Eater Boston mentions (via a Licensing Commission page and a Somerville Journal article) that John Ferreer is planning to operate Thurston Spa, taking over the Medford Street shop after the June death of his friend (and store owner) Jerry LaFee. The article says that Ferreer is in the process of renovating the space and hopes to open back up on September 1, with new seating, floors, and kitchen equipment being part of the upgrades. Once it does reopen, the hours for Thurston Spa will be extended to a closing time of 8:00, According to EB.
Customers who talked to the Somerville Journal are happy to see Thurston Spa remain open, with Larry Laflamme saying "It's kind of like the club house" and Fran Avola noting that "It would be like losing a valuable piece of history if this place closed down." (Thurston Spa first opened its doors about 60 years ago.)
[Earlier Article]
Future of Thurston Spa in Somerville Up in the Air After Owner's Death
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