The latest Wellesley, Mass., business news:
élan Fine Consignment temporarily closed
It was the naked mannequin in the window that stopped us in our tracks. On a regular day she’s our style icon, the one we look to as our fashion role model. Some days the well-dressed mannequin of élan Fine Consignment in Wellesley Hills is dressed in Lily Pulitzer. Some days she’s sporting a puffer coat, a cool beanie, and designer jeans. She always looks good. So when she appeared in the window in a state of undress, we were concerned.
The sign on the door of the 402 Washington St. business told part of the story: “élan will be closed temporarily.”
Inside, the racks were all but emptied, an unheard-of situation at the popular shopping destination. We checked in with owner Kim Hutchings, who told us by email, “We had a pipe burst in the store, and we are working to get it back open ASAP. We are hoping for the new floor to go in next week, then some painting, and putting all the fixtures back in!”
Sounds like the repairs will be completed just in time for fashionistas to pop by for their spring wardrobe needs.
Coconut Thai reopens
Coconut Thai, located at 257 Washington St., is slated to reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 21 under new ownership.
Boston Veterinary Clinic wants to see your pets
Boston Veterinary Clinic has expanded its reach into Wellesley with a new location at 239 Washington St. (formerly a realtor’s office). The business also has locations in Boston and Brookline.
Services at the 3,300 sq. ft. space include wellness and preventative care (shots, dental, etc.), sick and emergency care, alternative care, and puppy and kitten assistance. Separate exam rooms are designed for cats, dogs, and exotic pets, and there’s a separate waiting room for cats. The staff is trained in techniques to reduce stress for patients.
Early reports are that the office provides friendly and patient care. An open house is slated for April 1 from 10am-1pm.
It’s brown paper season
Brown paper has filled up a number of Wellesley storefronts, sparking excitement about what possibly could be under the wrapping. Among the latest, Wellesley Square’s 101 and 97 Central St., formerly occupied by Joel Bagnal Goldsmiths and Brueggers’ Bagels, respectively.
Any hopes of Brueggers being replaced by another bagel shop or eatery would appear to be slim given that the building permit describes elimination of such elements as the fridge and waste piping. The demolition planned for the site would leave a shell of a structure for the next tenant.
Got the skinny on either of these spots? Let us know: theswellesleyreport@gmail.com
