Larchmont Chronicle
vol. 53, no. 10
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IN THIS ISSUE
OCTOber 2016
Solicitors annoy storekeepers and shoppers alike They have 'First Amendment rights'
Pages 11 - 21
PIRATES at Wilshire Park Haunt. 9
FALL FESTIVAL at Orig. Farmers Market. 27
By Billy Taylor A local resident who frequents the shops and restaurants on Larchmont Blvd. says the number of solicitors and street canvassers lining the shopping district is becoming unbearable. “I find it increasingly annoying to be solicited daily by ‘feet on the street’ people asking me to support various organizations,” says S. Lucerne resident Matthew Swearman. “It’s gotten to the point where you can’t make your way down either side of Larchmont without being solicited several times in just one visit to the street.” Swearman says what bothers him the most is how relentless they are, noting that no matter how many times he visits his local shops, the solicitors are there, hitting him up for money or signatures sometimes several times in the same day. “What can be done to proSee Solicitors, p 22
NEW FIELD at Marlborough School with contemplative garden in foreground and aquatic center in near background and Larchmont Medical Building in far background.
Marlborough completes Arden project during 100th year in Hancock Park, Windsor Square Garden, multipurpose field, aquatic center By John Welborne At the end of classes in June of 2015, contractors began demolishing houses long owned by Marlborough School on Arden Blvd. A year later, in August of 2016, on the first day of classes, the student body gathered to cut the ribbon signifying completion of construction of the “Arden Project.” This year also is the 100th year since the school, founded in 1889, moved to Third St. and Rossmore Ave. in 1916. Over the past century, Marlborough School has replaced
or remodeled its buildings, and it also has acquired adjacent land parcels, notably ones developed with houses after the school had been opened in 1916. In the 45 years between
1964 and 2009, the school purchased all the properties along Arden, immediately adjacent to the school. These parcels had been vacant when the school first was built. See Marlborough, p 29
Larchmont: new 'cosmetics row'? Makeup, skincare stores abound SEQUEL in time for the season. 2-9 For Information on Advertising Rates, Please Call Pam Rudy 323-462-2241, x 11
In the 1980s, banks and real estate offices filled the storefronts along the busy Boulevard. More recently, signs for coffee houses and other takeouts and restaurants have graced building facades, with their tables and chairs spilling
onto the sidewalks. While there is no sign of a shortage of eateries on the Boulevard, a new industry is on the rise. Bluemercury (makeup, skincare, spa) opened last month in the former Jamba Juice spot. Mac Cosmetics has leased the former Crumbs See Larchmont, p 7
Mailing permit:
PREPARING for the Larchmont Family Fair are (princess) Nikka Gueler, Luke and T.J. Brunelle, Sam and Max Terr. In the back row are Vivian Gueler and Betsy Malloy, co-chairmen, and John Winther, Larchmont Boulevard Assoc. president. Photo by Bill Devlin.
Larchmont talent, rides, fun at Family Fair Oct. 30 Talent show, pie-eating contest, rides at fair
A CALF is fed by Kaya Smith at the petting zoo at last year's pumpkin patch. Story page 28.
The Boulevard’s largest event of the year — the Larchmont Family Fair — is returning bigger and better than ever, while staying true to its small-town roots. The fair will take place on Sun., Oct. 30 from noon to 5:30 p.m. New attractions and old favorites will be featured, including the children’s costume contest, "Larchmont’s Got Talent" show and pie-baking and pie-eating contests.
Rides include a synthetic ice skating rink and bubble See Fair, p 12
Dining & Entertainment
Restaurant and entertainment news will be featured in our Fall Dining & Entertainment Guide in the November issue. Advertising deadline is Mon., Oct. 10. Contact Pam Rudy, 323462-2241, ext. 11
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