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Posted: July 25, 2025
Capital Group Properties to open Tractor Supply Co. at Maynard Crossing
Maynard, MA According to Capital Group Properties, Tractor Supply Co. will open a new location at Maynard Crossing. The 21,840 s/f store will be located at 17 Digital Way, adjacent to an incoming Michaels store.
Tractor Supply will be the first retailer to open at 17 Digital Way, the final building within the eleven building Maynard Crossing development.
Maynard Crossing broke ground in 2019 and opened the first retailers in summer of 2020. The 56-acre mixed-use development integrates residential, retail, dining, healthcare, and entertainment offerings. It is home to Halstead Maynard Crossing, a 180-unit luxury apartment complex, and Camelia Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, a 143-unit upscale senior independent living community. The complex includes more than 32 tenants across various sectors.
In addition to the activity at 17 Digital Way, 11 and 13 Digital Way are now complete, adding 46,000 s/f of retail, restaurants, and medical space across two multi-tenant buildings. At 13 Digital Way, Assabet Orthodontics is now open and seeing patients. The practice offers personalized orthodontic care for children and adults, utilizing the latest technology. 13 Digital Way also houses Brightpath Daycare, and coming soon is another fitness user.
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