Update on Hudson Small Businesses
At the end of June, Marie Balle and Ian Chambers closed the brick and mortar version of Look Hudson. Earlier this week, Wendy Kenneally announced on Facebook that Bruno's would not be reopening. Today, Paul de Marchin announced in an email that de Marchin, which opened in May 1996, would be closing in August 2020. The message begins:
It was with mixed emotions that I decided last year, in September 2019, to close de Marchin this August after 24 years.
Although I'm sad about closing in Hudson with many new opportunities for growth on the horizon, I look forward to remaining in the area to see them thrive. I truly believe Hudson is ready to resume its Renaissance and resurgence.
On a brighter note, yesterday, on Bastille Day, the Red Dot celebrated its 21st anniversary!
All sad to hear, except for Red Dot, of course, congrats to Alana, Marie and Ian's "Look" will be much missed and Paul's De Marchin very much so too. Likewise Bruno's. Paul has been such a fixture for so many years - I wish them all well in the future. Sad, sad, but they say 'change is good'. Best wishes to all.
ReplyDeleteIt’s just heartbreaking to see places in Hudson closing. There are quite a few vacant storefronts on Warren all of the sudden. Is this unique to Hudson? It must be happening all over right now.
ReplyDeleteI doubt that this is unique to Hudson. It is a tragedy shared by every municipality whose main street is made up of independently owned small businesses. Although the pandemic plays a role in many of the closings, other factors may also have contributed. Bruno's put the building on the market and made the decision to close before the shutdown, and they are only now making the official announcement. Paul de Marchin said he made the decision to close his shop in September 2019, long before there was a pandemic.
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