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Co-owner Gordon Scott, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, and owners Maegan McCarthy Dec and Erin McCarthy cutting the ribbon. (photo: Charlie Johnson)
Hilliards Chocolates, the century-old Massachusetts candy company, cut the ribbon on Friday, November 21, on its new West Newton store, turning the former Bank of America building on Chestnut Street into a warm, bright chocolate shop – just in time for the holiday season.
Homecoming
The opening marked a return home for co-owner and West Newton resident Gordon Scott. Maegan McCarthy Dec, who leads the fourth-generation family business with her sister Erin McCarthy, said the new store represents a meaningful return to the company’s own roots, noting that their grandfather grew up in Newton in the 1940s.
“Our family’s history planted the thought in our mind of Newton being a great location to rejoin,” Maegan said. “It just felt like coming home and returning to our roots.”
She said that when the 100-year-old building became available, it felt meant to be. Hilliards already operates stores in North Easton, Norwell, and Mansfield, making Newton the company’s fourth location.
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller joined the company’s leadership and dozens of guests for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, welcoming Hilliards into Newton’s commercial community. She thanked City officials and local partners who helped pave the way for the opening.
“We’re thrilled that you’re here just in time for Thanksgiving and December holidays,” Fuller said. “Everybody come on in and support them.”
Scott, who lives in West Newton, echoed that gratitude, saying the opening was the result of more than a year and a half of planning and coordination. He also expressed appreciation for Mayor Fuller’s support throughout the project.
“We did this in record time,” he said.
Chocolate excitement
After the ribbon…
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