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Marlborough Hudson An edition of the Community Advocate
A sparkling new chapter for Wright Jewelry By Evan Walsh Managing Editor HUDSON – After years of growing, dreaming, and planning, a new era is beginning for Wright Jewelry & Design Co., a gemstone company with almost 100 years of history. With a move into a larger, brighter space, the business is stepping into the future with jewelry that dazzles, plenty of room to grow, and a vision that feels limitless. On Sept. 6, the doors opened at Wright Jewelry’s new location at 12 Pope Street, Hudson. The grand opening ceremony was filled with enthusiasm, and featured friends, family, and community members ready to celebrate. “It’s a dream come true for my family and I. It’s been a lot of hard work, it took a long time,” said Justin Beit, who owns Wright Jewelry with his wife, Jenna. “It’s really emotional. We didn’t grow up rich, and this wasn’t handed to us. We built this from the ground up, so I’m really proud of us right now. I’m excited for the future.” “It’s emotional. It’s overwhelming, but it’s incredible,” said Jenna Beit. Formerly located across the street at 61 Main Street, Wright Jewelry outgrew the space and decided to move across Route 62 to its new Pope Street location. The business moved into a former bank building with an elegant exterior, great location, high ceilings, and an old-world feel. The vault, once used Wright | 6
Take one, leave one
Local Girl Scout to build community library at her former school By Shealagh Sullivan Reporter MARLBOROUGH — The Cottage Children’s Center will soon get a “take one, leave one” library, courtesy of a former student. Fourteen-year-old Zoe Belliveau is building the community library as part of her Silver Award for the Girl Scouts. Belliveau grew up in Marlborough and is still a member of a local troop, though she moved to Worcester in third grade. Growing up, Belliveau went to school at the center. She loved the community library in the neighborhood near the center, but the residents who ran it eventually moved away, taking all the books with them. “I kind of felt sad, because there’s a lot of kids who were using it in that area. So I thought, ‘What if I just put one up?’” she said. Once her project is installed, Belliveau will put in about 15 books to kick off the Girl Scout | 5
Zoe Belliveau stands next to her library project. (Photo / Courtesy)
Marlborough K9 unit receives $10,000 donation By Shealagh Sullivan Reporter MARLBOROUGH — The Marlborough Police Department received a $10,000 donation for its K9 unit. The funds will be partially used to purchase a bulletproof vest for the city’s police dog, Enzo. The Marlborough City Council unanimous-
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ly approved the donation from the estate of Donna J. Colacchio on Aug. 18. “She was a great person. I’ve known her through the years. I just want to thank [her family] from the bottom of my heart, and I’m sure all the city councilors want to,” said AtLarge City Councilor Mark Oram. The donation is intended to support the K9 | 4
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