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| Time Capsule Dedication |
Longmeadow, MA — Over two years ago, the
Longmeadow Shops’ owners Grove Property Fund had a vision to improve their
lifestyle center. Today, that vision was recognized at a public event to
celebrate the official Grand Opening of the recently expanded shopping center.
All of the Longmeadow
Shops retailers gathered with business, political and community leaders to mark
this milestone.
The group recognized the
community effort that was put forward to make the expansion a success, and also
showcased the retailers who recently opened in the expanded space including
J.Crew Mercantile, Verizon Wireless, and CVS Pharmacy.
State Senator Eric Lesser, representatives from State
Representative Brian Ashe’s office,
Town Select Board Members Marie
Angelides, William Low and Thomas
Lachusia, Town Manager Stephen Crane
and Longmeadow Fire Chief John Dearborn
headlined a group of dignitaries joining Grove Property Fund, project
development team members, and retailers for this celebration.
“A strong mix of local,
regional and national tenants has been a recipe for success here at the
Longmeadow Shops,” said Steve Walker owner of Grove Property Fund. “We are very grateful for the all the
community support that we have received leading up to today’s milestone, and we
are very excited to showcase our enhanced our shopping center to the community.”
The Longmeadow Shops has
been a fixture in the heart of the Longmeadow community dating back to the
early 1960’s. The property was purchased in 1994 by Grove Property Fund. Over the past two decades, Grove Property
Fund has prioritized maintaining the charm and character of the shops, while
also providing area residents with top-notch local and national retailers and
restaurateurs.
“For as long as I can
remember, the Longmeadow Shops have served as a place for the community to
gather. In that spirit, I’m glad to join with my community, my colleagues and
business leaders today to reaffirm our commitment to sensible and sustainable
business development in Longmeadow. This recent expansion at the Longmeadow
Shops is a welcome addition in our community,” said Senator Lesser, Chairman of
the Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Committee.
The event featured a time
capsule dedication where each of the Longmeadow Shops retailers placed branded
items into the capsule along with other fun branded items, including mementos
from the Town of Longmeadow.
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| Marie Angelides |
Proclamations were
presented from the U.S. House of Representatives, Massachusetts State Senate
and Massachusetts House of Representatives and placed into the time capsule.
Past news coverage from The Republican – MassLive.com, The Longmeadow News, The
Reminder, Business West, WWLP 22News, Western Mass News, and LongmeadowBiz were
also contributed.
The capsule will be buried
at a later date and unearthed 20 years later. The event also featured a formal
ribbon cutting ceremony.
Current tenants at the
Longmeadow Shops include United Bank, Bertucci’s, Fleet Feet, Caren &
Company, Max Burger, Giftology, Peachwave, Chico’s, Gap and Gap Kids, Ann
Taylor, Delaney Market, In Chic Boutique, Oksana Salon & Spa, Francesca’s,
Starbucks, J. Jill, Shoenique, CVS Pharmacy, Jos.A.Bank, Ume Asian Bistro, Bank
of America, J.Crew Mercantile and Verizon Wireless.
For a complete copy of the company’s news release,
please contact:
Sean Shortell
Senior Public Affairs
Specialist
Watkins Strategies
781-720-9726
Matt Watkins
Watkins Strategies
617-571-4582
