Wellesley’s Susu Bakery Boutique is worth the trip from Boston, according to a blogger at Bostonist. She’s particularly keen on the chocolate cupcakes, which she calls “just the right balance of chocolate and sweet.”
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Susu’s chandelier
A blogger is wowed by a chandelier — in the women’s restroom — at Susu Bakery Boutique in Wellesley on Washington St. At least we don’t feel so weird about pointing out the fireplace in the men’s restroom at Town Hall now.
Wellesley’s best benches
Wellesley has no shortage of benches, though new ones get dedicated every year and are located at meaningful places by loved ones.
We mean no slight to anyone’s dedicated bench, and will mention just a few of those here, but we’ve tried to round up a variety of bench styles and locations to satisfy every type of rump.
Unique ones we’re missing? theswellesleyreport@gmail.com
Booking a special bench near Wellesley Free Library (2020)
Bench near Wellesley High honors Tom Zinck (2022)
Please send tips, photos, ideas to theswellesleyreport@gmail.com
Wellesley book news: Couple takes part in Nantucket Book Fair; Journalists coming to town to tout books
Our roundup of Wellesley, Mass., book news:
Wellesley couple takes part in Nantucket Book Fair
Wellesley’s Jane Pirozzolo introduced her second mystery novel “Island Justice,” about a racially charged murder that takes place on Nantucket one cold January night. Writing under pen name JP Lathrop, her new novel reprises detective Quinn Callahan and other characters from her earlier mystery, “The Key West Affair.”
Meanwhile, no rest for Jane: She’s working on a third book that takes place on the South Shore.
Journalists coming to town to tout books
In-person author visits are back, and Wellesley Books has a couple coming up at 82 Central St.
Sportswriter Sean McAdam will discuss “The Franchise: Boston Red Sox: A Curated History of the Sox” on Tuesday, July 19 at 7pm. Hope he curates out that awful ALCS Game 7 at Yankee Stadium from 2003.
This is a ticketed event ($5, which can go toward purchase of the book).
Reporter Jen Maxfield will visit on Thursday, July 28 at 7pm to discuss “More After the Break.” This is a free event, but you’re asked to RSVP.
No word yet on whether Swellesley Report editors are plotting a book. We can’t get them to call us back.
Wellesley Business Buzz: Terrazza offers most sophisticated, curated, bespoke condo oasis ever; live music in Wellesley Square; Needham Bank adds loan officer; Vanguard Renewables taps CEO
Our roundup of the latest Wellesley MA business news:
Terrazza offers most sophisticated, curated, bespoke condo oasis ever!
The once proposed 95-unit 40B development dubbed Wellesley Crossing at Delanson Circle/Linden Street, across from the Wellesley Square commuter rail lot ,is now an emerging 35-unit complex called Terrazza. We mean TERRAZZA—not to be confused with fine arts and crafts shop called Terrazza that closed its Wellesley store in 2017.
That was the year, coincidentally, that the condo complex now called Terrazza (sorry, our “caps lock” key broke) started its path through Wellesley’s various approvals. By the end, Delanson Circle was no more, and 100 Linden St. rose from its ashes, providing new housing stock in the middle of town.
At a groundbreaking ceremony, “Wellesley townspeople were on hand to applaud this milestone for the town,” according to a press release. Just folks being folksy.
You can now sign up to get info on the priority list for more info about the project, which will stand 3 stories high and encompass 82,000 sq. ft . Terrazza will offer 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom condos ranging from 770 to 2,400 sq. ft., and is slated to open in spring of 2023.
Pricing hasn’t been disclosed, but the marketing pitch might give you a clue: The public relations team clearly was getting paid by the Swellesley buzzword in an over-the-top press release that features the term “bespoke” no less than 4 times, along with “oasis,” “luxury,” “curated,” and “unparalleled sophistication.”
The kitchens is closed in the Hills
Architectural Kitchens in Wellesley Hills has closed its 310 Washington Street location (across from Clocktower Park). The high-end design resource, known for its custom craftsmanship and cabinetry, continues to maintain a robust online presence.
It is not known at this time if the 25-year-old business plans to open another storefront here in town or Beyond Wellesley.
Live music in Wellesley Square
Peter Conrad Lavenson, local guitarist/singer and frontman for The Wayland Daddios band, will perform soulful, high energy tunes from Frank Sinatra to Maroon 5.
DATE: Saturday, June 26
TIME: 12pm-2p,
LOCATION: Central Park (by the Wellesley Square Post Office).
Teal Tie Affair raises funds for Wellesley Theatre Project
Generous theater lovers turned out in force for Wellesley Theatre Project‘s recent Teal Tie Affair Virtual Soirée fundraiser. During an evening filled with outstanding student performances, camaraderie, and fun, WTP surpassed its event goal reaching over $105,000 in donations. The proceeds will help WTP weather the effects of the pandemic, enhance classes and productions, and continue to offer tuition scholarships to those in need.
Needham Bank adds Residential Loan Officer
Matthew Chen has joined the Needham Bank Residential Lending team as vice president, residential loan officer. He will perform a range of residential lending functions with a particular focus on meeting the borrowing and deposit needs of the Chinese American community.
“I am looking forward to utilizing my Chinese language skills to help develop relationships with Chinese-speaking clients and
applicants. It is important to serve diverse communities, and my skills will be able to aid Needham Bank in this area,” Chen said.
Needham Bank maintains a Wellesley branch location at 485 Washington Street.
Vanguard Renewables taps new CEO
Vanguard Renewables, a Wellesley company that specializes in converting food and dairy waste into renewable energy, has named Joel Gay as its CEO. Founder John Hanselman vacates that role, and now serves as chief corporate development officer.
The company says it is aggressively expanding anaerobic digester projects across the country.
New CEO Gay had been president and CEO of a company called Energy Recovery.
Vanguard was founded in 2014.
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- 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.
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- Sexton Test Prep & Tutoring—Superior service. Outstanding results.
- The Moving Pictures Company—Wedding/event photography & video.
- The TUMI Store—Find the perfect gift.
- Bernardi Volvo Cars Natick—910 Worcester Street, Natick.
- Wellesley Municipal Light Plant—WeCare renewable energy program.
- Wellesley Square Merchants—Directory of restaurants, stores, services.
- Wellesley Theatre Project—Exceptional performing arts education.
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Fiorella’s Express opens in Wellesley
OK, OK, OK Swellesley readers, you can stop e-mailing us to ask about when Fiorella’s Express will open in Wellesley. Yes, we broke the news about the fast casual Italian eatery coming to Wellesley back in July, but let it be known the Fiorella’s has now opened.
In fact, I swung by 575 Washington St. at the corner across from Barber Walter’s, met the general manager and bought a couple of overdue gift cards for my Fiorella’s fanatic neighbors whose babies really aren’t babies anymore.
Patrons had already started streaming in when I swung by on Thursday night. A promotional bicycle leaning against the building, formerly occupied by Susu Bakery, and a paper sign on the door, alerted people that Fiorella’s was open for business.
Once the restaurant gets cranking it will be open from 11am-10pm daily, with take-put, catering and delivery as options. The menu includes a wide selection of antipasti, insalata, pizza, calzones, pollo, and sandwiches/wraps. Dessert, too, including tiramisu and creme puffs topped with chocolate mousse. Pizzas start at $6 for a small cheese. Large ones can run you $20, plus $2 apiece for extra toppings.
Fiorella’s, which has both express and full-service restaurants, has other locations in Belmont, Brighton, Newtonville and Concord. It recently shuttered its Cambridge location..
Fiorella’s is the winner in the race to open first with White’s Bakery, which has been threatening to open at the other end of town for months, and now hopes it will do so in the next few weeks. The sign pretty much says so.
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