Nearby Casino Deal Close, Patriot Place Expanding, and More Regional Business News

A look at what is happening with some businesses in the area.

New Deal Close For Nearby Casino, Governor Says Governor Deval Patrick and the Mashpee Womponoag Tribe reportedly close to finalizing an agreement for a $500 million casino 10 miles from Easton on the intersection of Route 140 and Route 24 in Taunton. Patrick said Thursday that his administration has reached an agreement-in-principle on a revised casino compact with the Mashpee Womponoag tribe, according to the Boston Herald. Art and Soul Tattoo Offers a History in Ink Anna Michener started the Art and Soul Tattoo shop three years ago, but she said her love of art has gone on a lot longer than that. “I’ve always drawn my whole life,” she said. “There are a lot of artists in the family, so I was always encouraged.” She said she started her …

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Easton Music Teacher Shares Craft and Other Regional Business News

A look at some business stories from around the region.

Easton Music Teacher Looks to Share Craft With Others Harris Shilakowski got his first taste of music when he was 6-years-old. “I just totally fell in love with it,” he said. “I went home to my mom and said I’ve got to play the violin.” Shilakowski is now a music teacher in Easton running the Easton Music School, and he plays in string quartets and other groups throughout the area. He said he’s played in orchestras all over New England and has played with many classical musicians. Shilakowski learned and studied with Boston Symphony Orchestra first violinist Leo Panasevich. Jimmy's Pub in Mansfield: A Mainstay for More Than 30 Years George Pantos has owned the Mansfield mainstay Jimmy’s Pub for more than 30 years, and has made more than …

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What's Open And Closed On Thanksgiving?

Happy Thanksgiving! Here's some information to help you get around today.

The day has arrived to give thanks and gorge oneself on a bountiful meal. If you need to run into town to get any last minute items, though, it may be wise to first know what's open and what's not on Thanksgiving Day Thursday.

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TELL US: Should Mass. Blue Laws Be Eliminated?

Blue laws prohibit retailers from opening before midnight on Black Friday.

Black Friday is starting earlier than ever, as some national retailers have announced they will open the night of Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 22. However, here in Massachusetts, state blue laws prohibit stores from opening until midnight, according to a report by the Boston Globe.  Current blue laws prohibit retailers in the state from opening on Thanksgiving, thus preventing them from getting an early start on Black Friday sales, according to the Globe article. Some exceptions are restaurants, health care facilities and gas stations.  The laws, instituted in the 17th century, are intended to make sure holidays are properly observed, according to the Boston Globe.  Are Massachusetts' blue laws outdated? Should they be eliminated? Tell us …

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Hilliards Looks to Keep Fundraising Easy and Local, More Nearby Restaurant and Business News

Also in this month's restaurant round-up: A Stoughton woman won a contest to have a burger appear on the menu at Wahlburgers in Hingham.

We know Easton residents don’t just stay in town when they want a night out and a break from cooking.   Restaurant coming and goings, new business and the best dishes and recipes are among the items that have appeared on Patch sites around the region over the past month. Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories covered in the past month. Easton Hilliards Looks to Keep Fundraising Easy and Local  When it comes to selling candy bars for fundraising efforts, Hilliards House of Candy takes pride in dealing with the local organizations and small groups that some chocolate-making conglomerates might otherwise overlook. Check out Patch's profile of the local shop from earlier in September. CANTON PHOTOS: Orange Leaf Grand Opening  …

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Home Sales Up in Easton

A new report says home sales have increased in Easton from May 2011 to May 2012. Year-to-date sales are also up in town.

Easton saw 10 home sales in May 2012, an increase from May 2011 when there were 6 home sales in town, according to a new housing report. Easton also has had 49 home sales, year to date, up from 39 in 2011, The Warren Group reported. Overall, home sales in Massachusetts were up nearly 35 percent in May, the largest jump since June 2010, according to the firm. Other local towns saw the following trends: Avon: Brockton: Canton: Dedham: Easton: Foxborough: Mansfield: Norton: Norwood: Randolph: Sharon: Walpole: Westwood: Wrentham:

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Claim Your Business Listing on Easton Patch [VIDEO]

Patch Places has all of the info on local restaurants, salons, shops and more—make it yours!

When Patch launched in Easton in October 2010, editors and contributors ventured to local businesses to collect information for our directory. The result: Patch Places. Patch Places is the spot to find descriptions, hours, accepted payment methods and more for spots around town. You can even see what your neighbors think of a business before you try it or write your own review. But local businesses get extra bonuses when they claim their free listing. Owners or managers can sign in and search for their business. Underneath the photos, there is a box with the question: Do you own or manage this location? Claim it! Just click Claim it! and a form will pop up asking for contact information and authorization to claim it. Within a few days, …

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What Properties Sold in the Area This Week?

A sampling of homes sold in the area this past week.

Click on the photo at right to look at a photo gallery of homes that sold in the area from Feb. 23 - Feb 29. MLS data courtesy of www.newenglandmoves.com. In the market for a new home? Be sure to check out our House Hunt column on Fridays for open houses in your area. 16 Reynolds Street, Easton Sale date: Feb. 29 Days on market: 147 Sale price: $355,500 Listed price: $379,900 Bedrooms: 5 Full bathrooms: 2 Half bathrooms: 0 Square feet: 1917   50 Fairway Lane, Foxborough Sale date: Feb. 28 Days on market: 353 Sale price: $450,000 Listed price: $499,900 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Half-Bathrooms: 1 Square feet: 2666   329 Balcom Street, Mansfield Sale date: Feb. 24 Days on market: 96 Sale price: $335,000 Listed price: $347,000 Bedrooms: 5 …

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House Hunt: Open Houses This Weekend

A look at some area open houses this weekend.

Today, we bring you House Hunt—a weekly column dedicated to providing a sampling of real estate open houses in the surrounding area. Make sure to check back with Patch each Friday for more open house listings. Information provided courtesy of AOL Real Estate. To view listings in Easton, click here. To view listings in Mansfield, click here. To view listings in Stoughton, click here. To view listings in Sharon, click here. To view listings in Norton, click here. To view listings in Wrentham, click here. To view listings in Foxborough, click here.

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What Properties Sold in the Area This Week?

A sampling of homes sold in the area this past week.

Click on the photo at right to look at a photo gallery of homes that sold in the area from Jan. 26 - Feb 1. MLS data courtesy of www.newenglandmoves.com. In the market for a new home? Be sure to check out our House Hunt column on Fridays for open houses in your area. 23 Lullaby Lane, Easton Sale date: Feb. 1 Days on market: 245 Sale price: $815,000 Listed price: $849,800 Bedrooms: 4 Full bathrooms: 3 Half bathrooms: 1 Square feet: 3840   16 Sweetmeadow Drive, Easton Sale date: Feb. 1 Days on market: 181 Sale price: $579,000 Listed price: $595,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Half-Bathrooms: 1 Square feet: 3158   50 Eisenhower Drive, Sharon Sale date: Jan. 31 Days on market: 145 Sale price: $482,500 Listed price: $499,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms…

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