My friend Liz sent me a note letting me know that there seemed to be a new business—a dog groomer with a self-serve angle—moving in on Main Street down by Aubuchon. She told me to check it out, so I did.I parked on Main and saw a man who looked like a contractor standing outside the spot where Bon Marche used to be located. I commented on it being a new business and he told me it was his wife's. I promptly introduced myself, shook his hand, and welcomed Robert McCart to Maynard.
Robert told me that he and his wife have been long time Sudbury residents and that his wife has been running a dog grooming business from their home. I asked him what made him decide on that location. He said it seemed like it was just what they needed and that they had been planning on opening a shop outside of their home. When I asked him what brought him to Maynard, he said, "I've always liked Maynard—pretty little town, and it just seems to be getting better." Of course that made the Maynard cheerleader in me smile, but then he said something that I didn't expect. He said, "I'm good friends with the guy that owns the Fine Arts Theater." When I told him that I know Steve Trumble he continued, "He told me that I should bring my business here because Maynard is really up and coming." (Well done Mr. Trumble, well done.)I was invited into the shop to take a look around. Oh, it's darling. It's like a little dog salon. It's bright and clean. Stone-tiled columns topped with dog-bone shapes add whimsical elegance to the space. The tubs of each self-serve station have doors on them—no lifting that one-hundred-pound lab. And they're raised off the floor, so you won't break your back leaning over to clean. I was told that dryers will be in the corner of each station, ready to be used as soon as your pet is done with their bath.
Scrub-a-Dog plans to open its doors for visits and introductions—an open house, really— on Friday, April 10th. Please join me in welcoming this business that, given the dog-loving community we have, is sure to be a big hit!
Patty is the best! She made our chow mix Sasha look sooo gorgeous, and Sasha just loves her! We will definitely be regular customers!
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ReplyDeleteOne of the things that puzzles me is the number of "multiples" that open up in town. How many nail salons, consignment (I won't say junk!) stores, pet grooming places does a tiny town need? Just noticed yet another nail salon is opening on Nason. Wishing for a little more variety. So want to be able to shop more in town and not have to head over to West Concord or Concord Center for things. Dreaming for the day we get grocery store (or the food co-op) and a proper bakery.
ReplyDeleteMrs. W. I agree with you. How can we get the businesses that we actually need into our downtown? The bakery is an excellent example. How would any potential bakers know that we need a full bakery in Maynard? Is it possible to have the businesses that are here actually carry stuff that we need? What could the Paper Store carry that will make me go in there regularly? This from a person who is part of an art gallery/store. It's tough when a lot of business is moving toward the service industry. On top of that, many of our business owners are older. If you ever want to brains storm ideas...
DeleteI forgot to say that I still think this business is going to be a hit.
DeleteI agree with the bulk of your sentiment, Mrs. Wyman, however, this new business will be the *only* self-service dog wash in Maynard, not to mention in the surrounding area. "Wags to Whiskers" is NOT self-service. There is definitely a demand in and near Maynard for a self-service dog wash!
ReplyDeleteGREAT!
DeleteAnd I'd love to see not only a bakery but also a sushi place! :)
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