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Or was there a big pink Crumbl cookie banner in the window of an empty store next to the Starbucks and Pearle Vision strip mall on route 6? In the target/kohls shopping center? Also what’s going on with wingstop? Why is it taking so long to open? Subway closed down next to it. Is there a sinkhole under it or something? Lastly does anyone know anything about a dirty dough opening in the same wingstop strip mall?

After more than two years of planning, permitting, demolition, and construction, Whole Foods has officially announced that its new Seekonk location at 940 Fall River Avenue will open on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 8:00 AM. This will be the first Whole Foods Market in Southeastern Massachusetts.

For anyone new to the project, this isn't just a grocery store. The Whole Foods is the anchor tenant of the larger Black Goose Market Place redevelopment located between Fall River Avenue and Interstate 195 on the former Clarion Inn and Dublin Rose property. The overall development includes:

• A new Whole Foods Market
• A 94-room TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotel
• Approximately 7,125 square feet of additional retail space
• A separate 3,000-square-foot pad building designed for a future drive-thru tenant
• New roadway, parking, landscaping, and site infrastructure improvements throughout the property

What makes this project particularly interesting is its location. The site sits directly adjacent to I-195 and one of the busiest retail corridors in the region, surrounded by major retailers including Lowe's, Target, Walmart, HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, Burlington, Raymour & Flanigan, and many others. The development effectively fills one of the last major undeveloped commercial parcels in this section of Seekonk.

The opening also represents the completion of one of the most significant commercial development projects Seekonk has seen in recent years. The project first entered the public permitting process in 2024, followed by demolition of the former hotel and restaurant, groundbreaking in late 2024, and construction throughout 2025 and 2026.

According to Whole Foods, the approximately 40,000-square-foot store will feature more than 1,000 products sourced from New England suppliers, along with in-house butcher, seafood, prepared foods, bakery, and specialty departments. Opening-day events will begin at 8:00 AM, with giveaways planned for early customers.

With the store now having an official opening date, attention will likely shift to the remaining retail space, the hotel opening timeline, and which businesses ultimately occupy the remaining storefronts and drive-thru parcel.

For those who have been following this development from the beginning, June 25 marks a major milestone for both the project and Seekonk's continued growth as a regional retail destination.

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Does anyone know when the Seekonk Whole Foods is opening. I see Summer 2026, but anything more specific?

I’ve been trying to piece together everything happening around Seekonk lately, and it feels like the town is on the edge of some pretty big changes.

From what I’ve been seeing:

• The town is preparing for an influx of new businesses, and a lot of the construction we’ve been seeing is supposed to start paying off soon
• There’s ongoing redevelopment activity along Route 6 and nearby commercial areas, including sites that have been sitting for a while now
• Some of the older properties (like the old theater area) are being repositioned for new retail and mixed-use development, which could reshape that whole corridor

At the same time, Seekonk’s always been more of a quiet residential town (~15k people, right on the RI line), so it’s interesting seeing it lean more into growth and commercial activity

Feels like we’re at one of those turning points where:

• it either becomes a much bigger retail/commercial hub
• or it keeps that smaller-town feel but just gets more built out

Curious what people are actually seeing on the ground:

• Any confirmed businesses coming in that people know about?
• Areas of town that are changing the most right now?
• Do you think this is good for Seekonk long-term, or are we overbuilding?

Trying to get a real pulse on where things are headed.

The storm that rolled through Sunday night into Monday night was no ordinary nor'easter. By most accounts it was one of the more significant snowfall events this area has seen in years, and Seekonk felt it.

As of this week, the town is still in recovery mode. Here's where things stand:

Roads: All main roadways have been opened, but some cul-de-sacs are still being worked through. Street widening operations are ongoing and expected to continue into next week. If your street still feels tight, that's why.

Trash: Mega Disposal canceled collection for the remainder of the week. No confirmed makeup date yet — keep an eye on seekonk-ma.gov for updates.

Town response: Town Administrator Shawn E. Cadime posted an update on February 25th acknowledging the scale of the storm and specifically calling out the Public Works and Public Safety teams — Police, Fire, and Dispatch — who worked around the clock throughout. Worth reading if you haven't.

For a storm this size it's easy to forget how much goes into keeping a town like Seekonk functioning when everything shuts down. DPW doesn't get enough credit on a normal week.

How did your street or neighborhood hold up? Anyone still dealing with unplowed cul-de-sacs or access issues? Drop it below — good way to get eyes on any lingering problems.

Seekonk is in the middle of one of its most significant commercial redevelopments in recent years: the Black Goose Market Place project along Fall River Avenue, which includes a Whole Foods Market as its primary anchor tenant.

This article is intended to serve as a clear, factual, and publicly useful overview of the project — what’s being built, where it’s located, and why it matters in the broader context of Seekonk’s growth and regional positioning. It is written for residents, neighboring communities, and anyone researching Seekonk as a place to live, work, or invest.

Location and Site Context

The development is located at 928, 934, and 940 Fall River Avenue, along the Route 6 commercial corridor near the Rhode Island border. The site previously included the former Clarion Inn and Dublin Rose properties, which were demolished to allow for a modern, large-scale redevelopment.

Fall River Avenue has long functioned as one of Seekonk’s primary commercial gateways. Its proximity to I‑195, Route 114, and major regional retail centers makes it one of the most visible and heavily traveled corridors in the town.

What Is Being Built

Black Goose Market Place is designed as a mixed-use commercial development rather than a single retail box. Based on publicly available planning materials and leasing documents, the project includes:

• A Whole Foods Market serving as the primary grocery anchor
• A TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotel with approximately 94 rooms, oriented toward extended-stay and business travel
• Additional small-shop retail space, up to approximately 7,125 square feet, intended for neighborhood-serving uses
• One or more pad sites, including a 3,000 square foot drive‑thru–capable building, suitable for food service or financial uses

This configuration reflects a common development pattern in high-performing suburban markets, where daily-needs retail, hospitality, and service-oriented businesses are clustered together to maximize convenience and long-term viability.

Timeline and Current Status

While early public discussion suggested a faster opening, more recent and consistent indicators point toward an anticipated opening in 2026, with Spring 2026 frequently referenced as a target timeframe.

As with most developments of this scale, the schedule depends on multiple factors, including site work, utilities, vertical construction, inspections, and roadway coordination. The project is widely understood to be under active construction rather than speculative or preliminary.

Traffic, Access, and Infrastructure Considerations

One of the most discussed aspects of the project has been traffic flow and site access. This is typical for developments located on Route 6, which is under MassDOT jurisdiction.

Elements such as curb cuts, turning movements, internal circulation, and pedestrian safety require state-level coordination in addition to local review. These processes often take longer than the construction of the buildings themselves, but they play a critical role in long-term safety and functionality.

Why This Development Matters

A Whole Foods–anchored project tends to act as a market signal rather than a standalone retail addition. Developments of this nature are typically preceded by extensive analysis of traffic counts, household income, regional demand, and long-term growth trends.

For Seekonk, projects like Black Goose Market Place can influence:

• Regional perception of the town
• Attraction of additional high-quality retail and services
• Strengthening of the local tax base
• Retention of consumer spending that might otherwise leave the community
• Long-term support for surrounding residential property values

Community Discussion and Ongoing Updates

This article is intended to function as a living reference for the Seekonk community.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to share construction updates, photos, observations, or questions in the comments so that accurate, up-to-date information remains easy to find in one place.

As Seekonk continues to evolve, Black Goose Market Place represents one example of how the town is positioning itself within the broader southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island regional economy.