Black Friday Hours For Area Stores and Malls

Planning to brave the cold and the crowds to get that big deal on Friday? This information will help you map your strategy!

It remains the craziest and busiest day of the Christmas shopping season. Black Friday. Over the years, the Friday after Thanksgiving has become synonymous with bargains and the chance to buy the hottest gifts for the holidays. If you plan to brave the cold and the crowds to get that big deal on Friday, you will need to know when stores in Tewksbury and the surrounding area will be open in order to plan your shopping strategy. Regional Malls: Burlington Mall: 12:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Liberty Tree Mall (Danvers): 12:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Northshore Mall (Peabody): 12:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Pheasant Lane Mall (Nashua, NH): 12 a.m.– 10 p.m. Solomon Pond Mall (Marlboro): 12:30 a.m.-10 p.m. The Mall of New Hampshire (Manchester, NH): 12 a.m. – 10 p.m. The Mall at…

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Honest Joe

11:33 pm on Wednesday, November 21, 2012

I think it's great that some stores open up after midnight. It gives the folks that have to work during the day a chance at the Black Friday deals too.   more ›

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Friday, May 25

Bits of knowledge to help you be the smartest person revved up for Senior Week!

Here are five pieces of information designed to get your weekend off to a rockin' start and to help make you the smartest person in the 12-items or less aisle at the supermarket (even though you really have 14 items, shhhhh!) 1. Your Local Weekend Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, there is a chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind between 3 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Friday Night: Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind between …

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UPDATED: Fans Share Photos Of Star Encounters At 'Grownups 2' Shoot

Rainy weather doesn't deter residents looking for a brush with Hollywood.

A little rain (or even a lot) wasn't going to deter Merrimack Valley residents, hoping to catch a glimpse of some of the stars of "Grownups 2", as the film crew shot scenes at the Tewksbury KMart this week. Filming began on Monday and is expected to conclude Wednesday (May 23) before the crew shifts production to Swampscott and Marblehead. Some fans just caught a fleeting glimpse of stars such as Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and Kevin James, as they entered and existed the store through the garden section. Others were fortunate enough to grab the attention of the actors long enough to grab a quick photo. For KMart, the opportunity to serve as a location for a Hollywood movie shoot has ben a nice little boon. Store manager Paul Boisvert said …

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Sandler, 'Grownups 2' Crew Shooting In Tewksbury Today

Filming began Monday at Tewskbury Kmart.

Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and other members of the cast and crew from 'Grownups 2' will be at the Tewksbury Kmart today (May 22) this morning, filming a scene for the film. Shooting actually began on Monday (May21), according to a report in onlocationvacations.com. According to the report, Sandler, Rock, Kevin James, Nick Swarsdon and Alexander Ludwig (The Hunger Games) were all spotted on location at the Kmart on Route 38 on Monday. Some fans were fortunate to have their photos taken with the stars. Will you be headed to KMart to watch the filming today? Send your fan photos to Tewksbury@patch.com. We'll continue to have more information on the movie shoot as it becomes available.

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Your Child Could Be In The New Adam Sandler/Taylor Lautner Movie

"Grownups 2" set to film in Tewksbury next week.

Rumors and speculation regarding scenes for the new Adam Sandler movie "Grownups 2" being filmed in Tewksbury were confirmed this week. The production crew will be filming at the Tewksbury KMart at least one day (May 23) next week and possibly more. It's unclear, at this time, which of the cast members will be in Tewksbury for the shoot. What is clear, however, is that your child might have the chance to appear in the movie. The following casting announcement was published recently by Sande Alessi Casting of Boston. "CASTING NOTICE: Grown Ups 2 -- Shoots Wednesday, May 23, 2012 in Tewksbury, MA.  REDHEAD KIDS: PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT IF YOU CAME TO OPEN CALL. WE HAVE ALREADY PULLED EVERY REDHEAD IN THIS AGE GROUP FROM THE FILES. Boys or girls…

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Excellent Chance Sandler, Lautner Movie Will Shoot Scene In Tewksbury

KMart, production company working out the final details.

What seemed to start out as a pipe dream looks to becoming a reality. According to store officials, there is an excellent chance that a scene from the upcoming movie "Grown Ups 2", starring Adam Sandler and Kevin James, will be shot at the Tewksbury KMart, 10 Main St. KMart store manager Paul Boisvert confirmed that members of the production company for the movie came to the store on Wednesday to scout the location and that the meeting went very well. "We've got to meet one more time to work out some details," said Boisvert. "i think the fact that Sandler is a big fan of KMart has helped." David Gay, chairman of both the Board of Selectmen and the Economic Development Commission, was thrilled when told Hollywood may be paying a visit to …

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Police Log

UPDATED: Two Arrested For Stealing Salvation Army Kettle

The following information was supplied by the Tewksbury Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

UPDATED: Sunday, Nov. 27, 10:30 a.m. Two men will be arraigned in Lowell District Court on Monday after allegedly stealing money from a charity collection at Stadium Plaza on Friday (Nov. 25). Joseph Sperry, 23, 30 Sycamore St., Lowell, a former Tewksbury resident, was arrested by Lowell Police after being chased from the scene by two good samaritans. Kirk Proctor, 19, of Tewksbury, was later arrested by Tewksbury and Billerica Police in Billerica. According to Tewksbury Police, the incident began just before 2 p.m., when dispatch received a call reporting that a man had just stolen a Salvation Army Kettle in front of Kmart. The caller also indicated that one suspect was being chased by two citizens. According to thre police report, the …

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5 Awesome Black Friday Deals In Tewksbury

Here are just a fraction of the bargains you can find on Friday without ever leaving Tewksbury.

Here are five outstanding Black Friday Deals. 1. HP AMD Dual Core Laptop just $248: This awesome deal can be found at Walmart, 333 Main St. Walmart will begin its Black Friday Sale at midnight. 2. Buy One Get One Free Toys: This is being offered as part of a three-day sale (Th. -Sat.) at CVS locations at 10 Main St. and 1900 Main St. The store will be open Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 3. Trim-a-home Blue Mountain 6-foot artificial Christmas Tree for just $19.99: This amazing deal can be found at KMart, 10 Main St. The tree regularly sells for $49.99. "Blue Friday" deals at KMart run from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. 4. Snuggies for just $3: You know, Snuggies! Those awesome cuddly blankets with sleeves. You know …

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POLL: Which New Business Excites You Most?

Tewksbury business has gotten a shot in the arm this fall. Which piece means the most to you?

This week's poll has to do with the suddenly vibrant business landscape in Tewksbury. John Ryan's Pub, Thermo Fisher, Kmart, Walmart, Ocean State Job Lots ... what has you excited?

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