Bridal wear company Alfred Angelo abruptly closed all of its stores nationwide, including one on Route 1 in Dedham, on July 13, leaving many brides-to-be rushing in to get their orders. The company has two other locations in Massachusetts, in Danvers and North Attleborough. “Alfred Angelo filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on July 14, 2017,’’ the company wrote on its website. “As a result, all stores and wholesalers are closed. We apologize for the inconvenience and hardship resulting from this event.’’
Real Property Management celebrated its grand opening in Weymouth on July 20 with a ribbon-cutting. The real estate franchise is located at 293 Libbey Industrial Parkway #650.
Mass Audubon’s Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary will have an opening ceremony in Sharon of its newest art exhibit, “Uninterrupted Connections,’’ on July 25, starting at 6 p.m. Three artists, Kay Kopper, Jennifer Langhammer, and Mary Wilkas, will be at the reception to discuss their art and their inspirations for their work. The exhibit is at 293 Moose Hill Parkway.
Velo Urbano, a bike shop in Easton, plans to open a coffee shop at its location on 50 Oliver St. The company got its start at the Original Easton Farmers Market, fixing bikes there before opening on Oliver Street. It is waiting for permits before it is allowed to sell coffee.
Duxbury Free Library recently unveiled its long-awaited Reading Garden, located at 77 Alden St., with a ribbon-cutting. The garden serves as the entrance to the library with multifunctional purposes, including reading and performance spaces.
Hooters recently celebrated its grand opening in Dedham at 850 Providence Highway. The town’s Board of Selectmen reconsidered and voted in December to give the restaurant a liquor license, after previously denying it in April 2016, citing overwhelming opposition from nearby residents. The opening celebrations were held July 15. Hooters has three other locations in Massachusetts, in Saugus, Shrewsbury, and West Springfield.
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