as did your resolution to get fit. Well, it’s not too late. Saturday, May 7, is National Fitness Day, and with beach season coming, it’s a good time to revisit that resolution.

You may have noticed...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Lets dance!

(April 29 is International Dance Day. Dracut has several quality dance studios, so Dracut Economic Development thought this would be a perfect day to highlight them.)

** 5-6-7-8 Dance Studio, 1934 Lakeview Avenue, Unit 4 (Bridgewood Plaza), 978-957-8668, w...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Bailey's Buds making its own history in Dracut

The historic mill that once housed the Butterworth factory, which made its name in the production of textiles in the early 1900s, now houses another historically significant enterprise: the cultivation of cannabis.

Dracut Economic Development held a ribbon...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Hug a plumber today

(April 25, is National Hug a Plumber Day, so Dracut Economic Development thought it would be nice to highlight a Dracut plumbing company in advance. Hugs are optional.)

Steven Polizzotti worked for other plumbing companies for 15 years before he decided to...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Nurturing Little Angels for 40 years

It’s safe to say that the Town of Dracut takes care of its little ones. There are about 20 centers for day care, preschool, pre-kindergartens and kindergarten.

April 21 is National Kindergarten Day, and one of Dracut’s providers for the...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

The 411 on 4/20

Today is April 20, or, in cannabis lingo, 4/20. So because Dracut currently has four cannabis facilities, with a fifth set to open this spring, we here at Dracut Economic Development figured we’d spotlight these businesses on this high holy day....

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Being kind to lawyers

April 12 is International Be Kind to Lawyers Day, and in that spirit, we here at Dracut Economic Development thought we’d be kind and let you know about the fine lawyers with offices in Dracut.

If we left any out, let us know and we’ll ...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Fresh as a Daisy

Kari Landino started her cleaning business about a year ago from her home on Carle Drive in Dracut after about 25 years working in the construction business.

The inspiration to start her own company came from having to clean out her vacation home on Lake O...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

John MacDonald receives Varnum Award

Congratulations to John MacDonald, a member of the Dracut Economic Development Committee. John received the Varnum Award at the Board of Selectmen's meeting on March 22, 2022, mainly for his work with veterans over the years.

The Varnum Award is g...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Dapper Dog coddles canines

March 23 is National Puppy Day, so what are you going to do for your puppies?

Why not bring them to Dapper Dog, for a little bit of TLC (tail, legs and coat).

Dapper Dog owner/groomer Brenda Carpenter and groomer Adam LoCicero will make sure your pooch is t...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Hardys offer 'peace at a difficult time'

Some folks think Paul and Jennifer Hardy have a depressing job. They couldn’t disagree more.

 After operating Blake Funeral Home in Chelmsford since 2010, the couple purchased Dracut Funeral Home from the Gacek family in 2020.

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

'Unleash the champion within' at CKS

CKS Fitness is all about helping you to “unleash the champion within.”

Christopher “CK” Mulenga offers “high-intensity” personal training at CKS, 1595 Lakeview Avenue, Suite 6, in Dracut, that inc...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Get healthy at Nutrition Junction

Arnold Thuku came to the United States from his homeland of Kenya in 2014 at the age of 18, overweight and looking for a new lease on life. He enrolled at Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, where he studied nutrition.

Eight years later and 50 pou...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Dental health

It’s time to put some teeth into this Facebook page.

Sunday, March 6, is National Dentist’s Day, so let’s take this opportunity to brush up on all the dental offices in Dracut that keep our molars immaculate. (Incidentally, Ma...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Get right, Dracut!

Folks, it’s time to Get Right.

Teas, Booster Teas, Mega Teas, Shakes, Mega Coffees – they’re all available to help you “get right.”

Months after teasing Dracut residents with news that The Vibe in Hudson, N....

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Viper is the top dog, thanks to Katz & Hounds

Viper is tough as nails. When he isn’t getting his nails done, that is.

Viper is the canine half of the Dracut Police Department’s K-9 unit. He does what his partner, K-9 Officer Zach Coleman, tells him to, for the most part. And when O...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Something's a-brewin' at A-Brews

A cold beer, hot food and live music. You can’t do much better than that trifecta.

A-Brews Tap & Grill has all three. The restaurant is at 1794 Bridge Street, Suite 1, in the Bridgewood Plaza, and the owners are prepared for some post-pandemi...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Mini Bites, mega flavor

If you’ve never tried a coxinha, prepare your taste buds for a flavor explosion.

Dracut Economic Development held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, February 19, for Mini Bites Factory at 1274 Lakeview Avenue. It’s the fourth Mini B...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Johnson Music hath charms

You couldn’t not like someone who liked the guitar. – Stephen King

Today’s the day to pick up that guitar sitting in your closet and start to learn how to play it. February 11 is National Guitar Day, and if you believe the hor...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Just in time for Valentine's Day

Psst. Guys, Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2022, is four days away. You still have time, but you better head to Charming Petals. And quick!

The folks at Charming Petals Flowers & Custom Picture Framing are ready to assist in your Valentine&...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

A slice and a smile

Wednesday, February 9 is National Pizza Day. (If you’re like us, you consider every day to be National Pizza Day, but there you have it.)

In honor of this most important occasion, Dracut Economic Development is giving you a day to decide where yo...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Sugar Coated contentment

Jennifer Gryckiewicz’s father ran a restaurant and catering company. Her mother owns a preschool. So Jennifer took her dad’s culinary creativity, blended it with her mom’s commitment to kids, and cultivated a career in cakes....

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Advanced placement for car sales

You don’t have to tell Leandro Dias about the state of car sales these days.

Well-documented issues with the supply chain, a shortage of microchips for new cars and the near flat-lining of auto production in the wake of COVID-19 caused a shortage...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Dracut welcomes 2nd Heav'nly Donuts, Racewayy

Lovers of fresh doughnuts and coffee have another reason to celebrate in Dracut.

The local, family-owned chain Heav’nly Donuts opened its second Dracut location at 1499 Broadway Road in the same plaza as the new Racewayy Gas & Convenience. It...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Fingers bored? Try a fingerboard

Have you ever wanted to try skateboarding but aren’t really big into falling? Maybe you’re better with your hands than your feet?

Why not give fingerboarding a shot?

If you’ve never heard of fingerboarding, you don’t ...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Define Fitness your own way

Andrea “AJ” Leaver likes to have a good time. She also likes to work out and stay in shape. The two, of course, don’t have to be mutually exclusive -- except, perhaps, when you own a bar and a fitness facility.

Andrea owned Th...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

A clean home is a Happy Home

Does your house need a clean sweep … and mop … and dust … and scrub?

Pick up the phone (if you can find it) and call Happy Home Cleaning. Danielle Golio will make your home happy. And since January 14 is National Organize Y...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Radio daze

Sick and tired of hearing the same old songs on the radio dial? Ready to try something new?

Tune in to Boston’s Best Radio and check out what Ernie Houle and gang are playing. And what better day to do that than Public Radio Broadcasting Day &...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

All about service at Health Care Family Pharmacy

When Sam Hantzis decided to open Health Care Family Pharmacy, he found a spot in the Village Square plaza at 14 Loon Hill Road in Dracut, almost directly across the street from CVS. Madness, some might have said. But to Sam, there was a method.

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Dancing days are here again

The website for Lisa Pilato Dance Center states that “shaping tiny humans through the art of dance” is the passion of Director Lisa Pilato Fuller.

In her four-decade career of teaching dance – 35 years at its current location,...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Kenpo Karate kid

Like many who grew up in the ’70s, George Thibault watched the TV series “Kung Fu” and thought, “That’s what I want to do with my life.”

And so he did.

Not right away, mind you. First, he became a ...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Driven to succeed

So you live in Dracut and plan to go out on New Year’s Eve but you need a local driving service.

That’s where Dracut-based Euro-American Transportation comes in. They’ll pick you up, get you to where you’re going and...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Olin Fitness is back in shape

Olin Fitness is getting in shape so it can continue to whip you into shape.

Renovations at the personal training studio at Beaver Brook Village, 91 Mill Street, Suite 7, in Dracut are nearing completion, though Olin managed to remain open during the work. ...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

She's on the case

Tami Dristiliaris had a perfectly good career going as a maternity nurse at Lowell General Hospital. But she wanted to be her own boss, and that’s kind of tough to do when you’re a nurse.

So she went to Suffolk Law School and, in 2002, ...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

He minds his own beeswax

Cameron Bosnic got stung by the bee bug a few years ago.

The Dracut resident decided to educate himself on bees when he started reading about how the insects were headed to extinction. In 2018, he took action.

“I had been reading about the loss of...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Abdinoor will floor you

Mike Abdinoor has your floor covered.

Mike has owned and operated Abdinoor Flooring since the mid-1970s. He moved it from Bridgewood Plaza on Bridge Street to its current location, 109 Arlington Street, about 12 years ago.

If it’s a floor, you can...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Pipe dream comes true for New Era

Out with the old and in with the new – New Era, that is.

New Era Plumbing & HVAC opened for business at 1278 Lakeview Avenue in November, and Dracut Economic Development held a ribbon-cutting and grand-opening ceremony on December 10 to offic...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Clean sweep with Keefe Cleanouts

Are you moving and don’t know what to do with all the stuff you’ve accumulated through the years?

Call Keefe Cleanouts in Dracut. Jim Keefe has been hauling stuff out of homes throughout the area for decades.

It started with Jim&rsqu...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 12, 2023

Climb into Tree House

If you grew up with a treehouse in your backyard, you may get that same feeling when you enter Dracut’s newest retail cannabis store. Of course, you probably didn’t take an elevator up to your backyard treehouse.

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

The gift of music

It’s an age-old question at holiday time: What do you get the person who has everything?

Well, do they have a musical instrument? And if so, do they know how to play it? Dracut Music Centre could be the place to shop.

David Chandonnet has owned an...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Woah Nellies! Dracut gets BBQ

All Janet Leach wanted to do was make, bottle and sell her own barbecue sauce. Opening a restaurant wasn’t supposed to be part of the deal.

But there she was on December 2, cutting the ribbon to officially open her new eatery, Woah Nellies BBQ &a...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

His aim is true

Joe Rufiange has a lot in his sights.

At 31, he owns and operates On Target Firearms & Indoor Range, he’s planning an addition and renovation to the 1852 Bridge Street facility, and he and his wife have a 9-week-old son at home.

And then there’s the Toy...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 12, 2023

Thantawan Thai honors Heroes Among Us

Do you know someone in Dracut who goes above and beyond? Someone who helps in the community but doesn’t receive a lot of recognition? You can nominate that person for the Heroes Among Us award at Thantawan Thai Restaurant. Once a month, owner Ji...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Mattox mesmerizes

If you start to feel sleepy while reading this, Tom Mattox must really be good at his job.

Well, actually it’s his side gig. Tom is an engineer at Raytheon by day, and a hypnotist/comedian nights and weekends, performing at functions and private ...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Giving thanks for Manolis Family Foundation

Chalk up another 2,000 local families helped by the Manolis Family Foundation this Thanksgiving.

Elias Manolis, whose family owns Dracut House of Pizza, 1067 Lakeview Avenue, said more than 100 volunteers helped pack about 10,000 turkey dinners over the we...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

All in the Family

Family Pizza had its name even before the Garcia brothers got their hands on it. And it’s no wonder they kept the name. The restaurant is truly a Family affair.

Back in 1986, Rodrigo Garcia was a kid of 22 when his brother, Rogerio, was working a...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

New owner, same Jimmy's Convenience

Jimmy’s Convenience Store has been around for a while -- way before 2009, when Bhavna Patel started working behind the counter at the 286 Pleasant Street shop, ringing up customers and running their Keno cards.

Twelve years later, you’l...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Scripts and spanikopita

When you go to any old pharmacy to pick up a prescription, you can expect to be able to pick up some tissues, a snack and soda, maybe even a book or magazine. But how many pharmacies sell homemade spanakopita?

Alexander’s Pharmacy, at 505 Nashua ...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Back to formal

Weddings are back in vogue in 2021 after the year that wasn’t. So where are you going to find a tux for the big day?

Head over to Sully’s Tuxedos & Formal Wear at 1734 Lakeview Avenue, in the Tennis Plaza.

Bill Sullivan has been in t...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Hit Command D for adventure

In 1972, a superhero rose from a decimated, post-apocalyptic Earth after “The Great Disaster.” The hero was Kamandi, the last survivor of a human outpost called “Command D” (hence the boy’s name), near wha...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Town jewel

Whether you’re looking for a new piece of jewelry or want to repair a cherished heirloom, Dracut Jewelry Repair & Design is the place to go.

Owner Adam Desrosiers’ shop at 316 Pleasant Street (across from Hannaford’s and n...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 10, 2023

L'Hussier still a family business

David L’Hussier was a young father selling life insurance for a large Boston-based firm when he decided to start his own company out of his home at 1641 Bridge Street in Dracut.

Today, L’Hussier Insurance Agency is in that same building...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Small Quest, big savings

Where can you buy a comforter for $90 that would have cost you 300 bucks at a big-box store? Or a bottle of hand-sanitizer for $5 that you would have paid three times as much for elsewhere? Or a brand-new pair of Skechers for $40 that you would have spent...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Epic proportions

Music can set a mood. Whether it’s a movie, TV show or commercial, the right music can make or break it.

That’s where Epic Melody Productions comes in. Co-founders Matthew Valliere and Andrew Bjorkman founded the Dracut-based business a...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 10, 2023

'A cafe for cravings'

Smoothies. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Bagels and cream cheese. Pastries. Ice cream. You name it, Frobie’s Café has it.

In 2014, Dan and Stephanie Themeles of Pelham decided to “take a crazy chance” and open a c...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Blue Shutters can open doors

Wendy Sullivan knows how tough it can be to start your own business. There are a lot of headaches involved, and creating and maintaining a website is likely not at the top of the to-do list.

She can take care of that for you.

“It can be i...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Just paws

Pets deserve pampering just as people do. That’s what Shannon Duggan believes, and that’s what her clients get.

Shannon owns Four Paws Only at 5 Gerard Street, on the corner of Lakeview Avenue, across from Bobola’s Restaurant....

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Meat again

Just to be clear, there is no Budnick in Brown & Budnick Meats. But according to Jeff Brown (one of two Browns), that doesn’t stop people from calling the butcher shop/deli “Budnick’s.”

Jeff and his brother, Rick...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Pizza? A Primo idea

Pizza is always a good choice. That’s a fact. But Pizza With a Purpose? That’s even better.

Primo Pizza, 149 Parker Avenue, is donating $1 for every pizza sold in the month of October 2021, National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, to ...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Skate into Sports Madness

Bob Bursey has cornered the market on sports equipment from his corner store in Village Square on Broadway Road.

Bob boasts that Sports Madness is “Dracut’s number-one sports store,” and it’s hard to argue. It also h...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Dial up the 978 Cafe

As a student at Lowell Catholic High School, Dara Svay had a dream of opening his own café, serving coffees, teas and sandwiches. In 2019, his dream came true when he and his then-girlfriend (now wife), Yahdirys "Didi" Liranzo-Svay, o...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Designs on Dracut

Phil Thibault is all about building. Building homes. Building commercial structures. Building community.

He started Philippe Thibault Architect out of his Dracut home in 2007 and, about four years ago, started renting an office in the Enterprise Bank build...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 10, 2023

With precision

Tucked into the mill at Beaver Brook Village, 1934 Lakeview Avenue, KCR Manufacturing has molded a growing business in precision machining.

Kevin Robert is pretty much a one-man machine shop, offering CNC milling, turning technology, production and R&D...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 10, 2023

We all scream

A wise person once said, “If you want to make everyone happy, sell ice cream.” It works for Michelle Santos.

A teacher by profession, Michelle bought an ice-cream truck eight years ago and called her Aiken Avenue-based business Michelle...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 10, 2023

They rise to the occasion

In spring 2021, Amanda Clermont and Rachel Polizzotti combined their years of experience in marketing and social media into one, creating Rise: A Social Relations Firm.

The Dracut residents offer their clients expertise in managing social media, including ...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Prime time

Louis Melo was working for an electronics company that decided to move its operations to Texas. The Dracut father of two didn’t want to make the move. Instead, he opened his own shop, Prime Electronics, at 2004 Lakeview Avenue, in the plaza acro...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 10, 2023

J&J still brings the heat

J&J Heating & Air Conditioning has been at 17 Arlington Street, Dracut (next to Wendy’s), since 1969, but the J&J of the title haven’t been part of the business since 1972.

Joe Ayotte and John McCann started the company, but...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Stay on the line

Joe and Tricia Forster opened Tavern on the Line in 2019 at 1794 Bridge Street, in the spot that previously housed Maguire’s Tavern. 

The name Tavern on the Line has two meanings: The restaurant is a stone’s throw from the Pelh...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Day time

day associates logo

On Lakeview Avenue, a couple hundred yards east of the intersection with Mammoth Road, stands a nondescript house with a spire on the roof and a small, barely visible sign in front that reads “Day Associates, Inc.” It looks like a hund...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Green Star on the RISE

October 5, 2021, marked the one-year anniversary of the opening of Green Star Herbals, Dracut’s first recreational marijuana store. Green Star was the first to open since the Town of Dracut voted to allow retail marijuana facilities. Since then,...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Up a Lazy River

lazy river logo

If the name Lazy River conjures up images of floating down said lazy river without a care in the world, we hate to pop your thought balloon. Lazy River Products, one of two retail marijuana facilities in operation in Dracut (with two more in the works), i...

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Economic Development Blog
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Dracut has farms

Dracut has farms. Oh boy, does Dracut have farms. Economic Development Project Planner Dan Phelps recently took a farm tour (there are about 15 working farms!), stopping in at those that were open at the time. Shaw Farm, a fourth-generation farm, is proba...

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Economic Development Blog

News Flash

Posted on: April 25, 2023

Thanks Old Home Day Committee!

Fire Department Dracut MA

Dracut Fire Department Thanks Old Home Day Committee for Donation of Equipment for Marine Units.

Chief Richard Patterson and the Dracut Fire Department would like to thank the Old Home Day Committee for funding the purchase of safety equipment, rescue equipment and waterproof portable radios to equip the department's new Marine Units.

Earlier this yea...

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Fire Department
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Emergency Alerts Sign Up

Town of Dracut MA - Town, Fire and Police Logos

Get alerts via telephone, text message, and email for any urgent public safety message.

The Town of Dracut has instituted the CodeRED Emergency Notification System.

CodeRED is a web-based critical communication solution that enables local public safety personnel to notify residents and businesses by telephone, text message, email, and social m...

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Fire Department

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Posted on: May 8, 2023

Jaygee's Fun Passes

JayGee's Fun Passes Are Back!

Just $19.00

Get yours today at the Dracut Recreation Office!

Your Fun Pass includes the following:

1 Go Kart Ticket

1 Round of Miniature Golf

1 Bumper Boat Ticket

1 Bumper Car Ticket

1 Batting Cage Token

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Recreation Department

News Flash

Posted on: May 2, 2023

Veteran’s Park Construction

Beaver Farm Trail Bridge

Please be advised that Veteran’s Park will be undergoing construction on the sidewalks and parking lot. We will be closing off a portion of the parking area to mobilize equipment.  This construction will be ongoing throughout June.

The p...

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Read On... Town Hall News
Posted on: June 1, 2023

Dracut Summer Movies in the Park - DreamWorks "The Bad Guys"

Movie Night

The Dracut Cultural Council, a community-based organization dedicated to promoting cultural events and activities, has recently announced plans to show the DreamWorks movie "The Bad Guys" at one of the local parks in the near future.

"The Ba...

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Summer Movies in the Park Poster (PDF) Town Hall News
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Important Trash/Recycling Information

Trash can

The Town of Dracut has posted the 2023 Automated Bi-Weekly Recycling Collection Calendar (PDF) online for your convenience. 

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please contact us online or call us at 978-452-1908.

To get information re...

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Town Hall News
Posted on: June 7, 2023

Current Board/Committee Vacancies

Town Hall entrance

As of 06-07-2023, the following Boards & Committees have openings:

Board of Selectmen Appointed Boards & Committees:

  • Dracut Cultural Council - 2 Opening 
  • Open Space Committee - 1 Opening
  • Planning Board, Alternate - 1 Opening

Town Manager Appoi...

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Town Hall News

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