The latest Wellesley, Mass., business news:
Wellesley Common sign to make a comeback
You might not have realized the Wellesley Common sign above the Lemon Thai restaurant even existed until it was gone, leaving a murky shadow in its place after a winter storm knocked it off.
We had no luck months ago getting an answer about its fate, but saw recently that a new & less detailed version of the sign was being proposed to replace the fallen one.
An outfit called East West Enterprises sent a rep to the Wellesley Design Review Board meeting on Sept. 25 (see Wellesley Media recording) to make a pitch for the new sign made of synthetic material instead of wood. The new sign would have a plain green center rather than the design in the previous version that featured a couple of shamrocks and what appeared to be a flower, maybe a clover.
The Design Review Board expressed some blah-ness about the plain middle of the oval, though the designer representing East West said the current owners didn’t feel any attachment to the old design. One member described the new design as looking like the center of a dartboard. “It’s a missed opportunity,” the board member said.
The designer pledged to bring the feedback to the client, but we’ll see what materializes.
Going pink
Businesses across Wellesley are going pink in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to support the Ellie Fund.
Local businesses are donating a portion of sales or contributing in other ways. See available deals.
Know of businesses coming or going? Don’t keep it to yourself: theswellesleyreport@gmail.com
Fall business breakfast tix available
The Charles River Regional Chamber is hosting its annual Fall Business Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 1 from 7-9:30am at the Boston Marriott Newton Ballroom. This always draws a big crowd of civic and business leaders from the region, plus features a keynote speaker and celebrates individuals making an impact in the community.
Early bird tickets are on sale for members only (save $15 if purchased by Tuesday, Oct. 8). Join the group and get a ticket.
This year’s keynote speaker is Needham-native amd Newton-resident Steve Gross, founder and chief playmaker of the Life is Good Playmaker Project.
For Fluff Sake Grooming Spa sign is up
We mentioned over the summer that a business called For Fluff Sake would be moving in at 3 Forest St. next to Deluxe Pizza. The pet salon’s sign is now up.
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