Crossroads closes
Restaurants come and go. It is rare to have a run of 38 years, especially under the same ownership. Acton native Jay Manning, owner of Crossroads, announced a few weeks ago that his business will close April 18. In the meantime, people are lining up to say goodbye and get in a last bite.
Acton Exchange will publish an interview with Mr. Manning later this month.
McGovern Subaru ribbon cutting
McGovern Subaru opened its new location in Nagog Mall in November, completing a move from their previous spot in South Acton. On Friday April 10, the dealership hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony. Patricia Costa, Acton’s economic development director, emceed the festivities that were also attended by executives of the McGovern Auto Group, including owner Matt McGovern; representatives of New England Subaru; Town Manager John Mangiaratti; and Select Board Members David Martin and Alissa Nicol. John Mangiaratti and Anna O’Sullivan from Representative Simon Cataldo’s office read proclamations.
The ribbon cutting was only the beginning of a full day of events. Food was served throughout the day and a live band entertained in the evening.
The McGovern family owned a bakery in South Acton and moved to a farm in Dunstable in 1947. Before Nagog Mall was built, Matt McGovern’s father was interested in purchasing Nagog Farm but was talked out of it by Matt’s grandfather.
Matt McGovern started his business in 2016 and he now owns 40 dealerships, including McGovern Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Acton. McGovern Auto Group also owns the remainder of Nagog Mall, including the restaurant building on the small pond that most recently housed Frolic and Detour. Matt McGovern said that he intends to open another restaurant there in the future.
Leo Cavalier welding full reopened
Leo Cavalier Inc., specializing in welding and fabrication, shut down briefly a year ago. The company was purchased by John Durkin’s Onyx Corporation and is now fully reopened.
https://cavelierwelding.net/ Weatherbee St., 978 369 9730.
Post Road Carpet One celebrates golden anniversary
Sam Paoini opened Post Road Carpet fifty years ago. To celebrate, he and his family hosted an anniversary party at his 222 Great Road store. Acton Economic Development Director Patricia Costa, Representative Dan Sena, Senator Jamie Eldridge, Anna O’Sullivan from Simon Cataldo’s office, and Town Manager John Mangiaratti attended the event along with friends and customers.
Paoini was a carpet salesman who travelled the local area selling to carpet stores. In 1976 he decided to open his own store and bought the building in West Acton that now houses Tables to Teapots. In 1989 he moved his business to the current Great Road location and, two years later, he added an attached warehouse behind the store that now houses his remnant collection.
Sam is now semi-retired but still enjoys coming to work. He handed off day-to-day operations years ago to his son, Joe and, five years ago, grandson Trevor joined the management team.
Jersey Mikes coming to town
Jersey Mikes will begin remodeling one of the vacant retail areas created when Stop and Shop moved into their Main St. location. Construction is set to start next month with opening later this year. Founder Mike Manzo opened his first store in 1956 on the Jersey Shore offering a new sandwich style: the submarine or “sub.”
Jimmy John’s also coming to town
Jimmy John’s, known for its sandwiches, gyros, and wraps, will share space with Dunkin Donuts at 182 Great Road. They will remodel the area formerly occupied by Baskins and Robbins. The first Jimmy John’s opened in 1983 in Illinois by Jimmy John Liautaud.
Jeff Brown is the Acton Exchange business beat reporter.
