The latest Wellesley, Mass., business news:
UK’s Clarendon Fine Art opening Wellesley gallery
The UK’s Clarendon Fine Art plans to further its reach into the United States with a new gallery in Wellesley Square at 25 Central St., the former location of Laurel Grove.
The business runs dozens of galleries in the UK, plus one in Westport, Ct. that opened about three years ago. It specializes in international, contemporary, and modern art.
We’ve reached out to Clarendon’s property director for more details, and will update this post if we hear back.
Clarendon is set to meet with the Wellesley Design Review Board this week regarding minor construction and a sign review. Plans are to remove one of two entries at the property, and make the remaining one ADA compliant.
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Wellesley Books sticking around—book lovers breathe a sigh of relief
Wellesley Books, the beloved literary cornerstone of Wellesley Square, is officially staying put. Owners Bill and Gillian Kohli delighted the community with the news that they have renewed their lease at 82 Central St. for another five years.
In a heartfelt social media post, the Kohlis extended a deep sense of gratitude to their patrons, saying, “We couldn’t continue to do what we love without you— whether you’ve attended an author reading, shared a visit to the bookstore with your family and friends, bought a secondhand paperback or a big bag of new hardcovers, or ordered a book or audio on our website, thank you from all of us.” This lease renewal ensures that the vibrant spirit of independent bookselling will continue to thrive in Wellesley.
The celebration continues as Wellesley Books rolls out a stellar lineup of in-store events for January and February. Get ready to mark your calendars—here’s the complete roster of authors coming to town.
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