By Theresa Knapp 

There has been a lot of activity near Medway Commons in recent months. 

Chipotle (and Starbucks)

According to a Planning and Economic Development Board notice for public hearing, the applicant is Charter Realty and Development Corporation of Greenwich, CT, which is asking for “approval of drive-thru special permit and a minor site plan for building renovations and site improvements to the former McDonald’s building…and for the configuration of the Starbucks drive-thru lane.” 

The notice says the “applicant proposes to divide and renovate the interior and exterior of the former McDonald’s building to accommodate two new restaurant tenants. The primary tenant space will be occupied by Chipotle and includes on-site seating and an order ahead, drive-thru pick-up window. The tenant for the second restaurant space is not yet finalized. The building size will not change. There is no increase in parking.”

The plan also calls for “a substantial redesign and re-routing of the Starbucks drivethru lane…an outdoor seating area for Chipotle, additional crosswalks and sidewalks, landscaping, and construction of a right-turn lane in the driveway area south of the subject building to provide better access to the businesses located in the southern portion of Medway Commons.”

Bright Path Child Care 

Construction of the new Bright Path Child Care, whose playground now occupies part of the former parking lot at Medway Commons, has nearly finished all town requirements and plans to open as soon as it receives its childcare license from the state. 

Milford Regional Hospital Medical Facility

Across the street, a 2.2-acre site has been carved out of the cow pasture next to Walgreens, and is now known as ‘68A Main Street.’

The Planning and Economic Development Board is working with Milford Whitinsville Regional Hospital for a new Milford Regional Hospital Medical Facility to be built on that site. Town documents indicate the proposed 21,900 square foot building will offer pediatric care, women’s health, wellness, emergency care, lab, and x-ray services.

PEDB records show a noise study was performed at the property line, relative to homes on Robin Circle, and it was determined “the expected noise was found to be in compliance.” All work must be completed within three years. 

For more information on these projects, visit www.townofmedway.org