• Contact Us
  • Events calendar
Entering Swellesley
Pinnacle, Wellesley

The Swellesley Report

More than you really want to know about Wellesley, Mass.

  • Advertise
  • Wellesley Square
  • Deland, Gibson Insurance Athlete of the Week
  • Camp
  • Private schools, sponsored by Riverbend
  • Business index
  • Contribute
  • Eat
  • Schools
  • Top 10 things to do
  • Embracing diversity
  • Kids
  • About us
  • Events
  • Natick Report
  • Seniors
  • Letters to the editor
  • Guidelines for letters to the editor
  • Live government meetings
  • Raiders sports schedules & results
  • Fire & police scanner
  • 2023 Town Election
 
Needham Bank, Wellesley
Write Ahead, Wellesley

Wellesley Business Buzz: ‘Humble,’ ‘Elegant’ tenant on way to Linden Square; Nissan dealership to fill Volvo void; Cilicia opens in Natick; Clean Energy coming in August

July 3, 2021 by Bob Brown 2 Comments

Our roundup of the latest Wellesley, Mass., business news:

‘Humble,’ ‘Elegant’ tenant on way to Linden Square

Reps from Linden Square property manager Federal Realty presented plans at the most recent Wellesley Design Review Board meeting (see start of Wellesley Media recording) for proposed changes to the space currently occupied by California Pizza Kitchen.

Citing confidentiality agreements, the reps didn’t Tatte-tale about what tenants would fill the space (including an extension), but did describe the larger tenant as seeking a look for that end of the building that would be “humble, modest,” and “elegant.” The tenant’s taste was also described as being “French inspired,” and the mockup of the proposed changes show an “end cap” at the end of the building that appears to feature hanging lights. Given the space is already outfitted with a kitchen, you could imagine something like a bakery or other food establishment sliding in.

Federal Realty has been chatting up flower shops, which they said would be a complementary tenant to the one next door.

The current clock above what’s now the California Pizza Kitchen entrance would go away under the proposed design.

Construction on this building (dubbed Building 165) and the one to its left (Building 185) is set to begin within a few weeks, according to Federal Realty.

We’ve embedded the presentation by Federal Realty below.

linden square mockup
Federal Realty mockup for changes at Linden Square

 

Nissan dealership to fill Volvo void

The public has been curious about what might be moving in to 962 Worcester St., the former location of Volvo of Wellesley, which in 2019 moved west on Rte. 9 to become Bernardi Volvo Cars in Natick at 910 Worcester St. just a few minutes’ drive from the old site.

The site at 962 has been undergoing a roughly $3M renovation, and will be home to a new Bernadi Nissan dealership. The renovation is expected to be finished this fall, according to Bernardi Auto Group.

Wellesley’s Select Board approved the license for this business at its recent meeting.

volvo ad

Cilicia Mediterranean Market opens in Natick Center

The brown paper covering the windows has come down, and Cilicia Mediterranean Market has officially opened its doors at 7 North Main Street. Owner Maral Yotnakhperian has stocked the shelves with dried beans, pickled vegetables, spices, nuts & seeds, jam & honey, cheeses, candy, a Greek olive oil station, and more. When we stopped by, the fresh fruits and vegetables sourced from local distributors were about to arrive, and prepared foods will soon be available. More on Cilicia on Natick Report.

Clean Energy coming in August

clean energyClean Energy, an outfit that offers “meal replacement shakes, energizing teas and delicious coffee,” plans to open in August at 259 Washington St. The location has previously housed a couple of fitness businesses.


Advertising index

We appreciate all of our advertising support. It helps cover the cost of running The Swellesley Report and providing an independent and community-focused news source for the town.

For information about advertising on The Swellesley Report, please email theswellesleyreport@gmail.com

  • Admit Fit—College admissions counseling.
  • Boston Sports Institute—Multi-use recreation center at 900 Worcester St.
  • Call and Haul—Junk removal, recycling, moving & delivery, pickups.
  • Corcoran & Havlin Insurance Group—Coverage for home, condo, vehicle.
  • Ebersole Financial LLC—An independent registered investment advisor.
  • Fast Frame—Wellesley’s neighborhood frame store since 2002.
  • Fay School—Private K-9 elementary and middle school.
  • Feldman Family Law—Confidential counseling and advice.
  • Greentail Table—Resource for wedding, hostess, and housewarming gifts.
  • iCode—K-12 programs in computer science.
  • Jesamondo—Experience inner peace and outer beauty.
  • Linden Square—Lifestyle. Location.
  • London Harness—Find the perfect gift.
  • Needham Bank—Build something.
  • Page Waterman, Gallery & Framing—Anything is possible.
  • Pinnacle Residential Properties—We’re your smartest move.
  • Salon 23 West—Upstairs from ordinary.
  • Sexton Test Prep & Tutoring—Superior service. Outstanding results.
  • The Langham, Boston—Celebrate the everyday at the re-imagined luxury hotel.
  • Maloney Properties—Apply for affordable home ownership.
  • The Moving Pictures Company—Wedding/event photography & video.
  • The TUMI Store—Find the perfect gift.
  • Bernardi Volvo Cars Natick—910 Worcester Street, Natick.
  • Wellesley Square Merchants—Directory of restaurants, stores, services.
  • Wellesley Theatre Project—Exceptional performing arts education.

Support Swellesley’s independent journalism efforts by contributing or advertising.

Download (PDF, 4MB)

print

Filed Under: Business

Comments

  1. Annoymous says

    July 3, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    CPK is closing?

    Reply
    • Bob Brown says

      July 4, 2021 at 12:24 pm

      Federal Realty didn’t specifically say if CPK is closing or moving, but it clearly isn’t part of this building redesign…

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Linden Square, Wellesley
Riverbend, Natick

Tip us off…

Please send tips, photos, ideas to theswellesleyreport@gmail.com

 

Advertisements

Wellesley Square, Wellesley Merchants
Wellesley, Jesamondo
Beacon Hill Athletic Club, Wellesley
Fay School, Southborough
Sexton test prep
Feldman Law
Wellesley Theatre Project
Volvo
Cheesy Street Grill
Mature Caregivers
Admit Fit, Wellesley
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
Never miss a post with our free daily Swellesley Report email
Name: 
Your email address:*
Please wait...
Please enter all required fields Click to hide
Correct invalid entries Click to hide

You can subscribe for free, though we appreciate any contribution that supports our independent journalism.

Click on Entering Natick sign to read our Natick Report

Entering Natick road sign

Most Read Posts

  • Sign up now for summer camp in Wellesley (and beyond)
  • Letters-to-the-editor day in Wellesley—important election-time updates
  • Wellesley Public Works news: A PFAS warning; Weston Road construction on tap for summer; Wood recycling hot, pricey; Town Meeting article preview
  • Wellesley business buzz: Board business liaison phased out; Help ID top business leaders of color; Hospital taps new president
  • Wellesley Cotillion makes a strong comeback

Upcoming Events

Jan 25
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Olin College Presents Connecting Communities 2023: Sustainability

Jan 26
9:00 am - 10:30 am

Select Board office hours—in-person or online

Jan 31
9:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

Coffee and Conversation with the Wetlands Administrator and Staff

Jan 31
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Families Eat Together online presentation

Feb 1
11:59 pm

Deadline for Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club grants application

View Calendar

Popular pages

  • Wellesley’s 7 official scenic roads

Recent Comments

  • Peggy Heffernan on Wellesley police officer injured in crash at intersection of Grove and Benvenue
  • Beth Dublin on Wellesley police officer injured in crash at intersection of Grove and Benvenue
  • Erika on Where to buy the Wellesleyest stuff in Wellesley
  • Alice Roy on Inside Track has jewel of a Wellesley engagement scoop
  • Sue Morris on Wellesley Cotillion makes a strong comeback

Links we like

  • Danny's Place
  • Great Runs
  • Jack Sanford: Wellesley's Major League Baseball Star
  • Tech-Tamer
  • The Wellesley Wine Press
  • Universal Hub
  • Wellesley Sports Discussion Facebook Group

Categories

  • 2021 Town Election (24)
  • 2023 Town Election (2)
  • Animals (428)
  • Antiques (49)
  • Art (592)
  • Beyond Wellesley (52)
  • Books (376)
  • Business (1,556)
  • Camp (11)
  • Careers/jobs (53)
  • Churches (82)
  • Clubs (236)
  • Construction (300)
  • Dump (130)
  • Education (3,189)
    • Babson College (252)
    • Bates Elementary School (18)
    • Dana Hall School (36)
    • Fiske Elementary School (11)
    • Hardy Elementary School (47)
    • Hunnewell Elementary School (46)
    • MassBay (57)
    • Schofield Elementary School (26)
    • Sprague Elementary School (19)
    • St. John School (2)
    • Tenacre Country Day School (11)
    • Upham Elementary School (35)
    • Wellesley College (613)
    • Wellesley High School (996)
    • Wellesley Middle School (204)
  • Embracing diversity (84)
  • Entertainment (814)
  • Environment (772)
  • Fashion (144)
  • Finance (15)
  • Fire (173)
  • Food (358)
  • Fundraising (640)
  • Gardens (164)
  • Government (603)
    • 2020 Town Election (47)
    • 2022 Town Election (15)
  • Health (866)
    • COVID-19 (203)
  • Hikes (6)
  • History (399)
  • Holidays (440)
  • Houses (162)
  • Humor (47)
  • Kids (867)
  • Law (8)
  • Legal notices (10)
  • Letters to the Editor (71)
  • Media (72)
  • METCO (4)
  • Military (13)
  • Morses Pond (109)
  • Music (579)
  • Natick Report (30)
  • Neighbors (280)
  • Obituaries & remembrances (86)
  • Outdoors (655)
  • Parenting (63)
  • Police (778)
    • Crime (395)
  • Politics (554)
  • POPS Senior Profile (10)
  • RDF (6)
  • Real estate (344)
  • Religion (138)
  • Restaurants (340)
  • Safety (154)
  • Scouts (2)
  • Seniors (127)
  • Shopping (163)
  • Sponsored (6)
  • Sports (1,011)
    • Athlete of the Week (12)
  • STEM (108)
  • Technology (165)
  • Theatre (397)
  • Town Meeting (23)
  • Transportation (239)
  • Travel (17)
  • Uncategorized (1,244)
  • Volunteering (350)
  • Weather (179)
  • Wellesley Election 2019 (21)
  • Wellesley Free Library (280)
  • Wellesley Holiday Gift Guide (2)
  • Wellesley's Wonderful Weekend (20)

© 2023 The Swellesley Report
Site by Tech-Tamer · Login